Core Viewpoint - Financial One Account (6638.HK/OCFT.N), known as the "first stock in financial technology," is moving towards privatization and delisting, with the approval of its privatization plan by the State Administration for Market Regulation [2][8]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Financial One Account reported a revenue of RMB 801 million, with a gross margin of 26.1%. Revenue from transaction-based and support services reached RMB 510 million, with a 16.6% year-on-year increase in support services revenue to RMB 309 million [3]. - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 78.5 million, a decline of 156.4% year-on-year [3]. International Expansion - As of June 30, 2025, Financial One Account expanded its overseas business to 20 countries and regions, serving 214 clients. Revenue from post-development maintenance services grew by 32.3% year-on-year due to increased demand from international clients [4]. - The company established a long-term strategic partnership with a well-known automotive service company in Vietnam and renewed cooperation with CIMB in the Philippines for core system projects [5]. Business Restructuring - Financial One Account is undergoing a transformation to reshape its business ecosystem, aiming to reduce reliance on the Ping An Group and provide technology solutions to a broader range of financial institutions [6]. - The company faces intense competition in the domestic financial technology market, which has led to a strategic decision to pursue privatization as a potential path forward [6][9]. Privatization Details - The privatization offer from the controlling shareholder, Platinum, is set at HKD 2.068 per share, representing a 72.33% premium over the closing price on February 27 [7]. - The privatization plan requires several preconditions, including regulatory approvals and support from at least 75% of attending shareholders, with a deadline of September 30, 2025 [8]. Market Challenges - The controlling shareholder believes that Financial One Account's business and financial performance face significant challenges, with long-term low stock prices and limited market interest being key factors driving the privatization [9].

Core Viewpoint - Financial One's significant growth in service revenue is driven by a surge in insurance solution transaction volumes and an aggressive expansion into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Financial One has expanded its overseas business to 20 countries and regions, serving 214 clients [2] - The revenue from ongoing operations for the first half of 2025 reached RMB 801 million, with a gross margin of 26.1% [2] - Revenue from ongoing operations includes RMB 291 million from implementation services and RMB 510 million from transaction-based and support services [2] - The revenue from operational support services increased by 16.6% year-on-year to RMB 309 million, attributed to the rise in insurance solution transaction volumes [3] Group 2: Market Expansion - Financial One is expanding its technology and ecosystem cooperation network in emerging markets, focusing on six digital solutions including core system modernization and cross-border trade finance [4] - In June, Financial One established a long-term strategic partnership with a well-known automotive service company in Vietnam to create a benchmark digital vehicle ecosystem solution in Southeast Asia [4] - The company has renewed its cooperation with CIMB's Philippine subsidiary for core system services, ensuring continued support in digital financial services over the next four years [4] - A collaboration with a local bank in Hong Kong was signed for eKYC and AIGC Deepfake projects, marking the first implementation of deepfake prevention technology in an overseas bank [4] Group 3: Technological Solutions - Financial One provides integrated technology solutions, including digital banking and insurance solutions, leveraging "AI + data" to enhance digital infrastructure for financial institutions [5] - The digital banking solutions address the needs of banks for digital transformation through retail, credit, and operational solutions, significantly improving efficiency and compliance [5] - AI applications in digital banking have enhanced product intelligence and convenience, increasing productivity for client managers by approximately six times and reducing loan approval times to about one day [5] - The end-to-end digital insurance solution aims to digitize the entire insurance process, helping companies manage marketing and claims while reducing costs and fraud [5] Group 4: AI and Data Integration - The integration of "AI + data" is positioned as a foundational element for digital transformation, enabling financial institutions and overseas regulatory clients to optimize operational efficiency [6] - AI visual technology combines advanced AI with fingerprint recognition, blacklist screening, and geolocation data to enhance fraud detection and risk mitigation capabilities [6]