China's RoboTechnik to launch $800 million Hong Kong listing on September 21

Chinese automation equipment manufacturer RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology is scheduled to launch its Hong Kong listing on September 21, aiming to raise approximately $800 million, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, headquartered in Shenzhen, specializes in equipment for photovoltaic cell manufacturing, silicon photonics devices used in data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

RoboTechnik intends to set the offering price on September 24 and make its debut on September 29. The exact size and timing of the deal may be subject to change based on market conditions, the sources noted, and were not available for comment due to the private nature of the information. RoboTechnik does not comment on the request for information.

The Hong Kong listing is part of the company's strategy to support its international expansion and bolster its standing in photovoltaic cell manufacturing and silicon photonics equipment. The funds raised from the listing will be allocated towards research and development, factory capacity expansion, global sales and service operations, potential acquisitions, and working capital, as per the company's draft prospectus.

In the first half of 2026, RoboTechnik reported a net profit of 6.6 million yuan ($985,515.90), marking a significant improvement from a net loss of 33.3 million yuan in the same period the previous year, reflecting a revenue increase of 144.8% to 608.5 million yuan. The company's shares in Shenzhen have seen a surge of 166% year-to-date, giving it a market capitalization of $15.5 billion.

The joint sponsors for the Hong Kong listing are Huatai International, Citigroup, and Orient Securities or DFZQ. However, Huatai and DFZQ did not respond to requests for comment, and Citi also declined to comment.