Ant Group to close HK institutional book early amid 'overwhelming' demand for IPO, say sources | Malay Mail

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HONG KONG, Oct 27 ― Ant Group will close institutional order books of the Hong Kong portion of its record-setting dual IPO ahead of schedule due to strong demand, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The institutional book of the US$17.2 billion (RM71.6 billion) Hong Kong listing was...

Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020 03:45 PM MYT

The institutional book of the US$17.2 billion Hong Kong listing was due to close on Thursday, but that deadline will be accelerated to Wednesday 5.00pm in each region, three sources said. Hong Kong operates a “clawback” system where heavy oversubscription from small investors can result in them getting a greater share.

The cash will be locked up until allocations are announced on Nov. 4 and brokers expect it could tie up more than HK$1 trillion in retail funds. Investors not given shares will have their cash returned.

 

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