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Shein shares plunge 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut

Shein's shares experienced a significant drop of up to 28% in pre-listing trading ahead of its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This decline reflects ongoing investor concerns about the fast-fashion retailer's valuation. The company raised approximately US$1.7 billion by selling shares at HK$48.56 each, valuing Shein at just over US$26 billion, a substantial decrease from its peak valuation of nearly US$100 billion in 2022. AI

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Shein shares plunge 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoe SL Chan ·

    Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut

    Shein Global Holdings shares plunged in the grey market day ahead of its Hong Kong debut, further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. On Monday evening its shares closed 13.1 per cent lower at HK$42.2 after dropping as much as 28 per cent, according to Futu Hold…