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Shein Reportedly Eyes Hong Kong IPO in September or October at $40-$50 Billion Valuation
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Fast-fashion giant Shein is likely targeting a September or October initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to a source, following recent approval from China's securities regulator.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly aiming to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering in September or October, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on July 10. The potential timeline follows the company's reported approval from the Chinese securities regulator on Friday.
IPO Details and Valuation
The public listing could value Shein between $40 billion and $50 billion, according to the source. This represents a significant decrease from the $100 billion valuation the company achieved during a 2022 fundraising round.
Shein has indicated it could sell up to 8% of its shares in the offering, though the final percentage is expected to be lower. Based on the potential valuation, this implies a capital raise in the low single-digit billions.
AdInvestor Compensation
To address the sharp decline in its valuation since 2022, Shein reportedly plans to compensate earlier investors. According to the source, the company will provide these investors with funds to purchase shares in the IPO, effectively offsetting the valuation drop for those backers.
This move comes as the company pivots its listing plans to Hong Kong. A successful IPO would mark one of the city's most significant market debuts in recent years and would be a major test of investor appetite for large-scale consumer-focused listings.