Chinese AI firm DeepSeek taps underwriters including Citic Securities for IPO: sources2-MIN READ2-MIN2ListenPublished: 8:34pm, 9 Sep 2026Updated: 8:52pm, 9 Sep 2026Citic Securities was one of the four underwriters tapped by the Hangzhou-based firm, which aims to begin the IPO process this year to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Nasdaq-like Star market, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information was private.DeepSeek and Citic Securities did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside normal business hours on Wednesday.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek taps underwriters including Citic Securities for IPO: sources
Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO). The Hangzhou-based company has hired four underwriters, including Citic Securities, to manage the process.
Ben JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-09 · 12:34 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO). The Hangzhou-based company has hired four underwriters, including Citic Securities, to manage the process. DeepSeek intends to initiate the IPO process this year with the goal of listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Star market. This information comes from two individuals familiar with the private matter.
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DeepSeek aims to begin the IPO process this year.
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The company aims to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Star market.
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DeepSeek has tapped Citic Securities as one of four underwriters for its IPO.
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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is planning an IPO.
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