【明報專訊】LEADING MAINLAND HOME APPLIANCE COMPANY MIDEA GROUP is launching an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to raise a maximum of approximately US$3.5 billion (or about HK$27 billion). The listing is set to become the largest in Hong Kong's IPO market this year. More big companies on the mainland are likely to be encouraged to launch their IPOs in Hong Kong if Midea's listing is well received by the market.