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Enflame Tech IPO: Brokers Hold Stakes Ahead of Listing

Shanghai Enflame Technology announced on Sept 7 that online investors forfeited nearly 16,900 shares in its IPO, which will be underwritten by the lead sponsor for 2.3991 million yuan. Brokerages, insurers and trusts had invested early via prior rounds. GF Securities’ alternative arm directly holds over 2.8 million shares, the most among brokers; Guotai Haitong holds over 960,000 directly plus more via platforms. CICC’s private equity arms invested five years ago.

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The forfeiture of IPO shares by online investors, while modest in absolute value, signals tepid retail demand for Enflame's listing, a notable contrast to the heavy institutional backing from brokers and insurers accumulated across earlier funding rounds. The presence of major securities firms as direct shareholders, particularly GF Securities' substantial stake, intertwines their interests with the company's market debut, potentially influencing post-listing price stability and liquidity. The open question is whether this institutional alignment can offset the apparent lack of retail enthusiasm, and how the lead sponsor's absorption of forfeited shares will affect trading dynamics once the stock begins trading. This dynamic is worth watching as it may reflect broader sentiment toward AI chip listings in the current market climate.

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