Why companies located here rather IPO in USA than apply for listing on SGX?

phunware

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Because America is the roller coaster cowboy town for any stock. Sgx seemed too stable, too many rules, too restrictive. Everyone wants to be the next Tesla, NVDA that swing 20% up and down everyday because every tom dick and Harry are speculating on that market. if you stock up 20% in a day, do you care if your company is still making money tomorrow? Just cash out and make billions for the founder and leave the company to the bad holders. No need to start a thread to ask...
Sinkieland last time also quite havoc

Goh Chok Tong was pushing for 全民拥股, distributing Singtel shares like cdc vouchers





Until we got CLOBBERED
 

rizhal

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Just realised Vantage IPO today and listed in US just like Bitdeer

Even Grab so proud to call themselves a Singapore coy and even send contingent go march in NDP....they are listed in USA instead of SGX


Singapore no good? Government stable, got continuity and a regional financial center that is pro business and respect rule of law


Most importantly no short selling to prevent crazy trader like Nick Leeson to bankrupt entire organisation

You can raise more money in US listing.

The US fund manager will ask you price at $50 / share and they help you raise profile before listing, blow up earning forecast and increase publicity by engaging loud mouth pundits. If under subscribe, they will buy your share using their money.

On the other hand, you can only list conservatively $0.64 / share in SG. If you want any higher, be prepared to be undersubscribed and receive negative image. Because SG market is tiny.
 

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You can raise more money in US listing.

The US fund manager will ask you price at $50 / share and they help you raise profile before listing, blow up earning forecast and increase publicity by engaging loud mouth pundits. If under subscribe, they will buy your share using their money.

On the other hand, you can only list conservatively $0.64 / share in SG. If you want any higher, be prepared to be undersubscribed and receive negative image. Because SG market is tiny.
No wonder MBS not interested to get listed and park under parent company unlike Genting
 

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Minimum capitalization to be listed on NASDAQ is USD50M

Higher liquidity

For companies with cross border currency control, easiest way to gain USD

Owners of the companies get more money under table

Easier to manipulate share prices

Can list unprofitable companies if you can have a convincing story to tell

Higher prestige compared to other stock markets
 
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