Smartphone maker Honor has officially begun its journey toward an A-share initial public offering (IPO) after filing for listing guidance with the Shenzhen Securities Regulatory Bureau. CITIC Securities has been appointed as its underwriter, marking a significant step in the company's capital market ambitions.
Since its acquisition by Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co. in November 2020, the brand has charted a new course. The company completed its shareholding restructuring in Q4 2024 and officially rebranded as "Honor Device Co., Ltd." on December 28 of the same year.
To date, Honor has attracted over 20 shareholders, including state-backed giants such as China Mobile, China Telecom, and CICC Capital-affiliated funds, which joined as investors in 2024.
With the IPO guidance filing now public, Honor enters a critical new phase, positioning itself for a potential blockbuster listing on China's A-share market.