Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-06-24 00:03Group 1 - The main financing method for listed companies this year remains private placements, with 70 companies completing placements by June 22, raising a total of 580.95 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 529.39% [1] - The top five sectors for fundraising through private placements include banking, non-bank financials, public utilities, defense and military, and basic chemicals, with three banks raising a total of 415 billion yuan [1] - Major state-owned banks, such as Bank of China and Bank of Communications, have significantly contributed to the increase in private placement scale, with Bank of China raising 165 billion yuan and Bank of Communications raising 120 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The majority of private placements are subscribed by institutional investors and natural persons, with nine companies having their entire placements subscribed by major shareholders this year [2] - The recovery of the private placement market is supported by policy initiatives, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission's merger guidelines released in September last year, which have revitalized the market [2] - The active period of mergers and acquisitions among A-share listed companies is becoming an important investment theme, allowing investors to participate in quality M&A transactions through private placements [2]