Shein’s up to US$1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO fully covered by investor demand: sources
Growing headwinds in Shein’s core markets - the US and Europe - could weigh on the firm’s growth prospects
Shein's Hong Kong IPO offering of up to US$1.8 billion has been fully covered by investor demand, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The company, valued at up to US$27 billion, plans to raise the funds through the sale of 280 million shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 per share, which would amount to US$1.8 billion at the upper end.
Shein's IPO is slated to begin trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange on September 1st. The company's impending market debut comes amid growing business and regulatory challenges, as headwinds in its core markets of the US and Europe could impact its growth prospects. Previous attempts to list in New York and London have been met with investor and political criticism due to concerns over Shein's environmental, labor, and governance standards.
Shein is currently under investigation by the European Commission and the US Federal Trade Commission, having faced fines in France and Italy for alleged fake discounts and greenwashing, respectively.
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