IPO hopefuls forced to slash valuations as Asian listings slump

Weaker investor appetite curtails companies' fundraising ambitions

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Babytree, an online parenting community part-owned by Alibaba, cut its proceeds target by 70%.

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Chinese IPO candidates are cutting fundraising targets or delaying Hong Kong flotations, as Asia's weak market for initial public offerings dashes hopes for big debuts.

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