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Capital Industrial Financial Services Eyes Nearly 25% Robot Financial Leasing Stake

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Capital Industrial Financial Services (HKG:0730) is considering acquiring a 24.84% stake in Beijing Robot Financial Leasing as it expands into robotics and intelligent manufacturing, according to a Sept. 4 Hong Kong bourse filing.

Shougang Industrial Investment, which holds the stake, issued a non-binding letter of intent to transfer it to Capital Industrial Financial Services.

The price, timing, and other terms have yet to be finalized, and the deal remains subject to transfer restrictions and regulatory approvals.

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