China Huarong buys 5% stake in CITIC in $1.75b deal to improve finances

China Huarong buys 5% stake in CITIC in $1.75b deal to improve finances

The logo of China Huarong Asset Management Co is seen at its office in Beijing, China, April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File photo

State-owned China Huarong Asset Management said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy a 5.01% stake in CITIC Ltd for HK$13.63 billion ($1.75 billion) in a deal it says will improve its finances and optimise its asset quality.

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