Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-12-14 23:49Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Securities is actively expanding its capital strength through bond issuance, with a total bond issuance nearing the annual limit for 2024, indicating a strong position in the market [1][3][4]. Group 1: Bond Issuance - On December 11, China Merchants Securities announced it received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to publicly issue bonds totaling up to 40 billion yuan [1][3]. - The company has successfully issued subordinate bonds in two varieties, raising a total of 4.5 billion yuan, with the first variety having a scale of 3 billion yuan and a coupon rate of 2.13% [4]. - As of December 12, the total bond issuance for the year reached 109 billion yuan, just 5 billion yuan short of the 2024 annual target, with expectations to exceed this target due to the recent approval [4][5]. Group 2: Business Growth - The bond issuance has directly driven the growth of the company's proprietary and margin financing businesses, with margin financing funds reaching 129.28 billion yuan, a 35.27% increase from the end of 2024 [2][8]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 18.24 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.76%, and a net profit of 8.87 billion yuan, up 24.08% [7]. - The proprietary business's investment income significantly contributed to this growth, reaching 9.68 billion yuan, a 91.38% increase year-on-year [7]. Group 3: Market Position - China Merchants Securities ranks among the top securities firms in bond issuance, with a total of 109 billion yuan, positioning it favorably in the competitive landscape [5]. - The company is also expanding its international business, with plans to invest up to 9 billion HKD in its Hong Kong subsidiary, aiming to strengthen its presence in the international market [9].