Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is preparing for a Hong Kong stock market debut with a valuation target of nearly $27 billion. This valuation is significantly lower than its 2022 private fundraising peak, reflecting recent sales declines and increased regulatory scrutiny.
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The IPO highlights the cooling of investor sentiment toward high-growth e-commerce giants amid geopolitical tensions and shifting international trade policies.
Image source, Getty Images By Osmond Chia Business reporter Published 7 minutes ago Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.
In a filing on Monday , external , Shein said it will offer nearly 280 million shares for between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50.
At the top of the range, it would value the firm at almost $27bn (£19.8bn). But that is much lower than the $100bn valuation it reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022, reflecting weaker sales growth and higher costs.
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