Core Viewpoint - The capital market remains highly prosperous, and the supply-side reform in the securities industry is accelerating, with a focus on offensive opportunities in the brokerage sector. The expected net profit growth for the brokerage sector in 2025 is 51% year-on-year, indicating a mismatch between valuation and performance improvement trends, suggesting ample room for valuation upgrades [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Supply-Side Reform - The integration of licenses among Huijin-backed brokerages has commenced, promoting supply-side reform in the brokerage industry. The merger involves China International Capital Corporation (CICC) absorbing Sinolink Securities and Dongxing Securities through a stock exchange method, which is expected to enhance the financial resources under Huijin and create a world-class investment bank [2][3]. Group 2: CICC's Strength Enhancement - Following the merger, CICC's net assets are projected to rise to 171.5 billion, elevating its position to the fourth in the industry. This merger will strengthen CICC's capital base and enhance its competitiveness in asset management and brokerage services, opening up long-term growth opportunities [3][4]. Group 3: Business Complementarity - The merger is expected to enhance CICC's strengths in brokerage and asset management, with the integration of licenses among subsidiaries. CICC's brokerage, investment banking, and asset management revenues are currently at 22%, 14%, and 5% respectively, while Sinolink and Dongxing have different strengths that can complement CICC's offerings [4][5]. Group 4: Regional Competitive Advantage - The merger will likely improve CICC's competitive position in regions such as Fujian and Liaoning, where it will increase its market share through the combined network of brokerage offices from CICC, Sinolink, and Dongxing [5]. Group 5: Strategic Restructuring in the Industry - The construction of a first-class investment bank is becoming clearer, with the necessity and feasibility of strategic restructuring among other leading brokerages increasing. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has outlined a ten-year strategic goal for the securities industry, aiming to form 2 to 3 internationally competitive investment banks [6].