SGShein, a fast-fashion retailer, is reportedly considering reducing the investment costs for certain late-stage investors as it prepares for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO). According to Bloomberg News, the company might provide a combination of cash payments and additional Class B shares to investors who participated in earlier funding rounds, including pre-Series D, Series D, and Series D+ stages. This move aims to adjust the valuation to approximately $40 billion, which would align with the expected IPO valuation. However, no final decision has been made yet, and the exact terms will depend on the IPO valuation achieved. The report comes amid uncertainty, as Shein reported a $99 million net loss in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a $395 million net profit in the same period last year.
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