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(Bloomberg) -- Linkerbot, a Chinese startup that manufactures robotic hands, is exploring an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could take place as early as this year, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.
The company has hired China Merchants Bank International (CMBI), CITIC Securities, and HSBC to arrange the potential share offering. Discussions are ongoing and no final decisions on the offering have been made.
The share sale is expected to raise up to several hundred million US dollars. The company has not yet disclosed an indicative offer price range, a proposed ticker, or a specific listing date for the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Details on cornerstone investors or potential valuation have also not been made public.
Linkerbot’s client base includes major technology and automotive companies such as Samsung, BYD Co., Tencent Holdings, and Li Auto, according to the company's official website.
The potential listing provides a test for the Hong Kong IPO market for a company in the high-growth robotics sector. A successful offering would value the company at a significant premium, with first-day trading on the Hong Kong exchange set to gauge institutional investor appetite.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
