Group 1 - The company "沪上阿姨" has officially launched its IPO, planning to globally offer 2.41134 million H-shares, with a price range of HKD 95.57 to HKD 113.12 per share, and is expected to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 8 [1][3] - The company has introduced two cornerstone investors, with a total subscription amount of approximately USD 9.2155 million (around HKD 71.49 million) [3] - As of the end of 2023, "沪上阿姨" ranks fourth in China's ready-to-drink tea industry with 9,176 stores, and is the leading mid-priced tea brand in northern China, with 99.7% of its stores being franchise operations [3] Group 2 - The company focuses on lower-tier markets, with nearly half of its stores located in third-tier cities and below, which are expected to see the fastest GMV growth from 2023 to 2028 [3] - The projected GMV for 2024 is CNY 10.7 billion, a 10% increase year-on-year, despite a decline in average GMV per store from CNY 1.6 million in 2023 to CNY 1.4 million [3] - The gross profit margin is expected to improve from 30.4% to 31.3% due to economies of scale [3] Group 3 - Analysts predict that the price war in the tea beverage industry will ease by 2025, allowing leading brands to expand while weaker brands may face closure risks [3] - "沪上阿姨" is expected to leverage its first-mover advantage in lower-tier markets and its supply chain integration capabilities to navigate industry differentiation [3] - The company plans to invest further in digital tools and smart manufacturing equipment to enhance supply chain efficiency and product quality [3]
沪上阿姨启动港股IPO：下沉市场扩张驱动高增长，募资强化供应链布局