Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-16 08:49Core Viewpoint - The number of "A+H" companies is significantly increasing in 2025, driven by favorable policies supporting domestic companies to list in Hong Kong, with expectations that the total will exceed the number from 2022 [1][2][3] Group 1: A+H Company Listings - In 2025, 22 A-share companies have submitted applications to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with 11 of these submissions occurring in April alone [2] - As of now, 25 A-share companies have applied to list in Hong Kong, with 22 being first-time applicants this year [2] - Notable companies like Ningde Times and Heng Rui Pharmaceutical have passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's hearing and are expected to list soon [2][3] Group 2: Financing and Internationalization - Many A-share companies aim to leverage Hong Kong's financing capabilities to accelerate their internationalization process [3][5] - Companies like Midea Group and SF Holding have outlined their fundraising purposes to enhance global operations and logistics networks [3][5] Group 3: Regulatory Support - A series of supportive policies initiated in April 2024 has facilitated the surge in companies seeking to list in Hong Kong [6][7] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has streamlined the approval process for companies looking to list abroad, reducing the time and requirements for applications [7][8] Group 4: Market Performance Post-Listing - Companies that have listed in Hong Kong have shown significant growth in overseas business and overall revenue, with Midea's overseas e-commerce sales increasing over 50% year-on-year [4][10] - The performance of A+H companies post-listing indicates a narrowing of the price difference between A-shares and H-shares, reflecting improved market conditions [10][11] Group 5: Future Outlook - Deloitte forecasts that the total amount raised from IPOs in Hong Kong could reach between 130 billion to 150 billion HKD in 2025, potentially placing it back among the top three global markets for new stock offerings [1][9] - The trend of A-share companies listing in Hong Kong is expected to continue, with an anticipated wave of IPOs in the second half of 2025 [2][9]