Group 1 - The "2025 M&A Carnival" held in Shanghai focused on the theme of "Creating Value through Mergers and Acquisitions," aiming to build an efficient platform for capital, industry, and region integration to inject new momentum into high-quality economic development [1] - The China Listed Companies Association's M&A Financing Committee and the Shanghai Science and Technology Financial Museum jointly released an initiative to activate the Shanghai M&A market, emphasizing six core directions: creating value through M&A, compliance, focusing on technological innovation, promoting healthy competition, cultivating professional talent, and leveraging AI in M&A [1] - The initiative aims to unite industry consensus and assist companies in achieving transformation and upgrading through M&A, enhancing Shanghai's influence in the global M&A landscape [1] Group 2 - The "M&A Transaction Specialist" certification program, initiated by the Financial Museum and the All-China Federation of Mergers and Acquisitions in 2014, has become a significant pathway for cultivating professional talent in the market [2] - As of August 2025, over 20,000 applications for the certification have been received globally, with more than 9,000 individuals passing the review and obtaining certification, becoming a backbone for the healthy and efficient development of the M&A market [2] - Currently, 12 M&A Transaction Specialist clubs have been established nationwide, covering key economic regions such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, forming a preliminary professional service network [2]

Group 1 - The "2025 M&A Carnival" forum held in Shanghai emphasized the theme of "M&A creates value" and highlighted the ongoing policy incentives in the M&A sector, driven by national and local initiatives [1] - Yang Xubo, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District Management Committee, stated that the M&A market is being energized by policies such as the "Six M&A Guidelines" and "Twelve M&A Policies" from Shanghai, which aim to enhance resource allocation and optimize the business environment [1] - Wang Wei, Chairman of the Shanghai International M&A Research Center, pointed out that the development of China's M&A market requires both top-down policy support and grassroots-level engagement from passionate M&A professionals [1] Group 2 - The China Listed Companies Association M&A Financing Committee, along with the Shanghai Science and Technology Financial Museum, released an initiative to activate the Shanghai M&A market, focusing on six key areas: value creation, compliance, technological innovation, healthy competition, talent cultivation, and AI empowerment in M&A [2] - The initiative aims to foster industry consensus and promote the standardized, innovative, and efficient development of the M&A market, ultimately enhancing Shanghai's influence in the global M&A landscape [2] Group 3 - Shen Wei, General Manager of Guotou Kechuang, identified four major challenges facing M&A in hard technology companies, emphasizing the critical role of innovation services throughout the M&A process [1] - The three stages of M&A for technology companies include: early stage as value discoverers and risk scanners, mid-stage as structure optimizers and transaction catalysts, and late stage as integration adhesives and value accelerators [1]

Group 1 - The "2025 M&A Carnival" concluded in Shanghai, focusing on "Mergers and Acquisitions Create Value," gathering over 300 professionals from government, listed companies, investment institutions, and industry groups to foster high-quality economic development [1][3] - The event was organized by the Financial Museum and supported by various governmental and industry bodies, highlighting the importance of policy frameworks in driving the M&A market [3][5] - The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District is positioned as a key growth area in the Yangtze River Delta, benefiting from national and local policies that stimulate the M&A market [3][5] Group 2 - The Shanghai Longjing District aims to create a world-class business environment and has developed multiple trillion-yuan industry clusters, emphasizing the role of M&A in economic vitality and industrial upgrading [5][6] - The Shanghai International M&A Research Center's chairman emphasized the need for top-down policy support and grassroots involvement to cultivate a robust M&A market [7] - An initiative was launched to activate the Shanghai M&A transaction market, focusing on value creation, compliance, technological innovation, and professional talent development [8] Group 3 - The Financial Museum and the Longjing District government are collaborating on a training base for M&A transaction professionals, with over 20,000 global applicants for certification since 2014 [10] - The Shanghai Trading Group highlighted the importance of M&A as a key pathway for external growth and industry chain integration, supported by comprehensive service platforms [11] - The president of Guoyuan Securities stated that M&A has become essential for high-quality development, with new policies facilitating cross-industry mergers and focusing on sectors like semiconductors [16] Group 4 - The event featured roundtable discussions on topics such as market value management and M&A in technology firms, showcasing a comprehensive platform for industry and capital integration [18] - The "1+6" spatial layout of the carnival included five thematic exhibition areas and a policy consultation service zone, facilitating precise matching and in-depth discussions [18] - Future M&A Carnival events are planned in more cities to empower industrial upgrades and drive regional economic development [18]

Group 1 - The "2025 M&A Carnival" held in Shanghai focuses on the theme of "Creating Value through Mergers and Acquisitions" and aims to promote a consensus in the industry for the development of a standardized, innovative, and efficient M&A market [1] - The initiative emphasizes six key directions: creating value through M&A, compliance, focusing on technological innovation, promoting healthy competition, cultivating professional talent, and leveraging AI in M&A [1] - The event was attended by nearly 20 government and corporate representatives who released a proposal to activate the Shanghai M&A transaction market [1] Group 2 - The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District is positioned as a hub for resource convergence and a testing ground for national strategies, with ongoing policy incentives boosting the M&A market [2] - The Longjing District is committed to creating a world-class business environment and has developed multiple trillion-yuan industry clusters, emphasizing the role of M&A in economic vitality and industrial upgrading [2] - The district aims to provide comprehensive support for entrepreneurs seeking innovation and value enhancement through M&A [2] Group 3 - The chairman of the Shanghai International M&A Research Center believes that the development of China's M&A market requires both top-down policy support and grassroots participation [3] - The M&A Carnival has created a platform that integrates exhibition, business negotiation, capital connection, and industry networking [3] - Future M&A Carnival events are planned in more cities to empower industrial upgrades and drive high-quality regional economic development [3]