Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-20 06:40Group 1 - The Hong Kong IPO market performed exceptionally well in 2025, with a total financing amount of HKD 285.4 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 224%, and the number of IPOs reached 114, an increase of 44 from the previous year [1][11] - The strong performance is attributed to continuous optimization of the listing system, including the establishment of SPAC mechanisms and the lowering of listing thresholds for specialized technology companies, alongside an accelerated process for domestic companies to list in Hong Kong [1][13] - New stock performance was robust, with an average first-day increase of 37% and a historical low first-day failure rate of 28%, indicating a significant recovery in IPO returns [1][22][29] Group 2 - Key drivers of the market's strength include an increase in secondary market valuations, with the Hang Seng Index rising 28% over the year, and the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio increasing from 9 times to 12 times, providing a valuation cushion for new stocks [2][25] - The proportion of AH stock IPOs accounted for 49% of total fundraising, with over 30% of companies in the queue being AH stocks, primarily from TMT and advanced manufacturing sectors [2][60] - The public offering structure changed significantly, with the public offering ratio dropping to 12% after new placement regulations were implemented in August 2025, leading to a high participation rate from cornerstone investors [2][34] Group 3 - Looking ahead to 2026, the IPO financing and investment climate in Hong Kong is expected to remain active, supported by global liquidity easing and improved corporate earnings expectations [2][47] - The number of IPO applications in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange exceeds 300, with enhanced review efficiency providing support for supply [2][52] - The market is anticipated to continue its transformation towards new economy sectors, with TMT and high-end manufacturing leading the restructuring of the industry [2][62]