Chinese traditional medicine firm Neautus jumps in Hong Kong debut

By Reuters News

- Shares of Sichuan Neautus Traditional Chinese Medicine 2206.HK jumped as much as 119.2% in their Hong Kong market debut on Wednesday after the company raised HK$262 million ($33.4 million) in an initial public offering.


• The shares of the Chinese traditional medicine manufacturer opened at HK$51.3, up 27.6% from their HK$40.20 offer price, and hit a high of HK$88.1. The stock last traded at HK$83, still up 106.5% from offer price. Hang Seng Index .HSI was down 0.7%

• Neautus sold 6.52 million shares at the bottom of the HK$40.20 to HK$50.55 price range. The retail portion was 2,190.99 times subscribed, while the international offering was 1.25 times subscribed

• The company said it plans to expand and automate production, develop wellness products, widen sales in China, Vietnam and Malaysia, and fund working capital

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