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MiniMax Begins Preparations for Shanghai Star Market Listing

The company has hired Citic Securities to ready a yuan‑denominated share sale, giving mainland investors direct access to an AI software player and opening a new funding channel for China’s tech sector.

Overview

  • MiniMax has formally started plans to sell yuan‑denominated shares on the mainland and signed an agreement with Citic Securities to prepare the offering.
  • Market participants expect the company to seek a listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Star Market, which would create a dual A+H listing paired with its Hong Kong shares.
  • MiniMax’s Hong Kong stock has surged about 400% since its January IPO to roughly HK$840 and a market value near HK$264 billion, lifting investor focus on its high valuation relative to revenue.
  • Key details such as the filing timetable, offering size and pricing have not been disclosed and the deal will need regulatory clearance from China’s securities authorities.
  • The move follows a wave of mainland tech capital raises, including a recent Shanghai approval for ChangXin Memory and a pending Unitree Robotics review, a trend that could broaden domestic investor access to AI firms and invite closer regulatory scrutiny.