Alibaba’s dual primary listing in Hong Kong does more than improve trading liquidity
A primary listing for the e-commerce company in Hong Kong would not only expand Alibaba’s investor base, but also make the tech giant’s share price a better risk barometer for domestic sentiment in China.
ValVades
September 20, 2022
Alibaba’s decision to file for a primary listing in Hong Kong comes three years after issuing secondary shares in 2019 and eight years since its initial public offering in New York. Though transitioning to a primary listing entails additional compliance costs and management oversight compared to a secondary classification, success would enable the company’s shares to become eligible for Stock Connect, linking its equity to the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges.
Last month, an announcement issued by the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Market HKEX acknowledged the tech giant’s request, with completion subject to final approvals expected to take place by the end of the year.
The...
¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved.
Companies Equity #alibaba #dual listing #ecommerce #hkex #stock connect #trading #liquidity #china #retain investors
