Fosun-backed Shanghai Henlius Biotech has priced shares at the bottom of its range to raise $410m in its initial public offering ahead of public trading next week.

Shanghai Henlius Biotech, a China-based biotechnology developer backed by conglomerate Fosun, will raise $410m in its initial public offering, Reuters reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company issued approximately 64.7 million shares priced at HK$49.60 ($6.34) and will begin trading on the Hong Stock Exchange on September 25. The share price represents the bottom of Henlius’ range, set last week with a top end of $7.40.

Zhejiang Staidson Investment, the corporate venturing arm of pharmaceutical company…

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