Group 1 - The company HM International Holdings (08416) announced the sale of 70% of its equity interest in i.Link Group Limited to Trump Ever Limited for HKD 5.1 million, with the transaction completed on September 1, 2025 [1] - Following the transaction, the company will no longer hold any interest in i.Link Group Limited, and the financial results of the target company will not be consolidated into the group's financial statements [1] - i.Link Group Limited, established in Hong Kong in September 2007, primarily provides financial printing services, marketing collateral printing services, and design solutions [1] Group 2 - The group anticipates facing challenges in its business in 2024 due to economic uncertainties, leading to reduced spending on printing services by listed companies and financial institutions [1] - The expansion of the paperless listing system in Hong Kong is expected to further shrink the financial printing services market in the near future [1] - The sale provides the group with an opportunity to liquidate its investment in the target company and streamline its operations, while the group will remain vigilant for future investment opportunities [1]

Group 1 - A growing number of local Hong Kong companies are listing in the United States, with approximately 31 companies having already listed on NASDAQ this year, and at least 27 more in the application process [2] - Among the listed companies, there are several capital market intermediaries, including brokers, financial printing firms, and investor relations service providers [2] - According to Ryan's statistics, as of August 15, 2025, 10 Hong Kong brokerage firms have applied for U.S. listings this year, with 4 already listed and 6 still in process [2] Group 2 - The reasons for the influx of intermediaries to the U.S. market include lower listing thresholds, faster and easier listing processes, and relatively lower initial IPO costs compared to Hong Kong [3] - The U.S. listing requirements are less stringent, with some companies facing lower performance expectations than those on Hong Kong's GEM (Growth Enterprise Market) [3] - The U.S. operates under a registration system that requires only disclosure, while Hong Kong has a dual filing system that necessitates approval from both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Securities and Futures Commission [3]

Group 1: Recent IPOs - Custom consumer goods manufacturer Maikris successfully listed on NASDAQ, raising approximately $6.5 million by issuing 1.625 million shares, with a market capitalization of $48.96 million [1] - Hong Kong construction subcontractor Masonglory successfully listed on NASDAQ, raising $6 million by issuing 1.5 million shares, with a market capitalization of $70.42 million [2] - Financial printing service provider Rich Sparkle successfully listed on NASDAQ, raising $5 million by issuing 1.25 million shares, with a market capitalization of $45.88 million [3] - Pan-Asian life insurance company FWD Group successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 3.471 billion by issuing 91.3421 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 48.362 billion [4] - Shenzhen-based motor control semiconductor supplier FENGCHUANG Technology successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 2.259 billion by issuing 18.7444 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 14.888 billion [5] - Beijing-based AMR warehouse robot solution provider Geekplus successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 2.712 billion by issuing 161 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 19.223 billion [6] - Beijing-based communication service provider Xunzhong Co., Ltd. successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 413 million by issuing 30.44 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 1.785 billion [7] - Wuhan-based private dental service provider Dazhong Dental successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 217 million by issuing 10.8618 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 1.022 billion [8] - Hunan-based precision manufacturing solution provider Lens Technology successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately HKD 4.768 billion by issuing 262 million shares, with a market capitalization of HKD 102.6 billion [9] Group 2: Upcoming IPOs - Chinese fast-food brand Laoxiangji has re-filed for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for a main board listing, with a market share of 0.9% in the Chinese fast-food industry for 2024 [10] - Lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer Xingyuan Material has filed for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, being the first in China to master dry unidirectional stretching technology for battery separators, with a global market share ranking first by shipment volume in 2024 [11] Group 3: Market Insights - Despite the announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. on multiple countries, U.S. stock markets have shown resilience, focusing more on corporate earnings and technological innovation rather than tariff changes, supported by stable economic data and expectations of interest rate cuts [12]