WENGE AI prices HK IPO at HKD60.7 as retail orders hit 5,967x

WENGE AI raised HKD900 million in its Hong Kong IPO after retail investors oversubscribed the deal by 5,966.78x.

"HK stocks' fundamentals confirm an inflection point, but market confidence and fund flows have yet to form synergy," China Galaxy Securities said in a note.

The final offer price was set at HKD60.7 per share. The massive retail demand triggered the clawback mechanism, lifting the Hong Kong public tranche to 20% of the global offering from the standard 10%. The international tranche was 20.7x subscribed. Net proceeds, after deducting listing expenses, totaled approximately HKD827 million.

WENGE AI opened at HKD110 on its first trading day, more than 81% above the offer price. The strong debut underscores robust demand for AI-themed listings in Hong Kong despite broader market caution.

The gross proceeds of HKD900 million give the company a significant capital base to fund its growth plans. Investors will watch whether the stock can sustain its first-day momentum in the coming sessions as broader HK market sentiment remains mixed.

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