Zhengxin Food Explores $300 Million Hong Kong IPO as Beijing Red-Chip Clampdown Clouds Timing
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 29
Zhengxin Food Explores $300 Million Hong Kong IPO as Beijing Red-Chip Clampdown Clouds Timing
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 29
$300 million is the target Zhengxin Food is weighing in a potential Hong Kong IPO, according to people familiar with the matter.
China Galaxy Securities and China International Capital Corp. are advising the fried chicken cutlet chain on the possible listing, though deliberations are still ongoing.
Beijing's tighter scrutiny of so-called red-chip companies could delay or complicate the timetable, leaving the offering's launch date uncertain.
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