Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-30 13:06Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has regained its position as the world's leading IPO market, with a significant increase in fundraising activities in the first half of 2025 [2][14]. - According to Ernst & Young's report, HKEX's IPO fundraising accounted for 24% of the global total in the first half of 2025, surpassing both NASDAQ and NYSE [2]. - The number of IPOs and the amount raised in Hong Kong are expected to grow by 33% and 711% respectively compared to the same period last year [2]. Group 2 - As of June 20, 2025, HKEX had 31 IPO projects with a total fundraising of 884 billion HKD, exceeding the total amount raised in the previous year [2]. - The average fundraising amount for IPOs in Hong Kong in 2023 was only 6.77 million HKD, marking a ten-year low, with only one IPO exceeding 5 billion HKD [3]. - The IPO market in Hong Kong has seen a turnaround this year, with several notable IPOs contributing to the market's recovery [3][4]. Group 3 - Notable IPOs this year include the toy company Bluc, which set a record with a subscription amount of 877.5 billion HKD, and the beverage company Mixue, which raised 1.84 trillion HKD in subscriptions [4][8]. - The performance of newly listed companies like Mixue and InnoCare has significantly improved market sentiment, with Mixue's stock price rising by 153.6% from its issue price [8][9]. - The influx of southbound capital through the Stock Connect program has reached a record net inflow of 186 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, indicating strong investor interest [9][13]. Group 4 - The structure of the Hong Kong stock market is changing, with a shift towards sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer goods, which have shown strong performance [11][12]. - The Hang Seng Index has seen significant gains, reaching its highest levels since 2021, driven by strong performances from various sectors [11]. - The article highlights the potential for continued growth in the Hong Kong IPO market, with expectations for over 50 new economy companies to list in the second half of 2025, potentially raising over 160 billion HKD [13][14].