The listing of China hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today has lifted its two founding couples into the ranks of the world’s billionaires.
Zhang Yong and his wife Shu Ping hold combined stakes worth $6.9 billion at today’s closing price of HK$17.82. In addition, Shi Yonghong and Li Haiyan hold shares worth $3.3 billion. Haidilao’s IPO price was HK$17.80 per share.
Zhang and Shu also have a stake in Hong Kong-listed Yihai International, bringing their total fortune to $7.9 billion. Shi and Li additionally have a stake in Yihai International, bringing their total fortune to $3.7 billion.
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-with Elaine Mao
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