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Apple Supplier Lens Tech Said to Price $607 Million Hong Kong Listing at Top of Range

Apple Supplier Lens Tech Said to Price $607 Million Hong Kong Listing at Top of Range

Bloomberg5 days ago
Apple Inc. supplier Lens Technology Co. has raised HK$4.8 billion ($607 million) after pricing its Hong Kong listing at the top of the marketed range, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Shenzhen-listed company has sold 262.3 million shares at HK$18.18 each, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information isn't public. Lens Technology had offered the shares at HK$17.38 to HK$18.18 apiece.
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