Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-06-17 03:09Group 1 - The Chinese IPO market showed strong performance in the first half of the year, with A-shares progressing steadily and Hong Kong's IPO market thriving, leading to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing becoming the top global exchange for IPO fundraising [1][2] - The report from Ernst & Young indicates that the Hong Kong IPO market is recovering, with an expected fundraising amount of approximately $14 billion, accounting for 24% of the global total [2] - Major IPOs, such as CATL's $5.25 billion listing, significantly contributed to the fundraising figures, with the total amount expected to surpass last year's total [2][4] Group 2 - The A-share market saw a total of 50 companies go public, raising over 37.1 billion yuan, with both the number of IPOs and fundraising amounts increasing by 14% year-on-year [3][4] - The industrial, technology, and materials sectors dominated the IPO landscape, accounting for 86% of the total number of IPOs and 89% of the total fundraising amount [4] - The average first-day return for new A-shares reached 220%, with no IPOs experiencing a price drop, attributed to factors such as the scarcity of new shares and improved quality of listed companies [4][5] Group 3 - The "New Consumption + Hard Technology" sectors are emerging as key drivers for the Hong Kong IPO market, with biotechnology, health, retail, and consumer industries leading in IPO numbers [3][5] - The introduction of the "Special Line for Science and Technology Companies" in May aims to facilitate listings for tech-focused companies, enhancing the market's appeal to high-potential firms [3][5] - The North Exchange is increasingly attracting quality innovative SMEs, indicating a shift towards becoming a hub for hard technology enterprises [5]