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Core Viewpoint - Haier Consumer Finance has received approval to increase its registered capital from 2.09 billion to 3.118 billion yuan, positioning it as the 11th largest among 31 licensed consumer finance companies in China [1][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Haier Consumer Finance was established at the end of 2014, initiated by Haier Group, making it the first consumer finance company in China set up by an industrial entity [3]. - Initially, the registered capital was 500 million yuan, with Haier Group holding 49% of the shares [4]. - The company has undergone multiple capital increases, with the latest increase bringing the registered capital to 3.118 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Recent Capital Increase - The recent capital increase involves three new shareholders, with Haier Group maintaining its 49% stake through additional investment [1][4]. - The new shareholders include Guoxin Financial and Lincon Trading, each acquiring 5.92% and 4.97% stakes, respectively [4]. - The capital increase is seen as a sign of confidence from existing shareholders and recognition from new investors, aimed at enhancing business expansion and technological capabilities [5]. Group 3: Industry Context - Since the revised Consumer Finance Company Management Measures were released in March 2024, there has been a trend of capital increases among consumer finance companies to meet new regulatory requirements [7][8]. - As of 2025, a total of nine consumer finance companies have completed capital increases, reflecting a broader industry movement towards strengthening capital bases [8][12]. - The new regulations have raised the minimum registered capital requirement from 300 million to 1 billion yuan, prompting many companies to optimize their capital structures [7][8].