Alibaba and JPMorgan Back $900 Million Montage Technology Hong Kong IPO
Alibaba and JPMorgan join as cornerstone investors for Montage Technology's $900 million Hong Kong IPO, showcasing strong demand for AI chip infrastructure.
A massive $900 million wave is hitting the Hong Kong market. Chinese chip design powerhouse Montage Technology is enlisting titans like Alibaba and JPMorgan as cornerstone investors, signaling high demand for AI-related listings.
Heavyweights Join the Montage Technology Hong Kong IPO
According to Bloomberg, Alibaba Group and JPMorgan Asset Management are participating as cornerstone investors in the upcoming listing. This status grants them a guaranteed allocation of shares in exchange for a commitment to hold them for a specific period. The listing could raise about $900 million, or even more if the overallotment option is exercised.
Other major players include Scotland-based Aberdeen Group, South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities, and the asset management arm of UBS Group. The diverse investor pool reflects growing confidence in the semiconductor infrastructure necessary for the AI boom.
Driving the AI Data Flow: A $22 Billion Giant
Founded in 2004, Montage specializes in chips that optimize and speed up data flows within data centers and AI accelerators. Already traded in Shanghai, the company's market valuation sits at approximately $22 billion.
Financial projections remain robust. After reporting a profit of 1.4 billion yuan in 2024, analysts expect earnings to climb to 2.3 billion yuan in 2025 and 3.3 billion yuan by 2026. Montage is set to start taking investor orders as early as Friday, with the official listing expected later this month.
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