Core Viewpoint - The ongoing merger between Dazhihui and Xiangcai Co. has encountered legal challenges, as a shareholder has filed a lawsuit to annul a recent shareholder meeting resolution related to the merger, raising concerns about compliance with regulatory procedures [1][3][5][20]. Group 1: Merger Background - The merger between Dazhihui and Xiangcai Co. has been in discussion for ten years, with previous attempts to merge failing due to regulatory issues [2][6]. - In 2015, Dazhihui proposed an 8.5 billion yuan acquisition of Xiangcai Securities, but the deal was halted due to an investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [6]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - On October 13, 2025, Dazhihui held a shareholder meeting that approved the merger with Xiangcai Co., but just two days later, shareholder Wang Gongwei filed a lawsuit claiming the merger process violated company and stock exchange rules [3][5]. - Wang Gongwei argues that the merger constitutes a significant related party transaction, requiring an independent audit or evaluation due to its size exceeding 30 million yuan and accounting for over 5% of the company's latest audited net assets [3]. Group 3: Company Responses - Dazhihui has stated that it has complied with all relevant rules and procedures regarding the merger and will actively respond to the lawsuit [5]. - Independent financial advisors and legal firms have reviewed the merger process and concluded that Dazhihui's procedures were lawful and compliant with regulations [5]. Group 4: Financial Performance - Both Dazhihui and Xiangcai Co. have faced declining financial performance, with Dazhihui's revenue dropping from 819 million yuan in 2021 to 771 million yuan in 2024, and a net loss of 201 million yuan in 2024 [9]. - Xiangcai Co. also reported a decline in total revenue from 4.571 billion yuan in 2021 to 2.192 billion yuan in 2024, with a net profit of just over 100 million yuan in 2024 [9]. Group 5: Merger Financing - In March 2025, both companies announced plans for a merger, with Xiangcai Co. intending to raise up to 8 billion yuan to support the merger and enhance their financial services capabilities [18]. - The funds raised will be allocated to various projects, including financial technology and digital securities initiatives, as well as debt repayment [18].

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