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Shein Sets Hong Kong IPO Date with Valuation Below $27 Billion

5 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Argentina

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  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad

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Fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to begin trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September. According to company filings, Shein intends to offer nearly 280 million shares at a price between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 per share. At the top of this range, the company would be valued at approximately $27 billion, which represents a significant decline from its private market peak of nearly $100 billion in 2022. The company aims to raise up to HK$13.86 billion, or roughly $1.77 billion, to fund technological capabilities and international expansion.

The move to Hong Kong follows unsuccessful attempts to list in New York and London. These previous efforts were hindered by regulatory challenges and scrutiny regarding the company's supply chain practices. While Shein is headquartered in Singapore, it was founded in China and continues to rely on China's textile manufacturing and logistics networks. The IPO is backed by investment firms including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan.

Financial performance has been mixed. Some reports indicate Shein recorded an annual net profit of $2.06 billion in 2025, yet the company also reported a quarterly loss of $99 million in the first three months of a recent year. This loss was attributed in part to the removal of the de minimis import duty waiver on small packages in the United States. Additionally, the company noted that the war in Iran increased costs and delayed deliveries in certain markets.

Shein faces ongoing criticism regarding its business model. Reports highlight allegations of forced labor in supply chains, environmental damage caused by fast fashion, and the sale of illegal products. In France, the company has faced fines totaling over 22 million euros for issues with product traceability and environmental labeling, contributing to a total of over 210 million euros in French fines over several years. Shein has stated it has zero tolerance for forced labor and maintains strict compliance standards for its suppliers.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
This framing emphasized the company's legal troubles in France and the social protests regarding inhumane working conditions and environmental costs.
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These outlets focused on the financial mechanics of the IPO and the specific regulatory and economic hurdles causing the valuation drop.
Centre-right
These outlets highlighted the strategic necessity of the IPO to manage investor liabilities and the company's operational efficiency in China.

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