Core Viewpoint - China Cinda has announced another plan to reduce its stake in Founder Securities, marking the fifth such announcement since it became a shareholder in 2021, with previous plans not executed to the maximum extent [2][5][6]. Group 1: Shareholding and Reduction Plans - On April 6, China Cinda announced its intention to reduce its holdings in Founder Securities by up to 82.32 million shares, representing approximately 1% of the total share capital, with a potential market value of about 643 million yuan at a price of 7.82 yuan per share [2][5]. - China Cinda currently holds 615 million shares in Founder Securities, accounting for 7.2% of the total share capital, and is the third-largest shareholder [3][4]. - The reduction period is set from April 29, 2025, to July 28, 2025, and is part of China Cinda's operational needs [4][6]. Group 2: Historical Reduction Attempts - China Cinda's first reduction attempt was in November 2022, aiming to sell 2% of its shares, but it did not execute any sales by the deadline in May 2023 [6]. - In July 2023, a second attempt was made, resulting in a 1% reduction, equating to 784 million yuan, lowering its stake from 8.62% to 7.62% [6]. - The third attempt in April 2024 also fell short, with only a 0.15% reduction achieved by the end of the designated period, bringing its stake down to 7.47% [6]. - The fourth attempt in August 2024 saw a reduction of 0.27%, decreasing its stake to 7.2% [7]. Group 3: Founder Securities' Performance - Founder Securities reported a total revenue of 7.718 billion yuan for 2024, an increase of 8.42% year-on-year, with a net profit of 2.207 billion yuan, up 2.55% [9]. - The company has increased its dividend payout, proposing a cash dividend of 0.593 yuan per 10 shares, totaling up to 488 million yuan, marking a dividend rate of 40.02%, the highest since its listing [9][10]. - Founder Securities has been actively disposing of assets to enhance capital efficiency, including the sale of a 49% stake in Credit Suisse Securities for approximately 885 million yuan [10][11].