Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-19 06:37Group 1 - The core event is the proposed stock swap merger of China International Capital Corporation (CICC) with Dongxing Securities and Xinda Securities, with CICC as the surviving entity and no additional fundraising involved [1][2] - The merger is expected to significantly enhance CICC's comprehensive strength, with net asset scale projected to increase from 115.5 billion yuan to 171.5 billion yuan, an increase of approximately 56 billion yuan [2] - The merger will complement CICC's capabilities in fixed income, foreign exchange, and brokerage services, potentially increasing the asset scale available for these businesses to between 111.9 billion yuan and 167.9 billion yuan [2] Group 2 - The merger is anticipated to reshape the competitive landscape of the industry, creating a brokerage firm that ranks among the top in asset scale, net capital, and business coverage [3] - The combined strengths of Dongxing Securities and Xinda Securities in network, client base, and capital resources will enhance CICC's investment banking, professional investment, cross-border trading services, and wealth management capabilities [3] - This merger marks a significant step towards establishing a world-class investment bank in China that can compete with international leaders like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley [3]