PRC infant formula maker debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
November 09, 2010 | BY
Candice MakGuangdong-based infant formula company Yashili has raised HK$2.7 billion (US$348 million) through its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,…
Guangdong-based infant formula company Yashili has raised HK$2.7 billion (US$348 million) through its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including a Rule 144A/Regulation S placement to global investors. The joint sponsors and underwriters on the offering were UBS, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citic Securities.
The issuer holds a leading position in second-and third-tier Chinese cities, and operates dairy plants in the Guangdong, Heilongjiang, Shanxi and Henan provinces. US private equity firm, Carlyle Group owns a 17.3% stake in Yashili.
Representing Yashili on Hong Kong and US law was an Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe team led by Edwin Luk and Allen Shyu. The PRC adviser to the issuer was Tian Yuan Law Firm. Clifford Chance acted as Hong Kong and US counsel to the joint sponsors and underwriters, while Jingtian & Gongcheng was their PRC counsel. Conyers Dill & Pearman was the adviser on offshore law.
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