Apple supplier Biel looks to raise $2 billion in Hong Kong IPO

As the Biel Crystal Manufactory Ltd continues to be accused of alleged racial discrimination in job ads, the company is reportedly looking to go public.

According to Bloomberg, unnamed sources claim that Biel is now working on the offering with banks including China International Capital Corp., HSBC Holdings, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. More banks may be added, and while deliberations are continuing, the sources expect that Biel will submit an IPO listing application soon.

Neither Biel nor the three named banks have commented publicly.

As well as the racial discrimination allegation, Biel is also one of the companies that have been accused of violating Chinese labor laws.

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