港股“扫货”不停，平安人寿三度举牌招商银行

Group 1 - Ping An Life increased its stake in China Merchants Bank H-shares to 15% after acquiring 6.2955 million shares on June 17, triggering the Hong Kong market's disclosure requirements [1] - This marks the third time in 2023 that Ping An Life has raised its stake in China Merchants Bank, having initially acquired 5% in January and then increasing it to over 10% in March with an investment of nearly 300 million HKD [1][2] - Overall, Ping An Life has accumulated nearly 500 million shares of China Merchants Bank H-shares this year, with total expenditures exceeding 20 billion HKD based on average transaction prices [2] Group 2 - Other insurance companies, such as Xinhua Insurance and Ruizhong Life, are also showing interest in bank stocks, indicating a broader trend among insurers [2] - The preference for listed banks is attributed to their stable operations, good liquidity, high dividend yields, and potential for capital appreciation, making H-shares particularly attractive due to their relative discount compared to A-shares [2] - As of June 25, 2023, China Merchants Bank H-shares have risen over 40% year-to-date, reaching a new high of 56.25 HKD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.42 and a dividend yield of 7.22%, significantly higher than that of A-shares [2] Group 3 - For the full year 2024, China Merchants Bank is projected to achieve revenue of 337.488 billion CNY, a slight decline of 0.48% year-on-year, while net profit is expected to grow by 1.22% to 148.391 billion CNY, with a non-performing loan ratio maintained at a low level of 0.95% [2] - In Q1 2023, the bank reported a revenue of 83.751 billion CNY, down 3.09% year-on-year, and a net profit of 37.286 billion CNY, down 2.08% year-on-year, with the non-performing loan ratio unchanged from the previous year [3] - Regulatory policies are becoming more favorable, with initiatives to expand the scope of long-term insurance fund investments and reduce investment risk factors for insurance companies, which may enhance the willingness of insurance capital to enter the market [3]