上市公司询价转让成私募套利新方向，这几家百亿私募现身了

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the increasing popularity of inquiry transfer among A-share listed companies in 2023, with a significant rise in the number of announcements and transactions [1][2] - As of July 17, 2023, 67 listed companies have announced 71 inquiry transfers, marking a notable increase compared to previous years since the system's pilot launch in August 2020 [1][2] - The inquiry transfer system officially launched on the ChiNext board in May 2024, contributing to the surge in inquiry transfer cases this year [2] Group 2 - Inquiry transfers allow shareholders of listed companies to transfer shares before the initial public offering through market-based pricing, which helps mitigate the impact of large sell-offs on secondary market prices [2][7] - Private equity firms are significant participants in inquiry transfers, often acquiring shares at a discount compared to market prices, providing an efficient way to build large positions [2][4] - As of July 17, 2023, 12 private equity firms have participated in inquiry transfers at least 10 times this year, with many managing over 2 billion yuan [4][5] Group 3 - Lingding Investment is the most active private equity firm, appearing in the transfer lists of 47 companies, with notable transactions in companies like Guibao Pet and Jimi Technology [5][6] - Other prominent private equity firms include Shengquan Hengyuan and Jinde Private Equity, both managing over 10 billion yuan and frequently participating in inquiry transfers [6][7] - The inquiry transfer process requires a minimum transfer of 1% of the total shares, with a six-month lock-up period for the acquired shares, favoring larger private equity firms with sufficient capital [7]