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.

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Zhongji InnoLight / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<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

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 195 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 79.4% as of Jul 24th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -3.6ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, utilities, materials and offset by communication services, energy.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci.</li>
</ul>


We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 195 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 79.4% as of Jul 24th.
The average A-H premium changed by -3.6ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, utilities, materials and offset by communication services, energy.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci.


A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 24th): China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 17th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas, Ntes, China Resources Land, Weichai Power, CCB, China Life, Minimax.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 17th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas, Ntes, China Resources Land, Weichai Power, CCB, China Life, Minimax.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas, Ntes, China Resources Land, Weichai Power

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of July 24th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Knowledge Atlas, Kingboard Laminates, Ntes, Meituan, Zijin Gold Intl, China Life, CNOOC, Hua Hong Semi, Xiaomi.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of July 24th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Knowledge Atlas, Kingboard Laminates, Ntes, Meituan, Zijin Gold Intl, China Life, CNOOC, Hua Hong Semi, Xiaomi.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Jul 24th): Tencent, Knowledge Atlas, Kingboard Laminates, Ntes, Meituan

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

<ul>
<li>Zhongji Innolight launched Hongkong IPO to raise nearly HK$ 55B. They provide optical interconnect solutions that help transmit data through optical fibers and enable high-speed, energy efficient and low-latency connectivity.</li>
<li>Zhongji Innolight intends to use the proceeds for investment in R&amp;D, to expand global production capacity, enhance supply chain &amp; commercialization capabilities, for strategic acquisitions/investments and working capital.</li>
<li>Given the end market demand scenario, the valuation that Zhongji Innolight is seeking through this issue seems relatively justified and reasonable, considering the company’s market leadership position.</li>
</ul>


Zhongji Innolight launched Hongkong IPO to raise nearly HK$ 55B. They provide optical interconnect solutions that help transmit data through optical fibers and enable high-speed, energy efficient and low-latency connectivity.
Zhongji Innolight intends to use the proceeds for investment in R&amp;D, to expand global production capacity, enhance supply chain &amp; commercialization capabilities, for strategic acquisitions/investments and working capital.
Given the end market demand scenario, the valuation that Zhongji Innolight is seeking through this issue seems relatively justified and reasonable, considering the company’s market leadership position.


Zhongji Innolight IPO: Transmitting The Right Vibes For Investors Given The Strong Demand Optics

China

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable is a global leader in the research, development, production, and sale of optical fiber preforms, optical fibers, optical cables, and related optical communication products and solutions. The company offers a wide range of products including specialty optical fibers, submarine cables, and optical transceivers, along with system integration and communication engineering design services. Headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China, the company was founded in May 1988.

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (6869 HK)

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Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (6869 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

A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 24th): China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest Weekly: Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas, Ntes, China Resources Land, Weichai Power

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 17th and highlight short interest changes in Hua Hong Semi (1347 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Jul 24th): Tencent, Knowledge Atlas, Kingboard Laminates, Ntes, Meituan

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent (700 HK), Knowledge Atlas (2513 HK), Kingboard...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Zhongji Innolight IPO: Transmitting The Right Vibes For Investors Given The Strong Demand Optics

Zhongji Innolight launch HK IPO to raise HK$55B for R&D, global expansion, acquisitions, and working capital, with justified valuation reflecting...

Tina Banerjee

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

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

A-H Premium Weekly (Jul 24th): China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for China Longyuan, CNOOC, Fuyao Glass, ZTE, Nci.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest Weekly: Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas, Ntes, China Resources Land, Weichai Power

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 17th and highlight short interest changes in Hua Hong Semi (1347 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Jul 24th): Tencent, Knowledge Atlas, Kingboard Laminates, Ntes, Meituan

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent (700 HK), Knowledge Atlas (2513 HK), Kingboard...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Zhongji Innolight IPO: Transmitting The Right Vibes For Investors Given The Strong Demand Optics

​Zhongji Innolight launch HK IPO to raise HK$55B for R&D, global expansion, acquisitions, and working capital, with justified valuation reflecting...

Tina Banerjee

Zhongji Innolight launch HK IPO to raise HK$55B for R&D, global expansion, acquisitions, and working capital, with justified valuation reflecting...