Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-03 15:09Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The A-share IPO market experienced a decrease in the number of companies going public in May 2025, with a total of 4 companies passing the review, down from 9 in April, while the number of new listings was limited to 6, the second-lowest this year [1][2]. Group 1: IPO Market Activity - In May, 4 companies were approved for IPOs, including Hai'an Rubber, which specializes in the research, production, and sales of giant all-steel engineering tires [2][3]. - The number of new IPO applications received in May reached a monthly high of 16, with 10 from the Beijing Stock Exchange and 2 each from the Shanghai Main Board and the ChiNext [5]. - 8 companies terminated their IPO projects in May, an increase from 5 in April, with some having previously passed the review [4]. Group 2: Overseas Listings - As of May 30, 2025, 158 companies were in the process of filing for overseas securities issuance, with over 70% planning to list in Hong Kong [1][6]. - In May, 41 companies submitted applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including 5 A-share listed companies, indicating a continued trend of domestic companies seeking overseas listings [6][7]. - The Hong Kong market saw a significant increase in fundraising, with a total of HKD 558.01 billion raised in May, marking the highest monthly total since April 2021 [7]. Group 3: Market Performance - Despite a decrease in the number of new listings, the performance of new stocks on their debut was strong, with 4 stocks rising over 100% on their first day, including a peak increase of 411.93% for Tiangong Co [3][8]. - Among the 10 new stocks listed in the Hong Kong market in May, 7 recorded gains while 3 faced declines, resulting in a first-day drop rate of 30% [8].