安永：上半年香港IPO筹资额全球占比大幅升至24%，预计热度持续推升

Group 1: Global IPO Activity - In the first half of 2025, the proportion of IPO fundraising from mainland China and Hong Kong rose to 33% of the global total, with Hong Kong accounting for 24% of global fundraising [1][6] - The global IPO market is expected to see around 500 companies listed, with total fundraising of $57.5 billion, reflecting a 9% increase in fundraising despite an 11% decrease in the number of IPOs compared to the previous year [1] Group 2: A-Share Market Performance - A total of 50 companies went public in the A-share market in the first half of 2025, raising over 37.1 billion RMB, marking a 14% increase in both the number of IPOs and the total fundraising amount year-on-year [4] - The industrial, technology, and materials sectors led in both the number and amount of IPOs, with over 30% of the listed companies belonging to the automotive industry [4] Group 3: Regional Contributions to A-Share IPOs - The Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions are the main contributors to A-share listings, with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Anhui being the top four provinces, collectively accounting for 90% of the total IPOs [5] - In terms of fundraising, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang, and Anhui accounted for 78% of the total amount raised [5] Group 4: Hong Kong IPO Market Recovery - Approximately 40 companies are expected to go public in Hong Kong in the first half of 2025, raising around 108.7 billion HKD, with a 33% increase in the number of IPOs and a 711% increase in fundraising compared to the previous year [6] - The average fundraising amount for Hong Kong IPOs has increased more than fivefold year-on-year, making it the second-highest in the last decade, only after the same period in 2021 [6] Group 5: Focus on Technology and Innovation - The launch of the "Tech Company Special Line" in May 2025 indicates a shift in the Hong Kong market towards technology innovation, facilitating the listing of high-potential tech companies [7] - The A-share market is expected to adopt a "new normal" in IPO issuance, focusing on high-quality tech companies that meet listing criteria, with macroeconomic conditions and market funds influencing the IPO rhythm [8] Group 6: Future Outlook for IPO Markets - The North Exchange is becoming a key player in IPO applications, reflecting its support for specialized small and medium enterprises, with expectations for expansion into emerging industries like artificial intelligence and cultural creativity [8] - The enthusiasm for companies from the A-share market to list in Hong Kong is expected to continue, driven by the establishment of the "Tech Company Special Line" and the return of Chinese companies to the U.S. market [8]