Hong Kong Ushers in 'New Era' For Bioventures As Listing Rules Eased
Executive Summary
The introduction of new listing rules in Hong Kong makes it easier for biotech companies to go public and provides incentives for both China-based and international companies to float there rather than in New York or elsewhere, although some concerns linger.
You may also be interested in...
Finance Watch: Turning Point Launches IPO, Stock Rises 60% On First Day
Public Company Edition: Turning Point's offering priced at $18 and its stock closed at $28.90. Also, Achaogen's bankruptcy reflects difficult antibacterial market, Ophthotech's name change follows strategy shift, and Gilead lays off 150 sales reps. Plus, cell and gene therapy FOPOs flourish.
Finance Watch: Alphamab's $100m Series A Continues Theme Of Big Investments In China Biopharma
The Suzhou-based drug developer brings in new cash as US venture deals take a holiday. Also, France's Genfit may go public in the US, Taiwan Liposome launches its IPO, and Bioblast's strategic review ends in a reverse merger.
Finance Watch: Not Everyone Can Go Public, But Biopharma IPOs Are Using Multiple Markets
Not every drug developer can go public, but biopharma IPOs are launching in multiple markets, including Moderna's prospective $500m US offering and Innovent's $421m Hong Kong IPO. Also, Sarepta prices a $500m FOPO and Omeros sells $210m in notes.
Need a specific report? 1000+ reports available
Buy Reports