Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Equity Capital Markets

Zhongji InnoLight / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Zhongji Innolight raised HKD 52,891m (USD 6,746m) from its global offering and will list on the HKEx on Thursday, July 30, 2026.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms.</li>
<li>In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before its trading debut.</li>
</ul>


Zhongji Innolight raised HKD 52,891m (USD 6,746m) from its global offering and will list on the HKEx on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms.
In this note, we provide an update for the IPO before its trading debut.


Zhongji Innolight (中际旭创) IPO Trading

Luxshare Precision Industry / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>We update our HK A+H listing study with 13 deals since our April analysis, extending the study universe to 43 listings since 2025.</li>
<li>Aftermarket returns have rolled over. 3Q26 to date is the weakest quarter since 4Q25, with one positive deal in six.</li>
<li>The international cornerstone screen has lost selectivity. Deep pricing discounts and premium compression now explain more of the positive deals.</li>
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We update our HK A+H listing study with 13 deals since our April analysis, extending the study universe to 43 listings since 2025.
Aftermarket returns have rolled over. 3Q26 to date is the weakest quarter since 4Q25, with one positive deal in six.
The international cornerstone screen has lost selectivity. Deep pricing discounts and premium compression now explain more of the positive deals.


HK A+H IPO 2026: Supply Congestion, Stalled Premium Compression [Update 2]

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhongji-innolight" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55331:1" rel="noopener">Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK)</a>, a leading global provider of optical interconnect solutions, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$7.0 billion.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <strong><em><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/innolight-h-share-listing-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:247130" rel="noopener">Innolight H Share Listing: The Investment Case</a></em></strong>. </li>
<li>The proposed AH discount of 23.3% (based on the close on 21 July A Share price) is attractive, and I would participate in the H Share listing.</li>
</ul>



Zhongji InnoLight (3308 HK), a leading global provider of optical interconnect solutions, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$7.0 billion.
I discussed the H Share listing in Innolight H Share Listing: The Investment Case. 
The proposed AH discount of 23.3% (based on the close on 21 July A Share price) is attractive, and I would participate in the H Share listing.


Innolight H Share Listing (3308 HK): Valuation Insights

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) / Equity Capital Markets

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) (2476 HK)

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<li>We study the 32 HK IPOs of at least US$100m listed in 2Q26, comparing Day 1 and 2W performance with the five prior quarters.</li>
<li>2Q26 had more deals, smaller median deal size, and record subscription demand. Day 1 return reached a six-quarter high, while 2W follow-through weakened.</li>
<li>International-Sponsored deals outperformed domestic-only deals after trailing for three quarters, while the high-retail-subscription debut screen produced negative Day 1 closes for the first time.</li>
</ul>


We study the 32 HK IPOs of at least US$100m listed in 2Q26, comparing Day 1 and 2W performance with the five prior quarters.
2Q26 had more deals, smaller median deal size, and record subscription demand. Day 1 return reached a six-quarter high, while 2W follow-through weakened.
International-Sponsored deals outperformed domestic-only deals after trailing for three quarters, while the high-retail-subscription debut screen produced negative Day 1 closes for the first time.


HK IPO 2Q2026 Essential Analytics: Record Demand, Faster Fade

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 190 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 85.5% as of Jul 10th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.3ppt week-on-week, led by real estate, information technology, communication services and offset by utilities, health care, consumer discretionary.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare.</li>
</ul>


We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 190 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 85.5% as of Jul 10th.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.3ppt week-on-week, led by real estate, information technology, communication services and offset by utilities, health care, consumer discretionary.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare.


A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 10th): Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare

China

Lingyi iTech (Guangdong) Company offers artificial intelligence (AI) hardware solutions and production services. The Company manufactures smart electronics, robotics, enterprise servers. Lingyi iTech (Guangdong) also supplies automotive and air mobility products.

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Lingyi iTech (1688 HK)

Zhongji Innolight (中际旭创) IPO Trading

Zhongji Innolight raised USD 6,746m to list on HKEX on Thursday, July 30. We are cautious on debut performance given the A-share's fall since...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK A+H IPO 2026: Supply Congestion, Stalled Premium Compression [Update 2]

We update our HK A+H listing study with 13 deals since our April analysis, extending the study universe to 43 listings since 2025.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK IPO 2Q2026 Essential Analytics: Record Demand, Faster Fade

We review 32 HK IPOs above US$100m in 2Q26 against the six-quarter history since 1Q25. Record subscription demand met a faster post-debut fade,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 10th): Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Zhongji Innolight (中际旭创) IPO Trading

Zhongji Innolight raised USD 6,746m to list on HKEX on Thursday, July 30. We are cautious on debut performance given the A-share's fall since...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK A+H IPO 2026: Supply Congestion, Stalled Premium Compression [Update 2]

We update our HK A+H listing study with 13 deals since our April analysis, extending the study universe to 43 listings since 2025.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Innolight H Share Listing (3308 HK): Valuation Insights

InnoLight, a leading global provider of optical interconnect solutions, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$7.0 billion. In this note, I...

Arun George

HK IPO 2Q2026 Essential Analytics: Record Demand, Faster Fade

We review 32 HK IPOs above US$100m in 2Q26 against the six-quarter history since 1Q25. Record subscription demand met a faster post-debut fade,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 10th): Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Hua Hong Semi, Smic, Yangtze Optical Fibre And-H, Innocare.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM