Shein: London Approves IPO but Tariffs and End Of "De Minimis" Exemption to Lower Valuation
In the past week, Reuters reported that Shein has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its IPO in London.
In February 2025, Reuters reported Shein could cut its valuation in a potential listing to around $50 billion, which would be 24% lower than the previous private market funding round.
Tariff war and ending de minimis for shipments from China to US are likely to result in further reduction in the valuation of Shein, much lower than $50 billion.
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