Chapter 303 First Day of Listing, Market Value Surpasses 1.8 Billion!
In the blink of an eye, it was the morning of September 12th.
Today was a great day.
Aimeigao Company would be simultaneously listed on four stock exchanges: the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Far East Stock Exchange, the Gold and Silver Stock Exchange, and the Kowloon Stock Exchange.
At eight-thirty in the morning, Lin Haoran had already arrived at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Central.
At the same time, Liu Luanzhong had also arrived, discussing the listing procedures with the senior executives of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The heads of Horterley Company, a subsidiary of Huifeng Bank, were also present.
With their support, there was virtually no possibility of failure in today's listing.
Li Meihui and other executives from Aimeigao Company had been dispatched as listing representatives to the Far East Stock Exchange, Gold and Silver Stock Exchange, and Kowloon Stock Exchange.
By nine o'clock, Bao Yugang and Shen Bi arrived one after another.
Their offices were nearby, so they didn't have to travel far.
"Uncle Bao, Mr. Shen Bi, thank you for your support!" Lin Haoran said, smiling and shaking hands with them.
"Haoran, I really envy you. Starting today, your wealth will increase significantly again. I know a lot about Aimeigao Company's situation. With its revenue capacity, the market value will definitely be impressive!" Bao Yugang said somewhat enviously.
"Mr. Lin, congratulations!" Shen Bi also praised.
Both of them had witnessed Lin Haoran's rise.
Especially Bao Yugang — when he first met Lin Haoran, he was still a young man who hadn't even acquired Qingzhou Cement Company yet. They had only chatted briefly because they were neighbors, but even then Bao Yugang could see this young man's extraordinary nature.
The events that followed had completely exceeded Bao Yugang's expectations: not only did Lin Haoran make money from his dealings with Wharf Holdings, but he went on to successively acquire multiple companies — Qingzhou Cement Company, Hong Kong Electric Group, Hong Kong and China Gas Company, Kowloon Bus, Oriental Press Group, and others.
All of this had taken just two short years, and even a seasoned veteran like Bao Yugang was left in awe.
Shen Bi felt the same — his first meeting with Lin Haoran was when Lin Haoran sold Wharf Holdings' shares and visited Huifeng Bank to verify the funds, where they became acquainted.
Thus, at this moment, the two senior figures, besides being amazed, were more or less used to it:
As if whatever earth-shattering move Lin Haoran made, it was only natural.
"I was just lucky, happened to meet a young business elite like Ah Xiong, invested in Aimeigao Company. Come, let me introduce you — this is my partner, Liu Luanzhong, chairman of Aimeigao Company.
Don't be fooled by his young age. Besides managing Aimeigao Company, his personal wealth is already impressive. He manages the company entirely by himself; I'm merely an investor and haven't helped much at all," Lin Haoran said, pulling Liu Luanzhong over to introduce him.
"Mr. Liu, your reputation precedes you. Meeting you today confirms that you are indeed a remarkable young man. It's a blessing for Hong Kong's business world to have another talent like Haoran. If you have time, please visit my private lounge for a chat!" Bao Yugang said warmly while shaking hands with Liu Luanzhong.
"Mr. Liu, you're welcome to visit Huifeng Bank anytime. I truly admire you!" Shen Bi also shook hands warmly.
"Thank you both for your recognition. I will definitely find time to visit!" Despite having basked in the limelight for two months, Liu Luanzhong was still extremely excited by the acknowledgment of these two heavyweights.
Several people chatted inside an office within the stock exchange.
"Today, the number of investors at our stock exchange is several times higher than usual. Looks like they all came for Aimeigao Company!" said the General Manager of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, smiling broadly.
The more investors, the better for the exchange. Each transaction involved a small commission, and volume brought big gains.
"Let's hope so!" Lin Haoran smiled.
"Time's almost up. Let's head out," Liu Luanzhong said after checking the time.
He could hardly contain his excitement.
"Alright, let's go!" Lin Haoran waved his hand and took the lead.
A group of tycoons walked out to the trading floor.
Sure enough, though it was only nine o'clock, the hall was already packed with people.
Many media reporters had also gathered, eager to witness Aimeigao Company's listing.
The past two months' pre-listing publicity had been extremely successful.
Everyone now wanted to see what kind of market value Aimeigao Company would achieve on its first day.
Normally, companies would conduct gray-market trading before listing to ease the pressure. However, Aimeigao Company, offering only 20% of its shares and having performed excellently in the past two months, didn't need it and hadn't arranged for brokers to underwrite the shares.
Additionally, before the listing, Aimeigao Company had offered a stock subscription to employees and executives, with Horterley Company's assistance.
In the end, of the 20 million shares, 6.82 million shares were subscribed by executives and employees, and Huifeng Bank subscribed for another 1 million shares.
Thus, only 12.18 million shares were left for public subscription.
That was why Lin Haoran was so confident the shares would be quickly snapped up.
The Hong Kong stock market was still in a bull market phase — investors were flush with optimism.
At such a time, who wouldn't rush to grab high-quality stocks?
At 9:18 a.m., under the witness of Bao Yugang, Shen Bi, many reporters, and investors, Lin Haoran and Liu Luanzhong stood side by side and jointly rang the listing bell.
It was a solemn and exciting moment, marking the official listing of Aimeigao Company — primarily a fan manufacturing enterprise — onto the capital market.
The atmosphere was electric, with drums beating and lion dancers leaping about, turning the entire scene into a festive celebration.
Everyone present was immersed in joy and expectation, celebrating this historic moment.
Shortly after, at 9:30 a.m., the stock market officially opened.
With the opening bell, Aimeigao Company's stock began trading freely on the secondary market, entering a new chapter.
The other three exchanges were also lively, though not as grand as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
After the listing ceremony, Lin Haoran was surprised that Bao Yugang and Shen Bi, despite their busy schedules, didn't rush off.
They too wanted to witness the miracle — to see how long it would take for the remaining shares to be fully bought.
Lin Haoran sat in a private room, looking out through a glass window at the bustling trading floor, filled with expectation.
Liu Luanzhong, unable to sit still, had run off somewhere.
Only six minutes later, Liu Luanzhong burst into the room, exclaiming excitedly, "Haoran, all our shares have been sold out!"
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Bao Yugang said warmly.
"Faster than I imagined. I thought it would take at least half an hour!" Shen Bi said, shocked.
Although the four stock exchanges were listing simultaneously, with over 12 million shares, having them snapped up in just five to six minutes was beyond anyone's expectations.
"Thank you, thank you!" Lin Haoran replied with a bright smile.
All 20 million shares were sold, meaning Aimeigao Company had raised 200 million Hong Kong dollars from the IPO.
The company's finances were now extremely robust.
Seeing the results, Shen Bi and Bao Yugang bid their farewells.
They were extremely busy, and staying at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for this long was already rare. Having witnessed the miracle, they naturally needed to return to their own affairs.
By the market's noon break at 12:00 p.m., Aimeigao Company's share price had already risen to 16.8 Hong Kong dollars per share.
This meant that the company's market capitalization had reached a staggering 1.68 billion Hong Kong dollars.
At noon, everyone had a simple lunch at the exchange, chatting about the listing.
Lin Haoran stayed at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange throughout the afternoon.
At 4:00 p.m., when the closing bell rang, everyone's faces were full of joy.
At that moment, Aimeigao Company's share price had broken through 18 Hong Kong dollars, reaching 18.21 Hong Kong dollars.
Thus, by the close of trading today, Aimeigao Company's market value had soared to 1.821 billion Hong Kong dollars.
Later, Lin Haoran, Liu Luanzhong, and the senior executives of Aimeigao Company held a grand celebratory banquet at a luxury hotel nearby.
"Haoran, say a few words," Liu Luanzhong said excitedly after finishing his own speech at the banquet.
"Thank you all for your support and companionship. It's your trust and efforts that enabled Aimeigao Company to stand out in this fiercely competitive market and successfully go public.
Today, we celebrate this historic achievement, but also mark a new beginning.
Let's work together to create an even more brilliant tomorrow!" Lin Haoran said with a smile, standing up to address the attendees.
Today was undoubtedly a day to be remembered for both Lin Haoran and Liu Luanzhong.
The overwhelming enthusiasm of investors had pushed Aimeigao Company's market value up to over 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars, leaving Lin Haoran's heart surging with passion and excitement.
This achievement meant that from its first day, Aimeigao Company had entered the top 50 publicly listed companies in Hong Kong, showcasing its powerful market influence and growth potential.
As Lin Haoran's speech ended, the venue erupted in thunderous applause and cheers, pushing the celebration to its peak.
The company's senior executives all raised their glasses to celebrate this hard-won victory.
Many of these executives were elite talents carefully recruited through headhunting companies over the past two months, injecting new vitality and wisdom into Aimeigao Company.
After all, post-IPO, the company would face a more complex market environment and higher management demands.
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