Core Viewpoint - The frequent capital increase and share expansion actions by professional pension insurance companies are a structural necessity to respond to policy windows, regulatory requirements, and market competition, especially as the pension finance system transitions to a phase of scaled development [1][4]. Group 1: National Pension Insurance Company - National Pension Insurance Company plans to issue up to 471 million shares and attract no more than five investors, aiming to regain the top position in registered capital among domestic pension insurance companies [1][2]. - The company successfully increased its registered capital from 11.15 billion yuan to approximately 11.378 billion yuan in December 2024, following the introduction of Allianz Group as a strategic investor [2]. - As of the end of Q2 2025, National Pension Insurance Company reported a core solvency adequacy ratio of 590% and a comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio of 603%, both maintaining a high level [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - Since the beginning of 2024, four pension insurance companies, including National Pension Insurance, have disclosed six rounds of capital increase plans, indicating a trend among the ten operating professional pension insurance companies [1][3]. - The capital increase is driven by the need to meet regulatory solvency requirements and to prepare for future business growth, as the current solvency ratios exceed regulatory standards [2][4]. - The increasing demand for commercial pension insurance is fueled by policies promoting the third pillar of pension insurance, such as personal pension systems and exclusive pension product innovations [4]. Group 3: Capital Increase Models - National Pension Insurance's latest capital increase will involve attracting new shareholders, while previous increases have involved existing shareholders or foreign investors [5][6]. - The advantages of raising capital from existing shareholders include maintaining a concentrated ownership structure and decision-making efficiency, while the drawbacks include limited capital sources [6][7]. - In contrast, attracting external investors can provide ample capital and international experience, but may lead to diluted ownership and slower decision-making processes [6][7].