Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-05-08 21:42Group 1 - Several A-share companies, including Heng Rui Medicine and Ningde Times, have recently announced their successful completion of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, indicating a growing interest in the "A+H" listing model among A-share companies [1][2] - The "A+H" listing model is gaining popularity due to the establishment of a fast track for high market capitalization A-share companies by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, which injects strong momentum into the development of the Hong Kong IPO market [1][6] - As of May 8, over 150 companies are in the queue for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including more than 20 A-share companies such as Heng Rui Medicine and Ningde Times [2] Group 2 - The internationalization strategy is a key driver for many A-share companies choosing to list in Hong Kong, with Heng Rui Medicine aiming to enhance its global brand influence and optimize its capital structure through this listing [3][4] - Companies like Zhongwei Co. and Hehui Optoelectronics are also pursuing Hong Kong listings to accelerate their international strategies and enhance their overseas financing capabilities [4][5] - The first quarter of 2025 saw a strong performance in the Hong Kong IPO market, with 15 IPOs completed, raising approximately HKD 18.6 billion, positioning it as the fifth largest exchange globally [6][7] Group 3 - The "A+H" listing model is particularly appealing, with 12 new applications in the first quarter of 2025 compared to only 2 in the fourth quarter of 2024, indicating a significant increase in interest [7] - The industrial market accounts for about 50% of the companies currently processing "A+H" listing applications, while healthcare and consumer goods sectors represent 22% and 14% respectively [7] - Deloitte predicts around 80 new stocks will be listed in the Hong Kong market in 2025, with expected financing between HKD 130 billion to 150 billion, primarily from large A-share companies and leading domestic enterprises [7]