Shein is seeking to raise about $1.77 billion through an initial public offering in Hong Kong, selling roughly 280 million class B shares, targeting a valuation near $27 billion at the top price range. The targeted valuation is far below the roughly $98 billion level reached in 2022 and the $64 billion mark in 2023 and early 2024, reflecting weaker investor demand for the fast-fashion company. Shein plans to set its final IPO price on August 31, with trading expected to begin September 1 in Hong Kong, providing a key market test for the retailer’s slower growth and profitability challenges.
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