EOPTOLINK secretly files for HK listing to raise at least $4 billion

Key Takeaways:

EOPTOLINK secretly filed for a Hong Kong IPO seeking $4 billion to $5 billion
Morgan Stanley, CITIC Securities and JPMorgan are leading the deal
Shares surged nearly 300% over the past year on AI computing demand

EOPTOLINK (300502.SZ) secretly filed for a Hong Kong listing, seeking to raise $4 billion to $5 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

Morgan Stanley, CITIC Securities and JPMorgan are advising on the IPO, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. The Shenzhen-listed fiber-optic company has seen its market value top $100 billion, driven by surging demand for AI computing infrastructure. Shares have gained nearly 300% over the past 12 months.

The company, which makes optical transceivers used in data centers, is capitalizing on a boom in AI-related spending by hyperscale cloud providers. Its products are critical for high-speed data transmission in AI training clusters, a segment that has attracted massive capital expenditure from companies including Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc.

The Hong Kong listing would give EOPTOLINK access to international capital and a broader investor base beyond mainland China. The company's Shenzhen-listed shares fell 4.3% on the day, trimming their year-to-date advance.

The dual-listing strategy positions EOPTOLINK to tap global capital pools as AI-driven demand for optical networking products continues to accelerate. Investors will watch for the public filing to reveal pricing details, cornerstone investors and a proposed listing timeline.

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