AIX Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFU) (the “Company” or “AIX”), a leading
independent technology-driven financial services provider in China,
today announced that it has entered into a strategic transaction
agreement (the “Agreement”) with BGM Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:BGM)
(“BGM”), a leading global provider of premium pharmaceutical
products and services. Pursuant to the Agreement, AIX agreed to
transfer the equity interests of its intelligent platform
consisting of RONS Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
(“RONS Technology”) and Shenzhen Xinbao Investment Management Co.,
Ltd. (“Xinbao Investment”), valued at approximately US$140.0
million, to BGM in exchange for 69,995,661 of BGM’s Class A
ordinary shares, at a consideration valuation of US$2.00 per share.
The transaction is expected to close by the end
of 2024, subject to certain closing conditions. Upon completion of
the transaction, AIX will hold approximately 72.0% of BGM’s equity
interests and approximately 3.4% of its voting power while BGM will
gain full control of RONS Technology and Xinbao Investment.
The Company anticipates that RONS Technology and
Xinbao Investment will both gain broader development opportunities
through this transaction. BGM’s extensive resources in the
healthcare sector will create more application scenarios for both
parties' products and services, further unlocking their growth
potential. AIX, through its shareholding in BGM, will indirectly
participate in the value creation of RONS Technology and Xinbao
Investment, ensuring that its shareholders can continue to benefit
from their future value growth.
Additionally, this transaction will accelerate
AIX’s strategic expansion into the pharmaceutical and healthcare
sector. This will enable the Company to fully capitalize on the
opportunities brought by the aging population and the silver
economy in China, injecting new momentum into the company’s future
growth.
Mr. Yinan Hu, Chief Executive Officer of AIX,
commented: “AI-driven innovation is the future of the insurance
industry. Our platform has already shown tremendous potential
within the insurance sector, but achieving broader growth requires
a more open perspective and stronger ecosystem support. We believe
this partnership with BGM will allow our intelligent platform to
reach a broader user base and unleashes the potential of AI
technologies beyond insurance.
“This collaboration represents an important
milestone in our strategic transformation. BGM, as a leading global
player in the pharmaceutical industry, brings deep expertise, an
international perspective, and a solid industry position, all of
which will help fuel the development of our intelligent platform in
the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. With this partnership,
we will be able to expand our intelligent capabilities from
insurance to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries to seize
opportunities in the silver economy, and foster higher-quality
development.
“We will continue to be a key user of the
intelligent platform and actively invest resources to unlock its
technological potential. We firmly believe that this partnership
will unlock immense opportunities for both AIX and our intelligent
platform while delivering greater long-term value to our clients,
partners and shareholders.”
Mr. Chen Xin, Chief Executive Officer of BGM,
stated, “We are deeply impressed by AIX’s achievements in
digitalization and intelligent transformation. Their expertise and
technological advancements offer valuable insights for advancing
our intelligent transformation in the healthcare and pharmaceutical
sectors. We believe that this partnership will not only strengthen
our technological competitiveness but also accelerate our strategic
positioning, enabling us to provide more efficient and intelligent
solutions to the global market. I look forward to a mutually
beneficial collaboration that will shape the future of both
parties.”
BGM operates through its subsidiary Gansu
Qilianshan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and its affiliates. Since its
inception in 1969, BGM has evolved into a leading provider of
premium products and services within the global pharmaceutical
industry, skillfully harnessing over 50 years of cutting-edge
biotechnological production expertise in bio-fermentation,
bio-extraction, and pharmaceutical formulation. BGM has established
a strong position in the international pharmaceutical industry
through extensive pharmaceutical experience, innovative technique,
and expansion into global markets.
Founded in 2009, RONS Technology, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of AIX, specializes in developing digital and
intelligent technologies for the financial and insurance
industries. RONS Technology boasts extensive experience in
insurtech, having introduced disruptive innovations through its
RONS Open Platform and flagship product Du Xiaobao. RONS Technology
has steadily built a strong presence within the insurtech
landscape, offering substantial growth potential and development
opportunities.
Established in 2004, Xinbao Investment, an
affiliate under AIX’s control, has developed a professional
integrated online and offline insurance trading and service
platform known as “Baowang”. Baowang provides comprehensive risk
protection solutions for individuals, families, and small to
medium-sized enterprises through the integration of technology,
products, and services. The platform currently offers over 300
flagship products from more than 30 insurance companies, addressing
various protection needs such as critical illness, term life,
accident, health, travel, and corporate insurance.
About AIX Inc.
AIX, established in 1998, is a leading
intelligent technology-driven independent financial services
provider in China. It provides 400 million middle-class families
with insurance protection, wealth management, and value-added
services and provides independent financial advisors and various
insurance/financial sales organizations with technical support and
comprehensive solutions. Through AI-driven insights and
cutting-edge digital tools, AIX has successfully established itself
as a leader in intelligent transformation within the financial
services industry.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains statements of a
forward-looking nature. These statements, including the statements
relating to the Company’s future financial and operating results,
are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these
forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will”,
“expects”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates” and
similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about AIX Inc.
and the industry. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, those relating to its ability to attract and
retain productive agents, especially entrepreneurial agents, its
ability to maintain existing and develop new business relationships
with insurance companies, its ability to execute its growth
strategy, its ability to adapt to the evolving regulatory
environment in the Chinese insurance industry, its ability to
compete effectively against its competitors, quarterly variations
in its operating results caused by factors beyond its control
including macroeconomic conditions in China. Except as otherwise
indicated, all information provided in this press release speaks as
of the date hereof, and AIX Inc. undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring
events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as
may be required by law. Although AIX Inc. believes that the
expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn
out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results
may differ materially from the anticipated results. Further
information regarding risks and uncertainties faced by AIX Inc. is
included in AIX Inc.’s filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F.
For more information, please
contact:
AIX Inc. Investor
Relations Tel: +86 (20) 8388-3191 Email: ir@aifugroup.com
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