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Clifford Chance advises Mao Geping Cosmetics on its US$300 million IPO and listing in Hong Kong

10 December 2024

Clifford Chance advises Mao Geping Cosmetics on its US$300 million IPO and listing in Hong Kong

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised leading Chinese beauty company Mao Geping Cosmetics on its initial public offering and listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The IPO is expected to raise approximately US$300 million.

Tim Wang, Chair of China Practice, and partners Jean Thio and Tianning Xiang led the deal, with support from counsel Claire Cao and Qingqing Bu, senior associates James Zhang and Joy Chen, associates Ruonan Tang, Yaping Li, April Zhang, and Cathy Qian, trainee solicitor Cian Fang, legal specialist Janssen Yang, and legal analysts Jill Zhao, Kelsey Lu and Lisa Yan.

Tianning said, "We are delighted to have advised Mao Geping Cosmetics, one of China's leading beauty brands, on its successful listing, paving the way for the company's next chapter of growth. This transaction highlights our firm's deep expertise in capital markets and Greater China coverage. In particular, it builds on our track record of advising consumer companies in the region on their most significant transactions."

Mao Geping Cosmetics was founded in 2000 by Mao Geping, one of China's most well-known celebrity makeup artists. The premium cosmetics company offers a range of makeup and skincare products, sold through department stores in China and e-commerce platforms.

Clifford Chance has advised on the major transactions of several beauty companies, including the privatisation of L'Occitane International, as well as the Hong Kong IPOs and listings of Beauty Farm, Shanghai Chicmax and Giant Biogene.

高伟绅助力毛戈平化妆品3亿美元香港IPO和上市

国际领先律师事务所高伟绅就中国领先美妆公司毛戈平化妆品股份有限公司(“毛戈平化妆品”)在香港联交所主板的首次公开发行和上市,担任毛戈平化妆品的国际法律顾问,本次IPO募资约3亿美元。

本交易由中国业务主席王彦峰、合伙人张珮真和向天宁共同领导,由包括曹阳、卜青青、张南、陈嘉烨、唐若楠、李亚平、张文君、钱超、方思洋、杨森、赵媛、芦可欣和严泽卉在内的IPO团队提供支持。

向天宁律师表示:我们非常高兴能够为中国领先美妆品牌毛戈平化妆品的成功上市提供法律服务,本次上市将为公司的未来持续增长铺平道路。本交易彰显了高伟绅在资本市场和大中华区深厚的专业能力,尤其是进一步夯实了本所为本地区消费品公司重大交易提供法律服务的领先执业实力。

毛戈平化妆品由中国知名明星化妆师毛戈平先生于2000年创立,其通过中国商场和电商平台为消费者提供各类美妆和护肤产品。

高伟绅也曾深度参与美容行业的其他重大交易,包括欧舒丹的私有化交易以及美丽田园上美股份和巨子生物的香港IPO和上市。