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LiDe Education Stock Climbs After Scienjoy Agrees to Buy 29.9% Stake
Shares of Hong Kong-listed LiDe Education (HKG: 1449) gained more than 3% in late-session trading following news of a significant strategic investment from Scienjoy Innovation Labs Inc.
The Transaction
According to a recent announcement from LiDe Education, its controlling shareholder, Shuren Education Co., Ltd., entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Scienjoy. The deal involves the conditional sale of 239 million shares to Scienjoy for a total consideration of approximately HK$103 million (USD $13.2 million).
The shares represent approximately 29.9% of LiDe Education's total issued share capital as of the agreement date. The filing also named Ms. Dong Ling as the guarantor for the transaction.
Market Reaction
AdInvestors responded positively to the news. As of the latest available data, LiDe Education's stock was up 2.75%, trading at HK$1.495 per share. The session's trading volume reached HK$2.781 million.
Strategic Context
LiDe Education's board noted that it understands the acquisition by Scienjoy is a strategic investment. Public disclosures indicate that Scienjoy's parent, Scienjoy Holding Corporation, focuses on integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality into its digital content and lifestyle platforms.
This investment could signal a future collaboration, potentially allowing LiDe Education to leverage Scienjoy's technological expertise to enhance its educational offerings.
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