| (Webinar via Zoom) New Rules on IPO Open Market, Public Float, Offering Mechanism, Market Pricing and Share Allocation |
| Date: |
25 November 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time: |
2:30pm - 5:45pm |
| Level: |
U (Updates)
Be relevant to all lawyers at any level of experience, to update or to enhance legal skills |
| Language: |
English |
| Fee: |
HK$ 1,850 |
| Accreditation: |
(3 CPD Points being applied for - The Law Society of HK) |
| Ref: |
L26CF05 |
| Venue: |
Webinar Course
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Presenter's Biography:
Daniel Wan is a barrister-at-law in Hong Kong. His practice spans IPO listings, corporate finance, ESG, regulatory and disciplinary investigations and hearings, civil litigation, and criminal defence.
In 2000, Daniel graduated with a first-class honours degree in law from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. He attained the highest marks of the year in both Criminal Law and Commercial Law, earning him the prestigious Cole & Cole Prize as well as the Eversheds Prize. He was then admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong in 2003 and of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2007. He became a partner at an international law firm in 2011.
Over more than 20 years of practice, Daniel has advised a wide range of clients, including individuals, listed companies and their directors, investment banks, securities firms, and investment funds, and has been recognised by Legal 500 for his work.
Daniel values education and believes in the importance of giving back to society through philanthropy. He regularly delivers pro bono teachings in law and volunteers his expertise to assist those in need of legal services but lacking resources.
Through years of unrelenting effort, Daniel's contributions to the profession and to philanthropy have earned high regard from colleagues, clients, and the public. In 2024, the High Court of Hong Kong admitted Daniel as a barrister, marking a new pinnacle in his legal career.
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Objective:
This seminar explores the latest reforms to Hong Kong's IPO framework, focusing on public float requirements, free float thresholds, market pricing mechanisms, and share allocation rules. It provides a comprehensive overview of the consultation process, the Exchange's adoption of new regulations, and the implications for issuers ranging from traditional companies to WVR structures, SPACs, and Chinese issuers with H-shares. By examining cornerstone placements, bookbuilding, public subscription tranches, and the Exchange's discretionary powers, the seminar highlights how these changes aim to enhance market competitiveness, ensure sufficient liquidity, and balance investor protection with issuer flexibility.
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Outline:
- Consultation Paper
- Two Consultation Conclusions and One Guidance Letter - p.10
- Initial Public Float
- Initial Free Float
- Ongoing Public Float
- Insufficient Public Float
- Significant Public Float Shortfall
- Other Open Market Requirements
- Number of Shareholders at Listing
- Requirements for the Top Three Public Shareholders at Listing
- Market Value of Securities Held by Public Investors at Listing
- Market Value Requirement for New Applicants at Listing
- Market Value Calculation for PRC Issuers with Other Listed Shares
- Market Value Calculation for Non-Listed Shares at Listing
- Market Value Requirement for H-shares at Listing
- H-share Proportion and Market Value Requirements for A+H Companies
- IPO Offering Rules
- Lock-up Period for Cornerstone Investors
- Segregation of Bookbuilding Placements
- Spread of Placees
- Allocation to Public Subscription
- Mechanism A
- Typical Exemptions under Mechanism A
- Atypical Exemptions under Mechanism A
- Mechanism B
- Specialist Technology Companies
- Reducing the Risk of Unfair Allocation to Public Investors
- Restrictions on Reallocation and Over-allocation - Mechanism A
- Restrictions on Reallocation and Over-allocation - Mechanism B
- Restrictions on Reallocation and Over-allocation
- Pricing Flexibility Mechanism
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| Category: |
Corporate Finance & M&A |
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