More IPOs predicted in 2013

China's A-share markets are expected to see 200 listings this year, which could raise 130 billion yuan ($20.9 billion) to 150 billion yuan because of the improvement in the capital markets and the economy, international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said on Jan 7.

Last year, the yuan-denominated markets saw 155 IPOs, which raised 108.3 billion yuan.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange attracted 26 IPOs in 2012, raising 38.3 billion yuan. The number of IPOs was down 33 percent from the previous year, while the money raised through these IPOs was down 64 percent.

The Shenzhen SME Board listed 55 IPOs, down 52 percent year-on-year. And they raised 34.9 billion yuan, a decrease of 66 percent. ChiNext, the secondary board, listed 74 IPOs, down 42 percent from last year, with the amount raised reaching 35.1 billion yuan, a decrease of 56 percent.

"Industrial products, information technology, financial services, and retail and consumer will be the major players this year," said Frank Lyn, PwC China and Hong Kong managing partner.

More than 830 enterprises are now waiting for a listing in Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets.

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