In a regulatory filing released on September 7, CITIC Securities announced that its board of directors has approved a proposal granting renewed authorization to adjust the registered capital of its subsidiary, CITIC Securities Investment. Under this new mandate, the company's management has been empowered to flexibly modify the subsidiary's capital base based on operational needs, with the ceiling set at no more than RMB 20 billion following any adjustments.

The scope of this authorization covers both capital increases and reductions, allowing management to decide on the timing and amount of such moves, which can be executed in multiple installments. CITIC Securities Investment serves as the proprietary equity investment platform for CITIC Securities, focusing on hard technology sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, new materials, and high-end manufacturing.

According to the company's interim report, the subsidiary's registered capital stood at RMB 13 billion, with revenue of RMB 2.655 billion and net profit of RMB 1.975 billion recorded in the first half of the year. The announcement did not specify any concrete capital increase plans, noting that the actual decision to inject funds, the amount involved, and the timing will be determined by management based on the subsidiary's operational performance.

Currently, CITIC Securities Investment holds the largest registered capital among all alternative investment subsidiaries of major brokerages. This authorization reflects the strategic capital allocation trend among leading securities firms, which are increasingly deploying their own funds to bolster investments in hard technology ventures.

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