CNBC
21 Jul 2026, 23:48 UTC · 2h ago
Wall Street can wait: Why one U.S. biotech firm is listing in Hong Kong first
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CNBC
21 Jul 2026, 23:48 UTC · 2h ago
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The Hang Seng Biotech Index has climbed over 75% since January 2025, outperforming the ICE and Nasdaq Biotechnology Indices. — Strong relative performance suggests a shift in investor appetite toward Hong Kong-listed biotech assets over US counterparts.
+0.60US biotech IPOs are seeing a strong resurgence, with recent debuts like Parabilis Medicines and Kailera Therapeutics soaring 60% on their first days. — High debut performance indicates a recovering and bullish sentiment for high-growth US biotech equity.
+0.50Axiom Biosciences, a US firm, plans to list primarily in Hong Kong in 2027 before a secondary US listing in 2029. — While a single company, this 'contrarian' move signals a potential trend of US biotech seeking Asian capital and clinical efficiencies.
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Hong Kong has streamlined its IPO process and expanded its investor base, attracting more global biotech firms through lower relative valuations. — Structural improvements in the HK exchange increase the liquidity and attractiveness of the region for biotech fundraising.
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The ETF rallied 76% over the trailing year, indicating strong performance in the biotech sector.
Mentioned only as a historical example of Chinese companies listing in the U.S.
Mentioned only as a historical example of Chinese companies listing in the U.S.
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