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  "id": 2175802,
  "title": "Shein aims to IPO on September 1, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/shein-aims-to-ipo-on-september-1-sources-say",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:30:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/shein-postpones-hong-kong-debut-to-september-scmp-reports-4869257"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shein plans to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, according to sources familiar with the matter, with a target listing date of September 1, said two additional sources. The September 1 date is slightly later than initially planned. Reuters previously reported that Shein had aimed for an August 28 listing date. Slower growth and rising costs have caused a decline in investor appetite for Shein, leading to the delay, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The online fast-fashion retailer was once considered a disruptive competitor to established brands like H&M and Zara, thanks to its speedy supply chain and low prices. UBS Group's asset management division, which is investing in Shein for the first time, will be a cornerstone investor in the IPO, according to a fourth source. Cornerstone investors commit to purchasing a specific number of shares and agree to a six-month lockup period. Shein is now targeting a valuation of $26 billion to $27 billion, a significant drop from the $100 billion valuation it secured in a private fundraising round in 2022. The company had sought an IPO valuation of $30 billion to $40 billion during early investor meetings. Shein did not respond to requests for comment.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Shein aims to IPO on September 1, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/shein-aims-to-ipo-on-september-1-sources-say-2178391",
        "published": "2026-08-20T16:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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