![]() The string of shelved listings may indicate that companies are putting off IPOs until they better understand Beijing’s new regulatory scheme, including the State Council’s Tuesday directive on “illegal securities activities,” which the body has yet to clarify. Soulgate cited “alternative financing options” as the reason for yanking its IPO. Bike-sharing app Hello and dating platform Soulgate both scrapped their Nasdaq listing plans in late June the companies were aiming to raise $100 million and $198 million, respectively. Then on Tuesday, China’s State Council announced stricter data supervision, particularly pertaining to “cross-border data flow…and the information security of overseas-listed companies,” a sweeping statement that indicated Beijing’s intention to more tightly regulate Chinese companies seeking to raise capital on foreign exchanges.Ĭhina’s most popular fitness app, Keep, which operates under parent group Beijing Calories Technology, was eyeing a $500 million NYSE listing, but didn’t follow through on the debut that was supposed to take place this week, the FT reports. ![]() ![]() The two companies went public in the U.S. The CAC announced on Monday two more probes, into Full Truck Alliance, known as China’s “ Uber for trucks,” and job recruitment platform Boss Zhipin, citing similar issues. Last week, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced an investigation into Didi over data and national security concerns, two days after the ride-hailing giant raised $4.4 billion in an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). LinkDoc’s delay was the first sign that Beijing’s clampdown on Chinese companies’ overseas listings is stalling the parade of firms readying IPOs in the U.S. The Beijing-based company pulled the listing because of Beijing’s regulatory crackdown, says Reuters. pipeline among firms that had already filed to list, according to Refinitiv data. It was the second-largest Chinese IPO in the U.S. LinkDoc was expected to raise up to $211 million on the Nasdaq. Compare Standard and Premium Digital here.Īny changes made can be done at any time and will become effective at the end of the trial period, allowing you to retain full access for 4 weeks, even if you downgrade or cancel.Medical data platform LinkDoc Technology shelved its IPO plans on Thursday, becoming the first company to axe its debut after China announced stricter supervision on overseas listings, Bloomberg reports. You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many user’s needs. If you’d like to retain your premium access and save 20%, you can opt to pay annually at the end of the trial. If you do nothing, you will be auto-enrolled in our premium digital monthly subscription plan and retain complete access for $69 per month.įor cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the “Settings & Account” section. For a full comparison of Standard and Premium Digital, click here.Ĭhange the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the “Settings & Account” section. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well as 15 curated newsletters covering key business themes with original, in-depth reporting. ![]() Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |