连连数字(02598)发布公告，于2025年10月22日斥资353.87万港元回购44万股股份。 ...

公司名稱： 連連數字科技股份有限公司 FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 呈交日期： 2025年10月22日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 H | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02598 | 說明 H股 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 行股份（不 ...

Group 1 - Multiple companies conducted share buybacks on October 21, 2025, with a total of 30 companies listed [1] - The largest buyback was by Cloud Factory (N23027), repurchasing 2.1 million shares for a total of 8.22 million yuan [1][2] - Other notable buybacks include Linklogis Technology (W09959) with 2.38 million shares for 7.45 million yuan and Mengniu Dairy (02319) with 500,000 shares for 7.26 million yuan [2] Group 2 - Cumulative buyback amounts for the year show Cloud Factory (N23027) has repurchased a total of 26.62 million shares, representing 5.786% of its total share capital [2] - Linklogis Technology (W09959) has repurchased 67.82 million shares, accounting for 3.174% of its total share capital [2] - Other companies with significant cumulative buybacks include Stone Four Pharmaceutical (02005) with 39.20 million shares (1.328%) and Kangchen Pharmaceutical (01681) with 6.50 million shares (7.637%) [2][3]

连连数字(02598)公布，2025年10月21日耗资约107.91万港元回购13.55万股股份。 ...

智通财经APP讯，连连数字(02598)公布，2025年10月21日耗资约107.91万港元回购13.55万股股份。 ...

格隆汇10月21日丨连连数字(02598.HK)公告，10月21日耗资108万港元回购13.6万股。 ...

翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) FF305 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 H | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02598 | 說明 H股 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 行股份（不包括庫存股 份）數目百分比 (註3) | 庫存股份數目 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已發行股份總數 | | 於下列日期開始時的結存(註1) | 2025年9月30日 | 457,605,127 | | 771,000 | | 458,376,127 | | 1). 購回股份 (股份被持作庫存股份) | | | -135,500 0.0296 % | 135,500 HK ...

Core Insights - The non-bank payment industry in China is undergoing significant consolidation, with 9 non-bank payment institutions undergoing major changes this year, including increased shareholding by major stakeholders in some companies [1] - The industry is entering a deep reshuffling phase characterized by compliance and consolidation, with new regulations raising the minimum registered capital for non-bank payment institutions to RMB 100 million [2] - The trend indicates a shift from scale competition to quality competition, with payment licenses concentrating among entities with ecosystems, scenarios, and compliance capabilities [2] Industry Developments - A total of 271 third-party payment companies have received payment licenses since the central bank began issuing them, with only 164 currently holding valid licenses as of October 2025 [2] - Recent actions by payment institutions, such as capital increases and executive changes, reflect their proactive approach to regulatory compliance and market adaptation [3] Capital Flow and Market Trends - The cross-border payment sector is experiencing rapid growth, contrasting with the contraction of the traditional card payment market [4] - Companies like Lianlian Digital and PayPal are actively acquiring overseas payment licenses, indicating a strategic push towards international markets [4][5] - Lianlian Digital reported a revenue of RMB 1.315 billion for 2024, a 27.9% increase year-on-year, with a gross profit of RMB 683 million and a gross margin of 51.9% [4] Strategic Focus - Payment institutions are advised to view compliance as a lifeline and invest in technology for risk control, data security, and fraud prevention [4] - There is a growing emphasis on deepening service scenarios and enhancing technological capabilities to provide innovative and high-quality payment products and services [5]

Core Insights - The company is the largest independent digital payment solution provider in China, holding 65 global licenses and covering key markets including mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, the UK, Thailand, Luxembourg, and Indonesia, with plans to expand into emerging markets like the Middle East and Latin America [1][2] - The digital payment market is rapidly growing due to globalization and the expansion of cross-border e-commerce, with China's cross-border e-commerce import and export compound growth rate reaching 13.7% from 2020 to 2024 [2] - The company's revenue primarily comes from cross-border payment services, which account for approximately 60% of total revenue, helping merchants navigate high costs and compliance risks associated with cross-border transactions [3] Company Performance - The company's cross-border payment fee rates have remained stable between 2.8‰ and 3.8‰ from 2020 to 2024, while domestic payment rates are around 0.1-0.2‰, influenced by intense competition [3] - The company has seen significant growth in its value-added services, particularly in digital marketing, which generated revenues of 3.76 million, 53.58 million, and 79.08 million yuan from 2021 to the first three quarters of 2023, respectively [3] - The sale of shares in a subsidiary contributed approximately 2 billion yuan to the company's performance in the first half of 2025, with expectations of reduced impairment losses in the future [3] Regulatory Developments - The company obtained a VATP (Virtual Asset Trading Platform) license in Hong Kong by the end of 2024, which is expected to enhance its business capabilities and service offerings [4] - The VATP license is rare, and the company is one of the few licensed institutions with trade payment scenarios, potentially allowing for improved efficiency in cross-border payment settlements [4] Future Outlook - Revenue projections for the company are estimated at 1.7 billion, 2.2 billion, and 2.7 billion yuan for 2025 to 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 29.3%, 29.6%, and 22.7% respectively [4] - The company is expected to leverage its WEB3 ecosystem applications to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and create synergies with its core business [4]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [5][10]. Core Insights - The company is the largest independent digital payment solution provider in China, offering digital payment and value-added services to global traders. It has obtained 65 licenses globally, covering key markets including mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, the UK, Thailand, Luxembourg, and Indonesia [6][18]. - The digital payment market is rapidly growing due to globalization and the trend of cross-border e-commerce, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% for China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports from 2020 to 2024 [6][42]. - The company's revenue primarily comes from global payment services, with cross-border payment contributing about 60% of its income. The fee rates for cross-border payments are expected to remain stable, while domestic payment rates are lower due to competition [6][9]. - The company has seen significant growth in its value-added services, which include digital marketing and operational support, with revenue from digital marketing rapidly increasing from 3.76 million in 2021 to 79.08 million in 2023 [6][50]. - The strategic sale of shares in a joint venture has positively impacted the company's performance, with a reported gain of approximately 2 billion RMB in the first half of 2025 [6][34]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company was established in 2009 and has focused on digital payment services, obtaining various licenses to expand its global footprint. It has a strong management team with extensive experience in finance and technology [18][24]. Market Performance - As of October 10, 2025, the company's closing price was HKD 8.67, with a market capitalization of approximately HKD 9.69 billion. The asset-liability ratio stands at 86.32% [3]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 1.7 billion, 2.2 billion, and 2.7 billion RMB, with corresponding growth rates of 29.3%, 29.6%, and 22.7% [9][12]. - The net profit for 2025 is projected to be 1.456 billion RMB, with a significant increase from previous years [9][12]. Competitive Landscape - The cross-border payment industry is characterized by a few dominant players, with the company being the only Chinese firm holding payment licenses in all US states. The competitive landscape includes companies like Payoneer and Airwallex, each with unique strengths [53][57]. Strategic Developments - The company has received a VATP license in Hong Kong, which is expected to enhance its business capabilities in virtual asset trading and improve cross-border payment efficiency [9][10].