NCI(601336) 环球老虎财经·2025-04-03 10:04Group 1 - Xinhua Insurance increased its stake in Beijing Enterprises Holdings by acquiring 150,000 shares, raising its ownership to 62.9385 million shares, which is 5.00% of the total issued shares, triggering a mandatory disclosure [1] - The market value of Xinhua Insurance's holdings in Beijing Enterprises is approximately HKD 1.94 billion [1] - Beijing Enterprises reported a revenue of HKD 84.064 billion for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 2.13%, but its net profit decreased by 6.82% to HKD 5.123 billion [1] Group 2 - This is the second time Xinhua Insurance has made a significant stake acquisition in 2023, having previously acquired 5.45% of Hangzhou Bank from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, increasing its stake to 5.87% [2] - The trend of frequent stake acquisitions by insurance companies reflects a broader pattern, with over six insurance firms having made stake acquisitions in 13 listed companies since 2025 [2] - The focus of these acquisitions is primarily on bank stocks and public utility stocks, with five of the 13 targeted companies being banks, indicating a preference for high-dividend assets in a low-interest-rate environment [2]