Core Viewpoint - The company, Quantitative Finance, is set to launch its IPO on November 27, after a lengthy journey marked by failures and multiple attempts to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. However, the IPO is characterized by significant controversy due to its low net fundraising amount compared to high listing costs, reflecting underlying financial and compliance issues [2][3][4]. Fundraising and Financials - Quantitative Finance plans to issue approximately 13.35 million shares, aiming to raise around 124 million HKD, but will incur listing expenses of 117 million HKD, resulting in a net fundraising amount of only 5.8 million HKD [3][4]. - The net amount raised is insufficient to cover the company's operational costs, as its R&D expenses for the first five months of the year reached 19.44 million HKD, indicating a severe cash flow shortfall [3][4]. - The net fundraising amount is even less than the maximum subscription amount for individual investors, highlighting a lack of confidence in the company's fundamentals [3][4]. Debt and Redemption Pressure - The IPO is driven not by business expansion needs but by the pressure of unresolved redemption obligations from prior financing, which included approximately 1.4 billion HKD in preferred stock with strict redemption clauses [4][5]. - As of October last year, the value of these financial instruments had risen to 1.686 billion HKD, with a requirement for redemption at a compounded annual rate of 10% or 120% of the original investment plus unpaid dividends [5]. - The company's liquidity crisis could be triggered if the IPO fails, as the potential debt could overwhelm its limited cash reserves [5]. Market Confidence and Investor Participation - The absence of cornerstone investors in the IPO indicates a lack of long-term institutional support and confidence in the company's prospects [5][6]. - The proportion of shares being issued is only 2.6% of the total post-IPO share capital, significantly below the typical 10% requirement for free float on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which could lead to stock price volatility post-listing [5][6]. Business Transformation and Compliance Issues - Quantitative Finance's transition from a credit wallet platform to a digital consumption service reflects broader challenges faced by fintech companies in China amid tightening regulations [6][7]. - Despite claims of moving away from financial services, the company still exhibits signs of its previous business model, with a high gross margin of 96.86%, suggesting a reliance on platform service fees rather than product sales [7][8]. - Complaints against the company's platform remain high, indicating ongoing issues related to pricing, consumer inducement, and aggressive collection practices, which may undermine its claims of having moved past its previous lending model [7][8]. Conclusion - While the IPO may temporarily alleviate the company's debt risks, the low net fundraising amount does not address its operational cash flow challenges, and the lack of business growth support raises concerns about the sustainability of its future operations [8].
量化派IPO募资580万：1.17亿上市费背后对赌压顶，助贷转型“数字消费”投诉超3万条