超140家！“A+H”上市升温

Core Viewpoint - Recently, Hailan Home officially submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for an "A+H" listing. As of November 24, 2023, 16 companies have achieved "A+H" listings this year, with over 140 A-share companies proposing plans to list in Hong Kong or spin off subsidiaries for a Hong Kong listing. This trend reflects the dual opening of capital markets and the strategic choice for companies to transition from "Chinese brands" to "global brands" [1][2]. Group 1: A-share Companies Listing in Hong Kong - A-share companies, including Hailan Home and Dashang Co., are increasingly announcing plans to list in Hong Kong, with over 140 companies having proposed such plans this year [2]. - The total amount raised through IPOs in Hong Kong has exceeded HKD 200 billion this year, making it the leading global exchange for IPO fundraising [2]. - Leading A-share companies like CATL, Hengrui Medicine, and Haitian Flavoring have joined the "A+H" listing ranks, indicating a strong trend towards internationalization [2]. Group 2: Role of Chinese Securities Firms - Chinese securities firms have captured over 60% of the market share in Hong Kong's IPO underwriting, leveraging their extensive resources and familiarity with regulatory frameworks [3]. - Major Chinese institutions like CICC and CITIC Securities have ranked highly in the Hong Kong IPO underwriting list, reflecting their dominant position in this market [3]. - There is a growing trend of A-share companies seeking consultations from institutions for their Hong Kong listings, indicating a robust pipeline of potential IPOs [3]. Group 3: Impact on the Chinese Securities Industry - The current IPO boom in Hong Kong has significantly impacted the Chinese securities industry, enhancing their ability to meet cross-border financing needs and increasing international competitiveness [4]. - Chinese securities firms are forming a "one-stop overseas service chain" by collaborating with domestic and international legal and auditing resources, providing strong support for mainland companies going international [4]. - The recovery of market sentiment and valuation in the Hong Kong market is attracting more A-share companies to consider listings [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook for Hong Kong Listings - The number of A-share companies listing in Hong Kong is expected to remain high, supported by favorable policies and the strategic positioning of leading enterprises [5]. - Recent measures by the Ministry of Finance and the China Securities Regulatory Commission to expand the list of qualified auditing firms for H-share companies will enhance the quality of auditing services available for companies seeking to list in Hong Kong [5]. - The ongoing trend of "A+H" listings is attributed to a flexible policy environment and the strategic quality improvements of companies, with expectations for Hong Kong to evolve into a platform for the internationalization of Chinese assets [5].