BACKGROUND
On 24 March 2023 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Exchange”) has issued consultation conclusions on the New
Specialist Technology Company Listing Rules to take effect on 31 March 2023.
A new Chapter 18C (Specialist Technology Companies) has been added into the Main Board Listing Rules. This is the expansion of Hong Kong’s listing framework for Specialist Technology Companies seeking a listing on the Exchange pursuant to Chapter 18C of the Main Board Listing Rules.
This new route will support some of the most innovative and progressive companies of the future (最具創新性和未來進步的企業).The Exchange welcomes applications from issuers operating in five frontier Industries (尖端⾏業) as they access capital to fund innovative ideas and growth.
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