Hong Kong: An ideal listing destination for Middle East companies

Dec 20, 2023 | Business

Hong Kong is an ideal listing destination for Middle East businesses, according to a new joint report by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and CCB International Capital Limited (CCB International). The report, which is released today, shows that many companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) see the city as their first choice when it comes to securing funding, building stronger ties with Asia (particularly China), and, ultimately, enjoying greater global recognition.^

In order to explore the potential for UAE and KSA companies to secure listings in Hong Kong, the HKTDC and CCB International renewed their collaboration [1] to deliver the new report – Hong Kong: An Ideal Overseas Listing Venue for Middle East Companies. This led them to share a series of insights from in-depth interviews with UAE and KSA industry experts and practitioners as to Hong Kong‘s suitability as a listing destination for Middle East companies. The research, which was conducted from June to October this year, concluded that several Middle East business sectors in particular – Energy and Renewable Energy, Healthcare and High-tech, Infrastructure, and Finance – had the most to benefit from a Hong Kong listing.

Commenting on the significance of the findings, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “For those Middle East companies looking to expand in the region, access to Hong Kong’s diverse pool of international institutional investors will clearly be of huge benefit. This is especially the case as many such investors have an in-depth understanding of both the pan-Asia and China-specific opportunities now emerging.” She adds, “Another plus point is the impressive breadth and depth of the Hong Kong stock market. The high level of trading activity that underpins this is a clear indication of just how robust the city’s capital market has proven over the long-term.”

Michelle Pan, Head of Corporate Finance & Capital Market Services at CCB International, said: “Following the visits of President Xi and HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee to the Middle East over the past two years, the Hong Kong capital market has begun exploring opportunities for collaboration between Middle East companies and the Hong Kong financial markets. In this context, this all-rounded research paper has been developed to explain why Hong Kong, with its unique attributes, is an ideal listing and fund raising destination for Middle East enterprises. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits of listing in Hong Kong, including access to a deep pool of capital, a world-class regulatory framework, a vibrant and dynamic business environment, and a gateway to the vast Chinese market.”

Middle East: Looking at opportunities in new markets

Middle East stock exchanges have witnessed record-breaking initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent years, with bourses in KSA and UAE all ranking among the world’s top 10 in 2022 in terms of IPO funds raised. The opportunities stemming from overseas listings, primary, dual-primary and secondary included, however, have yet to be fully exploited.

At present, many UAE and KSA companies are actively looking at opportunities in new markets and seeking funding via equity markets as they look to deliver on their global expansion plans, many of which align with the region’s commitment to economic diversification as it looks to move on from its traditional dependence on its oil and gas resources. A clear synergy, however, has become apparent between the region and fast-growing Asia, something seen as offering tremendous opportunities for many UAE and KSA businesses as they look to make good on their economic diversification aspirations.

For many UAE and KSA companies, pursuing an overseas listing is not only a way of financing their overseas expansion projects, but also an effective marketing channel as they look to enhance their global recognition and improve their visibility and credibility among clients, institutions and the investing public in a number of target markets.

Hong Kong advantages: location, rule of law, impressive market breadth and depth, global investor base

During the course of the research, interviews with a number of experts highlighted the unique benefits on offer to Middle East companies that look to list in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most highly regarded financial centres. Strategically located at the gateway to many of Asia’s major markets – most notably mainland China and the ASEAN bloc – Hong Kong has considerable appeal for UAE and KSA companies. Most notably, a Hong Kong listing will ensure such businesses can fully leverage the advantages of the city’s strategic location, while gaining access to its well-established networks and stable business environment and benefitting from its rule of law and its abundant talent pool, which is widely seen as capable of delivering the highest quality of professional service. The city’s unique advantages also extend to the absence of capital controls and a transparent, resilient Linked Exchange Rate System.

Hong Kong’s robust legal framework – something that Middle East companies value particularly highly – is a significant advantage and an essential part of its appeal as a listing destination. As the only common law jurisdiction within China, Hong Kong and its legal system has a proven track record of upholding the rule of law and of maintaining judicial transparency. This framework has long functioned as a guarantee of the fundamental rights of any global enterprise or investor looking to raise or allocate funds as part of a Hong Kong-based listing initiative.

In addition, Hong Kong’s stock market has long been renowned for its maturity, vibrancy and global connectivity, while its sizeable market capitalisation consistently sees it rank among the top 10 largest stock markets on a global basis. As to its diverse investor pool, according to the Securities and Futures Commission, overseas and Mainland China investors accounted for 64% of the asset and wealth management businesses in Hong Kong in 2022, with the majority of overseas investors coming from North America (23%), Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region (14%), all of which instilled substantial liquidity in the local equity market.

As to how Hong Kong can optimise its role as a premium listing hub for Middle East companies, the research emphasised the importance of strengthening and sustaining its connectivity with many Middle East countries, especially at the government and regulatory level.

Overall, building closer G2G relationships with many Middle East economies was seen as of paramount importance, with the countries’ respective governments seen as playing a significant role in steering the relevant business sectors. It was also recommended that a higher level of market promotion and investment education be undertaken with regard to many Middle East prospects as a means of nurturing and directing their interest in Hong Kong’s financial services resources.

^ The first research report focuses on the overall overseas listing regime of Hong Kong as well as Hong Kong as a listing destination for UAE companies, while the subsequent report on KSA companies listing in Hong Kong will be released in the first quarter of 2024.

[1] HKTDC and CCB International released a research report on “Hong Kong: The Most Popular Overseas Listing Venue for ASEAN Companies” on 27 May 2022.

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“Hong Kong’s substantial investor pool has unrivalled understanding of both the pan-Asia and China-specific opportunities now emerging, guaranteeing a level of insight that will be invaluable to any ambitious Middle East business.” Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research

“Listing in Hong Kong provides Middle East companies with a range of benefits, including access to a deep pool of capital, a world-class regulatory framework, a vibrant and dynamic business environment, and a gateway to the vast Chinese market. This makes Hong Kong an ideal destination for Middle East enterprises seeking to expand their global reach and access new opportunities.” Michelle Pan, Head of Corporate Finance & Capital Market Services, CCB International

Hong Kong is an ideal overseas listing destination for Middle East companies, according to a research report by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in collaboration with CCB International

References
HKTDC Research Portal: https://research.hktdc.com/en
“Hong Kong: An Ideal Overseas Listing Venue for Middle East Companies”: https://bit.ly/3RJWo6c

Media Enquiries
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Frankie Leung, Tel: (852) 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org
Clayton Lauw, Tel: (852) 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

CCB International’s Corporate Finance & Capital Market Services:
Sam Siu, Tel: (852) 3911 8926, Email: samsiu@ccbintl.com

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

About CCB International

CCB International (Holdings) Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “CCB International”) is a financial and investment services company owned by China Construction Bank Corporation (“CCB”). CCB International is committed to expanding its international platform. Backed by the CCB global network, its business covers key financial centres worldwide including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and London. CCB International offers a full range of products and services including sponsoring and underwriting, financial advisory, corporate mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, additional issuance and placement of shares, refinancing for listed companies, direct investment, asset management, securities brokerage, market research, investment consultancy and commodities business. The corporate finance and capital market services of CCB International have assisted hundreds of companies in raising over HK$5 trillion from the global capital market. For more information, please visit: https://www.ccbintl.com.hk/English/company.html

Disclaimer: The information contained herein merely reflects the author’s own beliefs about the country concerned and the relevant economic situation. This information does not constitute or form part of any offer, solicitation or invitation to subscribe or purchase any securities. CCB International and the HKTDC do not guarantee, represent and warrant that all or any part of this information is reliable, accurate or complete.

If this document has been distributed by electronic transmission, then such transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. CCB International and the HKTDC, therefore, do not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this document, which may arise as a result of electronic transmission.


Topic: Press release summary

CALB’s listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange makes it a premium target with outstanding high growth certainty on the gold track

Oct 6, 2022 | Business

On October 6, CALB Co., Ltd. (3931.HK), a giant in the EV battery industry, was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and became the first new energy EV battery enterprise in Hong Kong. During the offering period, the first day of the international placement of CALB has realised oversubscription. In addition, the IPO of CALB also attracted 15 cornerstone companies, including Tianqi Lithium (002466.SZ), Han’s Laser Technology (002008.SZ), XPeng-W (09868.HK) and vivo, to subscribe for more than 40% of the global offering shares, almost covering the entire new energy vehicle industry chain, which fully proves that the industrial capital is optimistic about the development prospects of CALB.

The high level of prosperity of the industry will continue, and the short-term adjustment will not change the long-term trend

From the industry level, with the establishment of the dominant position of new energy development in several major global economies, the global new energy vehicle market has grown at a high speed and the penetration rate has continued to increase. According to Frost & Sullivan, the global sales volume of NEVs increased from 1,162.1 thousand units in 2017 to 6,201.2 thousand units in 2021. Global NEV sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.3% from 2021 to 2026, and the global NEV penetration is expected to reach 30.1% by 2026.

Benefiting from the growth of the global NEV market, the automotive industry in various countries has a high demand for power batteries, and the EV battery market has grown steadily. The global EV battery installed capacity is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.8% from 2022 to 2026 and reach 1,386.7 GWh in 2026. Among them, as the world’s largest EV battery market, with the rapid growth of NEV penetration rate, the healthy development of the industrial chain and the effective control of the pandemic, China’s EV battery installed capacity is expected to reach 762.0 GWh in 2026 with a CAGR of 34.9% from 2022 to 2026.

Therefore, the high level of prosperity of the NEV industry chain is still continuing, and the current adjustment of the new energy sector is not due to changes in fundamentals, but a correction of excessive short-term growth. In the long run, the development of new energy is the trend of the times. After a short-term restructuring, the subsequent performance is worth looking forward to.

Excellent leaders promote the accelerated growth of enterprises, and equity diversification contributes to long-term development

As a leader in the EV battery industry, CALB has an excellent leader to lead the Company through the time cycle and achieve long-term sustainable development. Liu Jingyu, the Chairwoman of the Company, has her unique understanding and insight into the market and has excellent “cognitive power”. The focus on passenger vehicles implemented by CALB in 2018, the restart of commercial vehicles in 2019, and the re-launch of passenger vehicles and energy storage in 2020 are all based on a thorough understanding of the market through full market and customer research, and accurate judgement after a full understanding of the market. Unique strategic vision determines the correct direction of the Company; a keen insight into the market determines the right goals for the Company; a deep understanding of technology determines the right course for the Company; the overall control of production determines the correct layout of the Company.

Under its strong leadership, CALB’s technology iteration has always led the industry’s development, its product strength has been continuously enhanced, and its market share has continued to expand. According to Frost & Sullivan, in terms of installed capacity in the first quarter of 2022, CALB ranked second among third-party EV battery companies in the PRC and fifth globally among the third-party EV battery companies. At the same time, the Company’s revenue increased by 63.0% from RMB1,733.8 million in 2019 to RMB2,825.4 million in 2020, and increased significantly by 141.3% to RMB6,817.1 million in 2021. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company’s revenue was RMB3,897.1 million, with a year-on-year increase of 266.5%.

At present, CALB is a joint-stock enterprise with diversified equity, high marketization, independent management and equity incentive. Through CALB’s business decisions and capacity layout in recent years, it can be seen that the management of the Company can make decisions quickly according to the market demand and changes, and implement them quickly to match the market demand. It is believed that after the listing, the vitality of CALB will be further stimulated, and the subsequent market performance is more worthy of expectation.






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SafeMoon Listing Benefits – 6.3 Billion SAFEMOON Giveaway

Apr 14, 2021 | Business

Virginia, United States, 13th April 2021, ZEXPRWIRE, SafeMoon (SAFEMOON) has been listed on BitMart! To celebrate the listing of SAFEMOON, and thank every user’s attention and support, we are giving away a total of 63 Billion SAFEMOON to all participants in our SAFEMOON Welcome Bonus, Deposit Bonus, Buy & Earn, and Buying Competition Events on BitMart.

Coin Info:

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Token Type: BEP20

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FALAYA | For Sale By Owner Louisiana | Flat Fee MLS Listing For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS Listing

Mar 28, 2021 | Business

Selling a house can be one of the most exciting experiences in life! But doing it all on your own without the help of an experienced real estate agent can be a real challenge. 

By going for sale by owner, how would you possibly ensure that your house is available on all the top listings to attract potential buyers?

Here’s where our flat fee service steps in. At Falaya, we innovate the fee structure in favour of sellers and buyers, instead of agents.

So, Why Choose Falaya?

It is our goal at Falaya to embrace advances in technology without losing the personal touch and professional service in our interactions with customers.  

Falaya provides a platform for buyers and sellers to communicate directly with each other online without the need for a real estate agent.

Spend less and do more

A flat fee broker service is a budget-friendly alternative that offers efficient listing and process. It means you will not have to pay the realtor’s 6% commission and can do more work on your own. 

Our broker program lowers the cost of the commission fee, with access to the local MLS listing. 

List your property on Falaya

Falaya offers sellers the ability to list their home on the local MLS. Real estate agents browse through these lists to look for properties and then share them with other agents that also belong to the local MLS. You can buy home for sale by owner and buy home by owner.

We offer our services for one low flat fee, but is it really worth the risk for the seller to opt for this versus FSBO or a full-service agent paid on commission? 

We’ll give you a reason to believe why our flat fee broker program may be the best way to generate maximum profit from your property.

Get your Flat Fee MLS Listings with Falaya

At Falaya, sellers will be able to submit their listing data, price offer and upload the photographs of the property without any communication whatsoever. They will have complete control over the selling process. 

Falaya will help the seller market his property on its website. We will also post the listing to other platforms like MLS, Realtor, Zillow, Trulia, and more. 

The seller will be able to control the listing data, maintain its accuracy, and update it (such as selling status) whenever needed. You can also manage your house showing schedules and arrangements, offer negotiations, settle with the buyer, etc.

Virtual appointments with your realtor

Falaya is re-innovating the real estate market and providing sellers and buyers the opportunity to be more in control of the sale and purchase process. Under our flat fee broker program, you can sell your home without any real estate agent present while still taking advantage of the MLS listing service.

However, if you do run into a predicament, Falaya also provides a la carte realtor services. You can book a virtual realtor appointment online. The realtor will be at your disposal anytime you want and will guide you through any of the fixed fee services you might need help with.

You can also hire a full-time ‘virtual’ agent who will guide you through the entire sales process. Sellers can upgrade to this full-time realtor service package by paying 1% and the listing fee. 

Professional photographs and home staging services 

Professional photographs are a highly efficient way to attract potential buyers. Visuals make your MLS entry look more appealing. You can hire our professional photographers for the listing photos. We will shoot day and evening exterior photos including gardens, water features, or other amenities. 

Our team can also assist you with the home staging process. This will help speed up the selling process.

We aim at providing you, as an owner, more control over the listing and sale process of your property without having to go FSBO, while also guiding you every step of the way. 

Visit Falaya.com or download our desktop or mobile app to get your listing sent out today!

CONTACT DETAILS:

Name – Falaya
E-mail – [email protected]
Phone no – 1.800.578.6508
Company – Falaya
Country – USA
Address – 4818 Tulane Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, United States