Fangda represented China International Capital Corporation Limited as joint sponsor and lead underwriter in Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)’s initial public offering and listing on the SSE STAR Market (Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board) on July 16, 2020. The IPO raised over RMB46 billion (over RMB53 billion after the exercise of the over-allotment option). SMIC’s IPO is the largest on the STAR Market to date.

SMIC is one of the world’s leading integrated circuit (IC) companies, as well as being the most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in China. SMIC is the first overseas listed red chip enterprise to enter the A-share capital market through this type of offering.

Fangda advised on all aspects of the offering, including legal research, corporate governance, and consultation with all domestic and international securities regulatory agencies.