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ZhongAn (6060 HK) Equity Research Update

Key Points

1. Company Update

• ZhongAn Online executed its first new share placement since listing on June 26, 2025, with an offering price of HK$18.25 per share.
• This is an 8.5% discount to the last closing price of HK$19.94, representing an 8.5% discount and a 9.6% upside to the initial target price (TP) based on pre-market expectations.

2. Placement Details

• 215 million new shares issued to at least six placees with a 90-day lock-up period.
• Placing date: June 26, 2025; settlement date: July 4, 2025.
• Aggregate gross proceeds: HK$3,924 million (approx. US$500 million), net proceeds: HK$3,896 million (approx. US$496 million).
• Post-placement shares outstanding increase to 1.685 billion, with the TP set at HK$20.4, implying a 1.3x FY25E P/B.

3. Use of Proceeds

• Supplement the Group’s capital position (primary focus).
• Support investment in fintech innovations and AI-empowered infrastructure.
• General corporate purposes.

4. Capital and Operational Enhancements

• Placement is beyond market expectations and provides flexibility for capital growth, especially in domestic property and casualty (P&C) insurance.
• Enhances solvency ratios and AI infrastructure for P&C business.
• Core P&C premium growth remains strong (20% for health, 22% for auto) due to resilient demand for Zhong Min Bao and mandated compulsory auto insurance licenses.

5. Market and Regulatory Factors

• Short-term price volatility linked to the HK Stablecoins Bill.
• Capabilities of ZA Bank are emphasized, with potential P/E multiple benefits over time.
• Market sentiment supports stablecoin regulatory clarity, driving stock price within a range of HK$17.5–HK$21.1.

6. Financial Highlights

• Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.3x as of June 25, 2025.
• Earnings forecast for FY25E at HK$1.0 billion, with an 8.5% discount from the last close.
• Maintain BUY rating, with TP at HK$20.4, implying a 1.36x FY25E P/B.

Risks

• Worse-off expense controls and claims management.
• Slower-than-expected approvals for stablecoin issuers.
• ZA Bank’s profitability falling short of expectations.
• Prolonged low interest rate environment.

Next Catalyst

• 1H25 earnings release.

Disclaimer

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