券商中国·2026-01-21 01:50Core Viewpoint - The merger between Xiangcai Co. and Dazhihui is progressing amid ongoing consolidation in the securities industry, with contrasting financial performances reported for 2025, highlighting the potential synergies and challenges of the merger [1][3]. Financial Performance of Xiangcai Securities - Xiangcai Securities reported a net profit of approximately 5.53 billion yuan for 2025, a remarkable increase of 157.5% compared to 2.15 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. - Total operating revenue for Xiangcai Securities reached about 19.55 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 28.8% from approximately 15.18 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. - Key business segments showed growth, with brokerage fee income rising by 39% to 7.42 billion yuan, while asset management fees increased by 23% to 40.06 million yuan [4]. - Investment income also grew by about 19% to 3.84 billion yuan, although investment banking fees declined by 29% to 599.4 million yuan [4]. - As of the end of 2025, total assets of Xiangcai Securities were approximately 401.2 billion yuan, a 14% increase from the previous year [4]. Financial Performance of Dazhihui - Dazhihui is expected to report a net loss of between 34 million yuan and 50 million yuan for 2025, with a non-recurring loss projected between 69 million yuan and 85 million yuan [5]. - This represents a significant reduction in losses compared to approximately 200 million yuan in 2024 [5]. - Dazhihui attributed the reduced losses to some revenue growth and cost-cutting measures, although revenue increases were insufficient to cover total costs [5]. Merger and Acquisition Progress - The merger transaction between Xiangcai Co. and Dazhihui is currently under regulatory review, with plans for Xiangcai to absorb Dazhihui through a share exchange [6][7]. - The exchange ratio is set at 1:1.27, meaning each share of Dazhihui can be exchanged for 1.27 shares of Xiangcai [7]. - Following the merger, Dazhihui will cease to be listed and Xiangcai will inherit all of Dazhihui's assets, liabilities, and operations [7]. - The merger is seen as a strategic move to combine Xiangcai's licensing and operational capabilities with Dazhihui's technological advantages, enhancing wealth management and financial services [7]. - The transaction is subject to approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, with uncertainties regarding the timeline for final approval [8].