Sinocast raises $100M in Shenzhen ChiNext IPO
What's the deal? SinocastDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a developer of modified engineering plastics, went public on the ChiNext board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, raising US$93.7M (roughly $100 million). It sold 12.33 million shares at US$7.6 each, pricing the offering at 22.20 times earnings.
What's the endgame? The company develops, produces, and sells modified engineering plastics. Its core products include modified PC, PC/ABS, PA, PPA, PBT, and PET high-performance materials.
What's the technology? Beyond its core line, Sinocast has developed specialty functional materials such as laser direct structuring (LDS) plastics, engineering materials for nano-moulding, and ultra-high-temperature specialty nylon.
Why the ChiNext? The board, part of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is oriented toward growth-stage and technology-focused companies, making it a common listing venue for advanced-materials firms seeking capital to scale production.
The signal: The listing points to continued investor appetite for domestic makers of high-performance materials, a segment tied to demand from electronics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing across China.
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