** Shares of XtalPi Holdings 2228.HK , a provider of drug
and material science research and development solutions, jump as
much as 9.7% to HK$7.25, their highest levels since November 8
** Stock on track for the biggest one-day pct gain since
February 10, if gains hold
** XtalPi, which went public on June 13, expects its
2024 revenue to reach HK$250 million ($32.13 million), meeting
the revenue threshold requirement for specialist technology
companies under Hong Kong's listing rules
** According to the listing rules, specialist technology
companies must prove that it meets the definition of such a
company and generate at least HK$250 million from their
specialist technology business segments in the most recent
audited financial year, among other criteria
** Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC rises 2.1%,
healthcare index .HSCIH climbs 2.4% and Hang Seng Index .HSI
advances 1.3%
($1 = 7.7810 Hong Kong dollars)
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))