Sinocom Pharma Withdraws IPO Plans, Cites Market Conditions

Sinocom Pharmaceutical Inc. withdrew plans for an initial public offering Thursday, citing general market conditions. The company, which distributes traditional Chinese medicines and manages raw-herb plantations, unveiled plans in May for an IPO of up to $57.5 million in stock to raise funds for expansion. August was a brutal month for the U.S IPO market and more offerings have been postponed than priced over the past few weeks. Broader stock-market volatility and uncertainty about the global economy have made investors wary of investing in new stocks.

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