Xiaomi landmark falls short

The first dual-class deal in Hong Kong; the intended first Chinese depositary receipt: Xiaomi’s IPO was not short of landmark intentions, but only some were delivered.

Brochures on the IPO of Xiaomi

The $4.72 billion IPO of Xiaomi marks a disappointing start to listed life for a company whose Hong Kong listing was supposed to be a landmark for the company, the exchange and the sector.

It priced at the bottom of the range, delivered half the valuation the company originally sought and was accompanied by mis-steps and confusion, which caused the company to axe a planned simultaneous secondary listing on the mainland.

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