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Shein to Go Public in Hong Kong, Halving Previous Valuation
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Shein to Go Public in Hong Kong, Halving Previous Valuation

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Chinese ultra-fast-fashion company Shein will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1st after years of planning.
  • The company plans to offer 280 million shares, potentially valuing it at $27 billion and raising up to $1.8 billion.
  • This valuation is significantly lower than its 2022 assessment, reflecting a slowdown in expansion and increased regulatory scrutiny of its business model.

After years of seeking a stock market listing, Chinese ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein is set to begin trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1st. The company initially considered New York and London before settling on Hong Kong for its initial public offering.

Shein plans to offer 280 million shares within a price range of 47.60 to 49.50 Hong Kong dollars. At the higher end of this range, the company would be valued at approximately $27 billion, aiming to raise up to $1.8 billion. However, these figures represent a substantial reduction from Shein's valuation in 2022.

The revised ambitions signal a slowdown in the company's rapid expansion and highlight the increasing regulatory challenges faced by the ultra-fast-fashion sector. Shein's journey to the stock market reflects broader shifts in the global economy and the fashion industry, as companies navigate market demands and evolving compliance landscapes.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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