Summary of the Conference Call for Lianlian Digital Company Overview - Lianlian Digital operates primarily in two segments: digital payment services (87% of revenue) and value-added services (10% of revenue) [3] - The company’s overall GDP for 2024 is projected to be approximately 3.3 trillion, representing a year-on-year growth of 65% [2][3] - Global payment accounts for 61% of total revenue, while domestic payment accounts for 26% [3] Financial Performance - Overall revenue growth for the company is expected to be 28% year-on-year [2][3] - Global payment GDP is estimated at 281.5 billion, with a growth rate of 64% [3] - Domestic payment GDP is projected at 3 trillion, also with a year-on-year growth of 65% [3] - Global payment fee rate remains stable at around 0.3%, with a gross margin of approximately 72% [2][3] - Domestic payment fee rate is about 0.1%, with a gross margin of 20% [2][3] Future Strategy - The company plans to increase investment in cross-border payments, targeting local cross-border e-commerce and tourism sectors [2] - Expected annual growth rate for cross-border payment GTV is around 30%, with fee rates maintaining at 0.3% and gross margins around 70% [2][3] - Domestic payment GTV growth is expected to remain at 10%-15%, with fee rates at 0.1% and gross margins between 20%-25% [5] Innovations and Developments - Establishment of DFX Labs and acquisition of the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license to enhance cross-border small currency settlement efficiency [2][7] - The trading platform will focus on processing RMB settlements for cross-border trade funds, primarily serving institutional clients [9] - The platform is expected to officially operate by Q4 2025, with initial application scenarios accounting for 30% of cross-border trade flow [9] Market Positioning - The trading platform will not cater to retail clients but will focus on institutional clients and cross-border trade scenarios [13] - The company aims to provide a seamless process for converting small currencies into RMB and then into required fiat currencies, reducing risks associated with exchange rate fluctuations [14] Competitive Advantages - The VATP license is a combination of four licenses, making it challenging to obtain, but essential for conducting trading platform operations [10][11] - The company’s cross-border payment services may be opened to other payment institutions in the future, providing compliant solutions for RMB transactions in cross-border trade [19] Operational Efficiency - The trading platform allows for rapid conversion of small currencies to stablecoins, significantly reducing transaction times from several days to within one day [17] - The company has established a fund aggregation center in Hong Kong to streamline the withdrawal process for clients, avoiding complex domestic procedures [23] Regulatory Compliance - The company engages with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with foreign exchange management and customs regulations, ensuring the authenticity of funds and trade [19] Conclusion - Lianlian Digital is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for cross-border payment solutions, leveraging its technological innovations and regulatory compliance to enhance operational efficiency and expand its market reach [2][3][19]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is set to implement the "Stablecoin Ordinance" in August, which will establish a licensing system for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong [1][2] - The Financial Secretary, Xu Zhengyu, indicated that the number of licenses issued will be in the "single digits," with expectations to receive applications after the ordinance takes effect [2] - There are currently at least nine institutions interested in applying for stablecoin licenses, including three that are part of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin issuer sandbox [2] Group 2 - Following the announcement, Hong Kong's stablecoin concept stocks saw significant gains, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as Guotai Junan International (+10.77%) and Yika (+9.87%) [3] - Stablecoins are expected to facilitate cross-border payments and reduce transaction costs, serving as a local currency alternative in specific regions [4] - Analysts from various securities firms suggest that the stablecoin market is expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading into broader payment applications, indicating a rapid increase in market size and trading activity [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing interest in stablecoins and has a strong foundation for growth in its payment business, supported by its licenses, compliance, technology, partnerships, and customer resources [1][2]. Group 1: Business Model and Market Position - The company focuses on providing payment services to B2B merchants, differentiating itself from consumer-focused e-wallets and third-party payment processors [1]. - In 2024, the company's digital payment revenue is expected to contribute 88% from TPV fees, with cross-border payments accounting for 61% and domestic payments for 26% [1]. - The company has a unique competitive advantage with its self-built licensing system and an open cooperation ecosystem, supported by 65 global payment licenses [1]. Group 2: Growth Expectations and Future Drivers - The company is expected to maintain a stable growth trajectory with a projected payment revenue growth rate of over 20% in the coming years, driven by a low dependency on any single market [1]. - The company plans to enhance its global licensing and local service capabilities while expanding its value-added services to support comprehensive business operations [1]. - The company has begun exploring opportunities in the Web3 space, which aligns with the application of stablecoins in cross-border payments, potentially improving global payment efficiency [2]. Group 3: Profitability and Valuation - The company maintains its profit forecast, currently trading at 7x/5x P/S for 2025/2026, with a target price increase of 6% to HKD 15.3, reflecting a 45% upside potential [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent performance and strategic positioning of Lianlian Digital (02598.HK) in the context of the stablecoin market and its efforts to adapt to changes in cross-border trade dynamics. Group 1: Market Performance - Lianlian Digital's stock price experienced a significant increase of 158% over nine trading days, followed by a 40% drop on the tenth day, stabilizing at 10.54 HKD as of June 27 [2] - The stock price rose approximately 65% from May 21 to June 27, following the Hong Kong Legislative Council's approval of the Stablecoin Bill [3] Group 2: Stablecoin and Virtual Asset Strategy - Lianlian Digital is actively involved in the stablecoin sector, having partnered with Yuan Coin Technology, one of the first three stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, to develop the "Yuan Coin Wallet" [3] - The company has obtained a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license, which positions it to expand its virtual asset financial services [4] - The stablecoin concept is seen as a key entry point for traditional finance, offering advantages in payment efficiency and cost [4] Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Lianlian Digital reported total revenue of 1.315 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 27.9%, and achieved a profit of 78.7 million CNY, reversing a previous loss of 403 million CNY [7] - The total payment volume (TPV) reached 3.3 trillion CNY, a significant increase of 64.7% year-on-year, driven by growth in cross-border e-commerce and B2B traditional trade [8] Group 4: Strategic Adjustments - The company sold a 14.56% stake in Lian Tong Company for approximately 1.6 billion CNY, reducing its ownership to 17.63%, which alleviates the financial burden from previous losses [9] - Lianlian Digital is focusing on global expansion by acquiring local licenses and supporting transactions in over 130 currencies, aiming to mitigate risks from changing trade dynamics [13] Group 5: Industry Challenges and Opportunities - The cross-border payment sector faces challenges due to uncertain tariff policies, which may increase transaction costs and compliance risks [11][12] - Lianlian Digital plans to enhance its competitiveness through technology-driven operations and by expanding into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America [15]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the company [7] Core Insights - The company is a digital payment service provider that is expected to benefit from the implementation of stablecoin regulations in Hong Kong, which will take effect on August 1, 2023 [1] - The company has achieved profitability, with total revenue of 1.31 billion RMB in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 28%, and a net profit of 79 million RMB [3][11] - The company plans to apply for stablecoin issuance in Q4 2024, targeting cross-border trade payments [4] Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company primarily offers digital payment solutions, including payment collection, remittance, virtual cards, and aggregated payments, mainly serving small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the cross-border e-commerce sector [2] - As of December 2024, the company has served 5.9 million merchants and holds 65 payment licenses across various jurisdictions [2] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's total transaction volume (TPV) is projected to reach 3.3 trillion RMB, representing a year-on-year growth of 65% [2] - The digital payment service revenue is expected to account for 88% of total revenue, with global payments contributing 70% of digital payment revenue [2][11] - The gross profit margin for 2024 is estimated at 52%, with a gross profit of 683 million RMB [3][11] Business Developments - The company has obtained a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license, allowing it to conduct regulated activities under Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Ordinance [3][12] - The company is also involved in clearing services through a joint venture established with American Express, holding one of the three available clearing licenses in China [4] Market Position and Valuation - The company's current price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 6.2x for 2025E and 5.1x for 2026E, compared to the average P/S ratios of 7.5x for overseas digital payment companies [5][13] - The company has a market capitalization of approximately 10.74 billion HKD [7]

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Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices continued to rise in the afternoon, with the Hang Seng Technology Index leading the way, reaching a peak increase of 1.7% before closing up 1.15% [1] - The Hang Seng Index and the National Enterprises Index rose by 0.7% and 0.86%, respectively, with the Hang Seng Index surpassing 24,000 points [1][2] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks showed strong performance, with Xiaomi up 4.23% and Kuaishou up 3.45% [2] - Real estate stocks and Chinese brokerage stocks performed robustly, particularly Jin Hui Holdings, which surged over 35.77% [2][6] - AI concept stocks and application software stocks were also active, while gold stocks experienced a decline [2][11] Notable Stocks - Kingsoft Corporation rose over 11%, SenseTime increased by over 6%, and several other tech stocks like Xiaomi and JD Health saw gains exceeding 4% [4][5] - Jin Hui Holdings saw a significant increase of 35.77%, while other real estate companies like Yajule Group and Shimao Group also reported gains [6] - Stablecoin concept stocks collectively strengthened, with Lianlian Digital rising nearly 18% [7][8] Financial Sector - Brokerage stocks remained active, with Hongye Futures rising over 17% and several others like Guolian Minsheng and Zhongjin Company also showing gains [9][10] - The recent policy changes allowing companies from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange may further stimulate market activity [10] Logistics and Transportation - Air cargo and logistics stocks saw significant increases, with Jun Gao Holdings up over 26% and SF Express up over 11% [11][12] Gold and Precious Metals - Gold stocks experienced volatility, with companies like Fuhsing Asia and Lingbao Gold seeing declines of over 12% [13] Biopharmaceutical Sector - Biopharmaceutical stocks faced downward pressure, with WuXi Biologics dropping over 5% [14][15] Capital Inflows - Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of 5.743 billion HKD, indicating strong investor interest in Hong Kong stocks [15] Market Outlook - Analysts suggest that with increasing attention from domestic and foreign investors towards Chinese assets, the risk of significant market downturns is relatively controllable, while sector rotation is becoming increasingly important [17]

6月16日，香港稳定币概念股再度迎来狂欢，板块个股全线上涨。截至发稿，连连数字(02598.HK)涨近 15%，联易融科技(09959.HK)和众安在线(06060.HK)涨幅均超12%，其他多股也纷纷跟涨。 稳定币概念股集体飙升的背后，是香港即将释放的又一波数字资产政策红利！ 6月15日，香港特区财政司司长陈茂波发表标题是提速前进 扬帆稳航;的随笔。他表示，香港在数字金 融、绿色金融及离岸人民币市场方面有长足发展，带动了金融机构相关的业务。例如，去年本地银行数 字资产和相关产品交易总额达172亿港元；去年底，在银行托管的数字资产总额达51亿港元。 陈茂波进一步表示，因应最新的发展和形势变化，我们即将就数字资产的发展发表第二份政策宣言，阐 述下一步的政策愿景和方向，一系列具体的措施包括让传统金融服务的优势与数字资产领域的技术创新 有更好的结合、提高数字资产在实体经济活动的安全性和灵活性，以及鼓励本地和国际企业探索数字资 产技术的创新及应用。; 香港财经事务及库务局局长许正宇近日也表示，香港积极发展虚拟资产生态圈，政府即将发布第二份虚 拟资产政策宣言，探索传统金融与虚拟资产的融合，并将于年內就场外交易及托管服务 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依賴 該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. 連連數字科技股份有限公司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） 於股東週年大會上所提呈決議案的投票表決結果如下： （股份代號：2598） 於2025年6月6日舉行之股東週年大會投票表決結果 茲提述連連數字科技股份有限公司（「本公司」）發佈的日期均為2025年4月23日的 通函（「通函」）及通告（「通告」），內容有關本公司2024年股東週年大會（「股東週 年大會」）。除文義另有所指外，本公告所用詞彙與通函所界定者具有相同涵義。 2024年股東週年大會 董事會欣然宣佈股東週年大會已於2025年6月6日（星期五）上午十時正於中國浙江 省杭州市濱江區越達巷79號A座12樓本公司會議室舉行。 於股東週年大會日期，本公司已發行股份總數為1,079,060,000股股份，包括 418,668,764股H股及660,391,236股非上市股份。其中包括771, ...

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices collectively declined, with the Hang Seng Index stopping a three-day rise, closing down 0.48% at 23,792.54 points, with a total turnover of HKD 235.62 billion [1] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.63% to 8,629.75 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index also dropped 0.63% to 5,286.52 points [1] - For the week, the Hang Seng Index rose 2.16%, the China Enterprises Index increased by 2.34%, and the Tech Index gained 2.25% [1] Blue Chip Performance - Kuaishou-W (01024) continued its upward trend, rising 8.44% to HKD 59.1, contributing 22.8 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - The annualized revenue run rate for Kuaishou's AI product exceeded USD 100 million as of March, with monthly payments surpassing RMB 100 million in April and May [2] - Other blue-chip stocks included CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (01093) up 12.72%, Hansoh Pharmaceutical (03692) up 2.84%, while SMIC (00981) fell 4.85% and Trip.com Group (09961) dropped 3.31% [2] Sector Highlights - Large tech stocks generally declined, with Xiaomi down over 2% and Alibaba down over 1%, while Kuaishou rose over 8% [3] - Precious metals saw gains, with China Silver Group rising 26% and silver prices reaching a 13-year high, driven by industrial demand [3] - The innovative drug sector saw gains, with CSPC Pharmaceutical up 12.72% and other biotech firms also performing well, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [4] Stablecoin Sector - The stablecoin sector experienced a pullback after Circle's successful NYSE listing, with China Everbright Holdings (00165) dropping 17.2% [5] - The Hong Kong government announced the implementation of the Stablecoin Regulation on August 1, 2025, which aims to reshape the regulatory framework for stablecoins [6] Automotive Sector - Automotive stocks declined, with XPeng Motors (09868) down 1.77% and Great Wall Motors (02333) down 1.76% [6] - Concerns over a price war in the automotive industry were raised, with profit margins for the sector declining [6] Notable Stocks - WanGuo Gold Group (03939) reached a new high, rising 11.73% to HKD 30, supported by positive mining contracts [7] - Xinyi Energy (03868) increased by 7.07% as it submitted listing materials for a solar power infrastructure REIT in China [8] - Juzhibio (02367) faced pressure, down 3.04%, amid ongoing controversies regarding its product composition [9]