Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-13 04:46Core Viewpoint - China Pacific Asset Management has increased its stake in Shanghai Airport, raising its shareholding from 2.09% to 5.00%, triggering a mandatory tender offer [1][2]. Group 1: Shareholding Changes - On January 9, China Pacific Asset Management acquired over 70 million A-shares of Shanghai Airport through block trading [1]. - Following this transaction, the total shareholding of China Pacific Asset Management and its affiliate, Taiping Life, increased to 124 million shares [1][2]. - The increase in shareholding was funded by insurance funds managed by China Pacific Asset Management [4]. Group 2: Trading Details - The block trades on January 9 had a total transaction value of 2.14 billion yuan, with a trading price of 29.55 yuan per share, reflecting a 9.99% discount compared to the previous closing price [2][3]. - Three block trades were executed on that day, with the largest transaction involving 40.39 million shares [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance of Shanghai Airport - For the first three quarters of 2025, Shanghai Airport reported a revenue of 9.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.69%, and a net profit of 1.63 billion yuan, up 35.98% [8][9]. - The significant profit growth was attributed to increased air traffic at both Pudong and Hongqiao airports [8]. Group 4: Industry Context - The insurance sector has been active in equity acquisitions, with 41 instances of insurance capital increasing stakes in listed companies since 2025 [5]. - The trend of insurance capital acquisitions is expected to continue, focusing on companies with stable dividend cash flows and mature business models [8].