Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-12-22 00:07Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the A-share market, with a notable transaction involving China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. acquiring equity from its controlling shareholder, China Energy Investment Corporation, for a total consideration of 133.598 billion yuan [1][2] - The restructuring covers key energy sectors including coal production, coal power at the pithead, coal chemical industry, and coal logistics, significantly increasing China Shenhua's total assets by over 200 billion yuan and enhancing core indicators such as coal reserves and annual production capacity [1][2] - As of December 21, 2023, there have been 1,001 M&A transactions involving state-controlled listed companies in the A-share market, showing a steady growth compared to the same period last year, with 333 completed and 668 ongoing [2][3] Group 2 - SOEs are focusing on their core responsibilities by accelerating the divestment of non-core assets and concentrating resources on core businesses, which helps avoid redundant construction and disorderly competition [3] - The M&A activities are increasingly directed towards strategic emerging industries, with a noticeable acceleration in sectors such as semiconductors, new energy, and high-end equipment, reflecting a shift from mere scale expansion to value creation [3][4] - Looking ahead to 2026, M&A among SOEs is expected to focus on horizontal integration in traditional industries, vertical integration in critical sectors related to national security, and innovative integration in strategic and future industries, primarily leveraging the capital market as the main battleground [4]