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Zhong Lun Advises on US$ 1.5 Billion Cross-border Acquisition of A Hong Kong-listed Bank
Zhong Lun Advises on US$ 1.5 Billion Cross-border Acquisition of A Hong Kong-listed Bank
Release time：2013-11-08
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On 25 October 2013, Yue Xiu Group and Chong Hing Bank (01111.HK) jointly announced that Yue Xiu Group agreed to buy a stake of up to 75 percent in Chong Hing Bank Ltd. for about HK$ 11.64 billion (US$1.5 billion), through a voluntary all cash partial offer at a price of HK$35.69 per share. In this significant M&A transaction and the bridge loan facility to finance the purchase, Zhong Lun acts as PRC counsel to the acquirer and borrower, Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) Limited. The acquisition of Chong Hing Bank will be the first takeover of a Hong Kong bank from the Year 2008.
Our team is led by Partners Xuebing Zhang and Christie Tao, also comprises associates Terri Lu, Dustin Huang and Wu Yun.
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Xuebing ZHANG
Equity Partner
BeijingPractices： Litigation & Arbitration,Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization,Chinese Mainland Capital MarketsIndustries： Real Estate,Urban Infrastructure,Transportation & Logistics,Tourism & Hospitality,Banking & Financial Services,Insurance -
Xuebing ZHANG
Equity Partner
Beijing
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