China: Online-Modehändler Shein will an der Börse 1,77 Milliarden Euro einsammeln

Shein, the ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platform, plans to raise a billion-dollar amount by listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company intends to offer around 280 million shares between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 per share, potentially accumulating up to HK$13.86 billion (currently about €1.5 billion). The final price will be announced on August 31st, with the initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for September 1st.

Upon its long-awaited IPO, Shein anticipates achieving a market capitalization of HK$210.2 billion (currently €22.9 billion), significantly less than its 2022 valuation of nearly US$100 billion (around €85.6 billion) from private funding rounds. Global circumstances are impacting the business of Asian shopping platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, which have gained increasing prominence in recent years.

However, critics raise concerns about questionable product quality, lack of controls, and unfair competitive conditions. Shein ships its goods directly from Chinese manufacturers to worldwide destinations, often via air freight, at remarkably low prices. According to a BÖRSE prospectus published in late July, Shein disclosed a loss of US$99 million in the first three months of the current year.

The company estimates it has 273 million active customers in approximately 160 countries. With the IPO and the funds raised, Shein aims to improve its technological infrastructure and increase investment in global marketing.