Core Viewpoint - Financial One Account (金融壹账通) is accelerating its delisting process as it moves towards privatization by its controlling shareholder, Platinum (铂煜), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ping An Group [2][4][5]. Group 1: Privatization Announcement - On March 2, 2023, Financial One Account announced a privatization offer from Platinum to acquire all outstanding shares at a price of HKD 2.068 per share, representing a premium of 72.33% over the closing price on February 27, 2023 [4][5]. - The privatization plan has received regulatory approval, and as of July 9, 2023, the necessary conditions for privatization have been met, accelerating the delisting process [2][6]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Challenges - Financial One Account has faced significant challenges, including a 90% drop in its US stock price since its IPO, leading to a market capitalization of USD 292 million [2][8]. - The company has struggled with low liquidity and limited market interest, with average trading volumes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange remaining low since its listing [8][9]. - Financial performance has been declining, with a 36.2% year-over-year decrease in revenue for 2024, resulting in a net loss of CNY 460 million [9][12]. Group 3: Strategic Adjustments - To address its financial struggles, Financial One Account has sold its virtual banking operations for HKD 933 million, allowing it to focus on its core B2B business [11][12]. - The company is also seeking to reduce its reliance on Ping An Group for revenue, although over 50% of its income still comes from this source [13][14]. - Despite these efforts, the positive impact of restructuring measures has been limited, and the company continues to face operational challenges [14].