Shandong Xiantan (SZ:002746) 证券时报·2025-08-22 15:38Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Wanhe Securities by Guosen Securities has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), marking a significant step in the consolidation of the securities industry under local state-owned assets [1][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - On August 22, the CSRC approved Guosen Securities to become the major shareholder of Wanhe Securities, with Shenzhen Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. as the actual controller [1][4]. - Guosen Securities will acquire 2.184 billion shares of Wanhe Securities, representing 96.0792% of the total shares, through a share swap [4]. - The approval allows Guosen Securities to issue a total of 3.48 billion shares to various investors as part of the asset purchase [4]. Group 2: Integration Plans - Guosen Securities and Wanhe Securities are required to develop a detailed integration plan within one year, following the initial integration direction submitted to the CSRC [2][4]. - The asset purchase registration approval is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, and both companies must complete the necessary equity change procedures [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Guosen Securities reported revenues of 20.167 billion yuan and a net profit of 8.217 billion yuan, while Wanhe Securities had revenues of 500 million yuan and a net profit of 5.239 million yuan [8]. - For the first five months of 2024, Wanhe Securities generated revenues of 161 million yuan, with a net profit of only 139,200 yuan, indicating a struggle to maintain profitability [8]. Group 4: Market Context and Strategy - The acquisition reflects a shift in local state-owned asset management strategies, focusing on the consolidation of securities firms rather than traditional strong partnerships or regional expansions [7]. - Guosen Securities aims to position Wanhe Securities as a leading regional broker in specific business areas, particularly in cross-border asset management within the Hainan Free Trade Port [8]. Group 5: Branch Optimization - Both Guosen and Wanhe Securities are actively reducing their branch networks as part of their operational optimization strategies, with Wanhe Securities reducing its branches from 51 to 46, a decrease of 12% [10]. - Guosen Securities has also been aggressive in branch closures, with reports of 21 branches being closed between July and August 2024 [10].