Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, all 13 companies that submitted merger and acquisition projects for review in the A-share market were approved, resulting in a 100% approval rate [1] Group 1: Independent Financial Advisors Performance - A total of 13 independent financial advisory firms participated in the 13 approved merger and acquisition projects [2] - Dongfang Securities ranked first with 3 projects, while Huatai United Securities ranked second with 2 projects [3][4] - Other firms including First Capital Securities, Guotai Junan, Bank of China International, China Galaxy Securities, Minsheng Securities, Shenwan Hongyuan, Western Securities, Southwest Securities, Zhongtai Securities, CITIC Securities, and CITIC Jianan each handled 1 project [3][5] Group 2: Legal Advisors Performance - Ten law firms were involved in the legal services for the 13 approved merger and acquisition projects [6] - Beijing King & Wood Mallesons ranked first with 3 projects, while Guohao (Shanghai) and Shanghai Jintiancheng both ranked second with 2 projects each [7][8] - Other firms such as Beijing Haiwen, Beijing Jiayuan, Beijing Jingtian Gongcheng, Beijing Kangda, Beijing Tianyuan, Guohao (Changsha), and Shanghai Fangda each handled 1 project [7][8] Group 3: Audit Firms Performance - Eleven accounting firms provided auditing services for the 13 approved merger and acquisition projects [9] - Tianjian ranked first with 3 projects, while Daxin and Xinyong Zhonghe both ranked second with 2 projects each [10] - Other firms including Ernst & Young Huaming, KPMG Huazhen, Sigma, Zhonghui, Zhongshen Zhonghuan, Zhongxinghua, Lixin, and Guangdong Sinong each handled 1 project [10] Group 4: Asset Evaluation Firms Performance - Eleven asset evaluation firms were involved in the asset evaluation services for the 13 approved merger and acquisition projects [11] - Jinzheng (Shanghai) ranked first with 3 projects, while Zhonglian Evaluation ranked second with 2 projects [12] - Other firms such as Beijing Huaya Zhengxin, Beijing Zhongtonghua, Beijing Zhuoxin Dahua, Shanghai Dongzhou, Tiandao Hengjia, Wokesen (Beijing), Zhongjing Minxin (Beijing), Liaoning Zhonghua, and Beijing Zhongqihua each handled 1 project [12]