Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-22 15:04Group 1: LPR and Monetary Policy - The last LPR quote for the year shows no change in both 1-year and 5-year rates, with only one interest rate cut in 2025 [1] - The Federal Reserve has cut rates three times this year, totaling a reduction of 75 basis points, contributing to the appreciation of the RMB against the USD [2][12] - This situation has reduced barriers for international capital flow into China and indicates significant monetary policy space for the upcoming year [13] Group 2: M&A Activity - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) is set to absorb and merge with both Xinda and Dongxing Securities [3][14] - The merger involves a complex share exchange where 1 share of Dongxing will convert to 0.4373 shares of CICC, and 1 share of Xinda will convert to 0.5188 shares of CICC [15] - Current share prices indicate a discrepancy, with Dongxing's implied post-merger price at 15.77 CNY and Xinda's at 18.71 CNY, while their actual prices are 14.21 CNY and 17.85 CNY, respectively, showing a price difference of 9.89% and 4.6% [6][15] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Strategies - The price difference arises from two factors: uncertainty regarding the execution of the merger and the time required for regulatory approvals [7][16] - If the merger is successful, the share prices of Xinda and Dongxing are expected to converge towards their implied merger prices as the execution date approaches [16] - Investors can consider strategies such as buying Xinda or Dongxing while shorting CICC to lock in the price difference, although this involves risks if the merger fails [7][16] Group 4: Cash Exit Options - Shareholders of Xinda and Dongxing have the option to choose cash instead of shares if they do not wish to become shareholders of CICC, which is a protective measure for shareholders [18] - The cash exit prices are set at 34.8 CNY for CICC, 17.79 CNY for Xinda, and 13.13 CNY for Dongxing, with hidden cash exit prices calculated based on the share exchange ratios [19] - Various strategies can be employed around these cash exit prices, including buying below the cash exit price and selling at the hidden cash exit price [19]