Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong IPO market, which has been thriving throughout the year, is now experiencing a downturn with increasing first-day loss rates for newly listed stocks as the year comes to a close [1][3]. Group 1: IPO Performance - In November and December, there were 11 and 20 new listings respectively, marking a high monthly volume for the year [1]. - The first-day loss rate for new stocks has risen significantly, with 5 companies in November and 10 in December experiencing price drops below their issue prices, leading to a 50% first-day loss rate in December, which is notably higher than the year-to-date average of 29% [1][3]. - On December 22, four newly listed stocks collectively faced first-day losses, with Mindray Hospital (02581.HK) plummeting nearly 50%, marking the worst debut performance of the year [3]. Group 2: Subscription Trends - The subscription multiples for new IPOs have been declining sharply, indicating a weakening profit potential for investors, despite an increase in the chances of winning allocations [3]. - The phenomenon of "one signature hard to obtain" has diminished, with higher winning rates but lower profitability for investors [3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - There is a notable structural differentiation in new stock performances, with some stocks like Mindray Hospital and Hanshi Aitai-B (03378.HK) experiencing significant declines, while others like Guoxia Technology (02655.HK) and Nobi Can (02635.HK) have seen substantial gains [3][4]. - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have expressed concerns over the declining quality of new listings and compliance issues [5]. - The IPO issuance has accelerated as the year-end approaches, with a significant increase in companies passing the listing hearing and applying for IPOs in December compared to November [5][6]. Group 4: Market Pressure - As of December 17, there were 298 companies in the IPO hearing stage, with 28 new additions in December, indicating a growing backlog of IPO applications [6]. - The current IPO market shows signs of overheating, with potential pressure on the secondary market due to the high volume of new listings, which could exacerbate liquidity issues [6].
港股IPO提速遇“年末寒流” 12月新股首日破发率直逼五成