Transformers Toymaker Bloks Secures $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO Frenzy
Bloks Group Ltd. raised $215 million in a highly anticipated IPO in Hong Kong, reflecting strong demand from investors
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Hong Kong: Bloks Group Ltd., known for its Ultraman and Transformers toys, just raised a whopping HK$1.67 billion, which is about $215 million. This IPO is kicking off the year for new listings in the city, and it’s been a hot topic among investors.
They sold shares at HK$60.35 each, which was the highest price they were aiming for. The demand was so high that they even increased the number of shares available. It’s clear that people are really excited about this one!
Even though this deal isn’t the biggest out there—like CATL’s potential $5 billion listing—the buzz around Bloks is huge, especially from everyday investors. They were looking for around HK$879 billion in margin loans, which is over 6,000 times what was initially set aside for them. That’s some serious interest!
Bloks’ IPO is riding a wave of popularity, especially with the success of other toy companies like Pop Mart. The toy market in China is massive, and there’s room for several players, according to experts.
Because of the overwhelming demand, Bloks is likely to adjust its share allocations to give more to retail investors. Initially, they had set aside just 10% for them, but that might change.
A spokesperson for Bloks didn’t comment, but it’s clear that retail activity is on the rise. Some brokerages are even offering margin loans at super low or no interest rates. Plus, there’s talk about changing IPO requirements in Hong Kong, which could affect how shares are allocated.
This clawback mechanism has been a bit of a headache for investment bankers, as it leaves them with less stock to distribute to funds when demand is high. It’s a tricky situation!
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