Core Viewpoint - OneConnect Financial Technology, known as the "first fintech stock," is set to delist following a privatization plan approved by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands [1][3]. Group 1: Privatization and Delisting - On November 14, the Grand Court approved the privatization proposal by Platinum YU Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ping An Insurance, which will lead to the delisting of OneConnect from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange [1][3]. - The delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is scheduled to take effect on November 21, while the American Depositary Shares (ADS) will be permanently suspended on the same date, with the final delisting expected by December 1 [1][3]. - The privatization offer includes a purchase price of HKD 2.068 per share (approximately USD 7.976 per ADS), providing a significant premium to recent market prices [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, OneConnect reported revenue from continuing operations of RMB 801 million, with a gross margin of 26.1% [3]. - The company experienced a 16.6% year-on-year increase in revenue from operational support services, totaling RMB 309 million, driven by increased transaction volumes in insurance solutions [3]. - However, the company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 78.5 million, a decline of 156.4% year-on-year [3]. Group 3: Company Background - OneConnect Financial Technology was established in 2015 and is a fintech service provider under Ping An Group, focusing on digital solutions for financial institutions [1]. - The company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2019 and later achieved a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2022 [2].
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