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Linda Ruan

Of Counsel
About
Linda Ruan has extensive experience across a wide range of commercial transactions, including securities issuances such as initial public offerings of red chip and H share companies, various bond issuances, and cross border mergers and acquisitions. Her clients include listed and private companies, major state-owned enterprises, and leading investment banks in China and Hong Kong.

EXPERIENCE

  • APT Electronics Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2551), represented the sole sponsor and the underwriters in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. APT Electronics is a provider of intelligent automotive vision products integrating “LED+” technologies. It integrates LED technologies with integrated circuits (ICs), electronic control, software, sensors, optics, and others.*
  • Changjiu Holdings Limited (HKEX: 6959), represented the joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with its US$38.5 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Changjiu provides pledged vehicle monitoring services and automobile dealership operation management services in China.*
  • YH Entertainment Group (HKEX:2306), represented the joint sponsors and overall coordinators China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited and other underwriters in connection with its HK$391.4 million (US$50.1 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. YH Entertainment is an established artist management company in China with the highest revenue-based market share.*
  • Haidilao International Holding Ltd. (HKEX: 6862) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board. Haidilao International Holding Ltd. is a globally leading and fast-growing Chinese cuisine restaurant brand focusing on hot pot cuisine. Proceeds: US$964 million.*
  • Country Garden Services Holdings Company Limited (HKEX: 6098) in connection with its listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by way of introduction. Country Garden Services is a leading residential property management service provider in China.*
  • Shanshan Brand Management Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 1749) in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by way of share offer of H Shares. Shanshan involves in design, marketing and sale of formal and casual business menswear in the P.R.C. Proceeds: US$16.19 million.*

    *Denotes experience at a previous firm
Languages
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Recognized in IFLR1000 2019 and 2020 as a “Notable practitioner” for capital markets: equity.
Education
  • Renmin University of China, B.Econ.

Additional Information

  • Qualified in the P.R.C. but does not hold a current P.R.C. practicing certificate.