Rongta Tech IPO Oversubscribed 16×: HK$10–12 Entry into a US$90 B AIDC Market—Expect 20–30% First-Day Surge

1. IPO Details

Purpose of IPO

• Rongta is offering 18.40 million H-shares (16.56 M via international placement; 1.84 M public Hong Kong tranche).

• IPO proceeds (~HK$148 million at assumed mid-price) will be allocated to:

  • 36.5% for expanding product portfolio & R&D

  • 33.4% to enhance production efficiency

  • 20.1% for sales network expansion

  • 10% for working capital 
    → Clearly growth-focused rather than debt repayment.

Oversubscription

• Retail tranche was 16× oversubscribed

 Placement & Share Count

• Total offered: 18.40 M shares.

• Post-IPO share base: Approx. 947.3 M–1.14 B H-shares

• Day‑1 outlook: Heavy oversubscription and growth-linked capital use suggest a strong debut is likely.

Institutional & Anchor Investors

• International tranche (~16.56 M) fully allocated to institutional/anchor investors.

• Retail tranche (1.84 M) heavily oversubscribed—16×, suggesting strong public interest

Conclusion: A solid anchor base and strong retail appetite position the IPO for a commendable listing.

Bankers, Underwriters & Sponsors

• Sponsor: Yue Xiu Capital Limited.

• Underwriters/Bookrunners include: Yue Xiu Securities, ABCI Securities, BOCI Asia, CCB Intl, CMB Intl, CMBC Securities, Huafu, Livermore, Patrons, Zhongtai Intl

Assessment: A broad syndicate led by a reputable sponsor increases likelihood of a well-managed and successful listing.

Company Overview

Business & Industry

• Manufacturer of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) hardware—POS/receipt printers (~69.5%), smart scales, POS terminals, consumables (total ~140 countries)

• AIDC global market has grown from US$60.8 B (2018) to US$90.1 B (2023), +8.2% CAGR—ongoing uptrend

Financial Health

• No full financials available. NAV estimated at HK$3.18–3.54/share; market cap ~HK$10.0–12.0 based on IPO range

Market Position

• Leading supplier in China with diversified global clientele across multiple industries.

Management Team

• Xu Kaiming – Chairman, President, General Manager, Executive Director (38.53% SH).

• Xu Kaihe, Lin Yanqin – Executive Directors.

• Independent NEDs: Huang Liqin, Lim Kim Huat, Yu Xiaoou

Market Context & Conditions

a. Sector & Trends

• AIDC demand continues to grow globally, supported by retail digitalization, logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce .

b. IPO Timing

• Subscription period: 30 May–4 June 2025.

• Listing date: 10 June 2025 

c. Economic Environment

• Favorable regulation; demand supported by rise in retail and warehouse automation.

d. News & Sentiment

• Part of a broader surge in Hong Kong IPOs; overshadowed by momentum-driven listings

e. Market Outlook

• High public oversubscription and thematic growth tailwinds make the listing environment positive.

f. Prospectus Insights

• Detailed R&D investment, expansion goals, and global footprint suggest long-term strategy.

g. Risk Factors

• Intense competition (AIDC market very crowded), limited entry barriers . slowdown in retail/logistics adoption; R&D execution uncertainties.

h. Growth Strategy

• Expand product lines, strengthen manufacturing, and global penetration.

i. Ownership & Lock‑In

• Substantial holdings: Xu Kaiming (38.5%) + Xu Kaihe and directors.

• Sponsor Yue Xiu is overall coordinator; Hong Kong rules likely impose standard lock-ups.

Peer Comparison

Allotment Update

• Retail allocation was tight with 16× oversubscription.

• Institutional tranche fully filled.
  → Suggests allocations will be strong and day-one demand intact.

Final Evaluation

• Listing Outlook: Likely to debut above offer range.

• Estimated First-Day Price Range: HK$11.50–13.00 (20–30% upside potential).

• Subscription Advice: Attractive for investors aiming for short- to mid-term gains and targeted growth exposure in AIDC hardware. Speculative due to intense competition but backed by strong demand and investor interest.

Prospectus Download

Download the prospectus from HKEX here

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