listed Epiworld climbs on robust earnings forecasts

** Shares of Epiworld International 2726.HK climb 4.2% to HK$77.4, and on course for the biggest one-day pct gain since October 23

** Stock touches the highest point since October 29

** China-based silicon carbide epitaxial wafers producer expects its 2026 revenue to jump 110%-130% y/y to 1.61 billion yuan-1.76 billion yuan ($241.73 million-$114.32 million) with net profit up 800%-1,217% y/y to 108 million yuan-158 million yuan

** Since debut on March 30, stock down 1.1% from HK$76.26 apiece offer price

** YTD, benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI down 8.3%

($1 = 6.6480 Chinese yuan renminbi)