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South Korean data centre firm Elice tumbles on Kosdaq debut
Elice, a South Korean data centre operator, saw its shares decline on its first day of trading after raising 201 billion won (S$192.92 million) in what was the largest initial public offering on Kosdaq this year.
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The data centre firm's disappointing market debut marks a setback for South Korea's secondary bourse, which has attracted growing interest from technology and infrastructure companies seeking capital. Elice's 201 billion won IPO was the biggest to list on Kosdaq in 2026, underscoring investor appetite for data centre plays amid rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure across Asia.
The sharp decline in Elice's share price on its opening day reflects broader market volatility and caution among investors, despite the company's significant fundraising achievement. Data centre operators have become attractive investment targets as companies across the region expand their digital infrastructure to support growing data consumption.
Elice's listing comes as South Korea continues to position itself as a regional hub for technology and infrastructure investment. The firm's performance may influence sentiment for other data centre operators considering public listings in the coming months.