Cornerstone group propels Everbright to $1bn IPO win

Everbright Securities braved the summer slowdown this week to seal Hong Kong’s fourth $1bn-plus IPO of 2016. Investors turned up for the deal, but to secure its success Everbright followed its peers in placing a large chunk of the float with cornerstone investors. Although eye-catching, the move did not dampen demand, with orders covering the book throughout its pricing range. Jonathan Breen and John Loh report.