Core Viewpoint - Yicheng Group (stock code: 8365) announced a financing plan through the placement of new shares, raising approximately HKD 29.7 million, with net proceeds expected to be around HKD 29.6 million after expenses [1] Group 1: Financing Details - The company will issue 18,000,000 new shares at a price of HKD 1.65, representing a discount of about 11.3% compared to the previous trading day's closing price of HKD 1.86 [1] - The placement price reflects a discount of approximately 19.7% compared to the average closing price over the last five trading days [1] - The newly issued shares will account for approximately 10.5% of the existing issued share capital and about 9.5% of the enlarged share capital after completion [1] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Approximately HKD 23.68 million of the proceeds will be allocated for general working capital [1] - About HKD 5.92 million will be used for marketing and investor relations expenses [1] Group 3: Company Overview - Yicheng Group primarily provides corporate financing advisory, placement underwriting, business consulting, ESG advisory, corporate secretarial, accounting and tax, risk management, and human resources services in Hong Kong [1] - The financing is conducted under a general mandate granted by the shareholders' meeting and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong-based financial firms, particularly securities companies, are increasingly targeting the U.S. capital market for overseas listings, with a notable surge in IPO activities on NASDAQ in 2023 [1][5]. Group 1: Successful Listings - A total of 32 Hong Kong enterprises have successfully listed in the U.S. this year, including 4 securities firms that have gone public on NASDAQ, raising a total of $40.775 million [1][4]. - The four successful Hong Kong securities firms listed on NASDAQ are Bluemount Holdings Limited, Grande Group Limited, Waton Financial Limited, and Plutus Financial Group Limited, with listing dates ranging from February to July 2025 [2][3]. Group 2: Characteristics of Listed Firms - The listed securities firms exhibit two main characteristics: small to medium fundraising sizes, typically between $5 million and $10 million, and diversified business structures [4]. - Specific allocations of raised funds include 30% for AI systems by Waton Financial, 25% for enhancing IPO teams by Grande Group, and 20% for acquiring U.S. and Southeast Asian brokerage licenses by Plutus Financial [4]. Group 3: Upcoming Listings - At least 27 additional Hong Kong enterprises are preparing for U.S. listings, with six securities firms, including Beta Financial Technology and Hobo Capital, having disclosed their plans [5][6]. - The upcoming listings include various strategies, such as Beta Financial's plan to raise up to $10 million and Mango Financial's intention to merge with a SPAC for its listing [6][7]. Group 4: Motivations for U.S. Listings - Hong Kong financial institutions are attracted to the U.S. market for several reasons: diversified financing channels, enhanced global brand recognition, and the potential to replicate the success of peers like Futu Holdings [8]. - The current trend of Hong Kong securities firms listing in the U.S. is also influenced by the favorable market conditions in Hong Kong, allowing firms to capitalize on the bullish sentiment [8].