After the long running will-they/won’t they saga over the IPO for fast fashion retail giant Shein, London might beat New York to the listing at the very last.
Shein, which was founded in China but is now headquartered in Singapore, is in the early stages of exploring the London option as it has judged it unlikely that the US Securities and Exchange Commission will approve its IPO, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.
Fashion company Shein is seeking Beijing s nod to go public in the U.S., a decision which could delay its float plans. The Singapore-based company, valued at $66 billion in a May fundraising, filed with the Chinese regulator in November to comply with new listing rules for local firms.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley have been hired as lead underwriters on the initial public offering (IPO), and Singapore-based Shein could launch its new share sale some time in 2024, the sources said.