Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum's stock price has increased significantly, rising from HKD 3.98 to HKD 10.48, a gain of over 160% in seven months, indicating a potential continuation of this bullish trend [1] Acquisition Details - Yunnan Aluminum, a subsidiary of China Aluminum, plans to acquire stakes in three companies from Yunnan Metallurgy for a total transaction price of CNY 2.267 billion, to be paid in two installments [1][7] - The acquisition will increase Yunnan Aluminum's ownership in the three companies to 96.08%, 97.46%, and 100% respectively, enhancing its profit and investment returns [1][7] Financial Performance of Target Companies - The three target companies have varying performance; Yunnan Yongxin is stable with a projected net profit of CNY 608 million for 2024, while Yunnan Runxin's profit is expected to drop by 72.3% to CNY 104 million, and Yunnan Hongxin is projected to incur a loss of CNY 3 million [1][6] Valuation Methods - The valuation of the target companies was conducted using asset-based and income approaches, with significant discrepancies noted; for instance, Yunnan Yongxin's valuation ranged from CNY 3.038 billion to CNY 5.308 billion [2][4] Goodwill Impact - The acquisition will generate a total goodwill of CNY 1.099 billion, representing 48.5% of the acquisition price, with Yunnan Yongxin contributing CNY 718 million and Yunnan Runxin CNY 379 million [6][11] Financial Metrics Post-Acquisition - Following the acquisition, Yunnan Aluminum's net asset value will increase by CNY 1.255 billion, and its net profit attributable to shareholders will rise by CNY 715 million, significantly impacting China Aluminum's financial statements [7][8] Strategic Positioning - The acquisition resolves competition issues within China Aluminum's subsidiaries and allows Yunnan Aluminum to focus on expanding its aluminum product offerings, maintaining its global leadership in various aluminum segments [9][11] Market Outlook - China Aluminum has shown resilience with a projected revenue growth of 1.57% in the first three quarters of 2025, despite previous declines, and is expected to maintain double-digit growth in net profit [9][10] - The company has a strong dividend policy, having distributed CNY 9.2 billion in dividends since 2021, with a current dividend yield of 2.7% [10][11]