GIGADEVICE (03986.HK) Launches IPO Today with Cornerstone Investors Including XIAOMI and TCL
IPO Announcement: GIGADEVICE, a fabless chipmaker already listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has announced its Hong Kong IPO, planning to offer 28.9158 million H-shares with a price range of $132 to $162 per share, aiming to raise approximately $4.684 billion.
Offering Structure: The IPO will consist of a 10% public offering in Hong Kong and a 90% international placement, with the offering period starting on December 31 and ending on January 8, followed by a listing on January 13.
Cornerstone Investors: The company has secured cornerstone investors, including CPE, 3W Fund, and Xiaomi, who have collectively subscribed for nearly $300 million worth of shares.
Market Context: The announcement comes amid a forecast by CICC predicting a 12% earnings growth for Chinese brokers next year, suggesting a potentially favorable market environment for GIGADEVICE's IPO.
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US Tech Stocks Performance: US tech stocks saw a rebound, with the Nasdaq increasing by 0.9% on the 9th of the month.
Hong Kong Market Opening: The Hong Kong bourse opened higher, with the HSI up 0.6%, HSCEI up 0.6%, and HSTECH up 0.8%.
Major Tech Stocks Movement: Key tech companies like TENCENT, KUAISHOU, and JD-SW opened higher, while MEITUAN-W saw little change.
Financial Sector Updates: HSBC and HKEX also opened higher, while LONGFOR GROUP reported a significant drop in contracted sales, affecting its stock performance.
Xiaomi YU7 Vehicle: A Xiaomi YU7 vehicle was spotted on a California highway, leading to speculation about the company's potential entry into the US market.
Company Response: Lei Jun, Xiaomi's founder, clarified on Weibo that there are no current plans for the company to enter the US market, suggesting the YU7 was likely acquired by an American peer or supplier for benchmarking purposes.

Short Selling Turnover: The short selling turnover in the Hong Kong market reached $36.8 billion, accounting for 16.7% of the eligible securities turnover, a decrease from 22.2% on the previous trading day.
Top Short Selling Stocks: The top five stocks with the highest short selling amounts include CSOP HS TECH, XIAOMI-W, TRACKER FUND, BABA-W, and MEITUAN-W, with short selling ratios ranging from 8% to 39.7%.
CSOP HS TECH Performance: CSOP HS TECH had a short selling amount of $2.28 billion, with a short selling ratio of 27.1%.
XIAOMI-W Performance: XIAOMI-W recorded a short selling amount of $1.73 billion, with the highest short selling ratio among the top five at 39.7%.

Short Selling Turnover: The short selling turnover in the Hong Kong market reached $18.8 billion at midday, accounting for 16.9% of the eligible securities turnover, a decrease from 22.2% on the previous trading day.
Top Short Selling Stocks: The top five stocks with the highest short selling amounts include CSOP HS TECH, XIAOMI-W, TRACKER FUND, MEITUAN-W, and BABA-W, with short selling ratios ranging from 11.3% to 45.7%.
CSOP HS TECH Performance: CSOP HS TECH (03033.HK) had a short selling turnover of $1.16 billion, with a short selling ratio of 30.2%.
XIAOMI-W and MEITUAN-W Highlights: XIAOMI-W (01810.HK) reported a short selling turnover of $996 million and a ratio of 40.8%, while MEITUAN-W (03690.HK) had a turnover of $916.9 million with a ratio of 45.7%.

Market Performance: The HSI rose by 385 points (1.5%) to 26,945, while the HSTI and HSCEI also saw gains of 55 points (1.0%) and 111 points (1.2%) respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Notable stocks included PING AN (+4.1%), HKEX (+2.8%), and BABA (+1.9%), with significant short selling activity reported for each.
Top Gainers: INNOVENT BIO and POP MART led the gains among HSI & HSCEI constituents, rising by 5.9% and 5.8% respectively, while KUAISHOU-W experienced a notable decline of 4.3%.
Significant Movements: CHINA EAST EDU and CHINA LIT saw substantial increases of 11.9% and 10.1%, while REALORD GROUP faced a significant drop of 10%.

Market Performance: The HSI opened 1.6% higher at 26,982, with significant gains in the HSCEI and HSTECH, reflecting a positive trend in the Hong Kong stock market.
Tech Sector Highlights: Major tech stocks like TENCENT and JD-SW saw increases, while KUAISHOU-W experienced a decline; overall, tech stocks showed a mixed performance with varying short selling ratios.
Automotive and Commodity Stocks: BYD COMPANY and other automotive stocks like NIO-SW and XPENG-W reported gains, alongside a rebound in commodity prices benefiting gold and mining stocks.
Financial Sector Gains: Financial stocks, including HSBC HOLDINGS and HKEX, opened higher, indicating a positive sentiment in the financial market amidst broader market gains.







