LJZ(SH:600663) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-17 03:53Core Insights - Lujiazui Guotai Life Insurance has completed the acquisition of a whole office building in Shanghai's Pudong New Area for a total price of 895 million RMB, which will serve as the company's headquarters [1][2] Company Overview - Lujiazui Guotai Life Insurance was established in 2004 and is the first cross-strait joint venture life insurance company in mainland China, headquartered in Shanghai with a registered capital of 3 billion RMB [5] - The company has established 11 branches and nearly 50 marketing outlets nationwide, offering over a hundred types of insurance products [5] - As of the end of 2024, the company's total assets are projected to reach 35 billion RMB [5] Transaction Details - The acquired property includes floors 3 to 9 of the Qiantan Hui N5 office building, a storage room on the third floor, and 50 parking spaces in the underground garage [2] - The total transaction price is 895 million RMB, including VAT, with a net price of approximately 821 million RMB [2] Market Context - This acquisition is part of a broader trend where insurance companies are actively investing in the Shanghai office market, with other notable transactions including a 10.8 billion RMB acquisition by China Post Insurance for a property in Jing'an District [6][7] - Major insurance companies have disclosed significant real estate investments in 2023, with a total of over 4.8 billion RMB in new investments reported by several firms [7]