Institutional Investor (August Issue)
“Facing an image problem,” many Chinese companies are retreating from U.S. exchanges. “Frustrated by low valuations and investor skepticism, Chinese companies are increasingly considering delisting from U.S. stock exchanges.” Since 2009, 24 Chinese companies have delisted, often going private, from the NYSE and Nasdaq. Much investor skepticism is directed at companies that utilized reverse mergers to attain their listing, thereby avoiding the scrutiny that would accompany a normal IPO, but the skepticism has tainted even Chinese companies with solid financials.
Tags: China, Companies, Delisting, Image, Investors, IPO, Listing, Nasdaq, NYSE, Private, Reverse mergers, Scrutiny, Skepticism, Stock exchanges, U.S., Valuations
Washington Post (May 23)
“Mr. Zuckerberg will want to notice that his company’s stock will be finding its way into the portfolios of real investors.” Then he will be able to “appreciate that one of the best reasons for a public listing is the one seldom mentioned: The continual feedback from savvy investors about management’s strategies and execution.”
“Mr. Zuckerberg will want to notice that his company’s stock will be finding its way into the portfolios of real investors.” Then he will be able to “appreciate that one of the best reasons for a public listing is the one seldom mentioned: The continual feedback from savvy investors about management’s strategies and execution.”
