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MiniMax-W (00100.HK) jumped 5.2% on Monday after the AI startup said it will explore issuing RMB shares and pursuing a dual listing on Shanghai's STAR Market.
The company has hired professional advisors to provide guidance on meeting the STAR Market's listing requirements and entered into a tutoring agreement, MiniMax said in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The board resolved to evaluate a proposed issue of RMB shares, which would be conditional on market conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. Any concrete plan requires further board and shareholder approval, the company said, adding that the proposal may or may not be implemented.
A STAR Market listing would give MiniMax access to mainland Chinese capital markets, potentially boosting liquidity and valuation. The stock rose 44.00 Hong Kong dollars to close at 884.00 Hong Kong dollars, with short selling volume of 236.78 million Hong Kong dollars representing 5.1% of turnover.
UBS has turned bullish on the stock, citing model upgrades that could accelerate monetization, according to a separate note. The Shanghai exchange's STAR Market, China's equivalent of the Nasdaq, has become an increasingly attractive destination for technology companies seeking higher valuations and deeper access to domestic investors.
The proposed listing comes as Chinese AI startups compete for capital to fund expensive model training and infrastructure. Investors will watch for further details on the share issuance size and timeline as the company engages with regulators.
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