"When will the merger with Guoyuan Securities take place? Huatai Securities responds."

The market is paying close attention to the rumors of a merger between Huaxin Securities and Guoyuan Securities. The investor relations activity record released by Huaxin Securities on September 16th showed that several investors expressed interest in the merger and asked about the progress. In response, Huaxin Securities stated that they will continue to focus on internal development and enhancing core competitiveness around established strategic goals, while also seizing policy opportunities and actively seeking opportunities for outward expansion. Any major developments will be announced in accordance with regulations. Guoyuan Securities and Huaxin Securities are the only two A-share listed securities firms in Anhui Province, with the controlling shareholders being the Anhui Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.