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E.SUN Financial Hits Record High After Acquisition; Shin Kong Financial Market Cap Tops 1 Trillion TWD

Finance · Financial Conglomerates · economic_daily · 2026-09-02

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E.SUN Financial reaches a record high following the acquisition of Mercuries Life, while Shin Kong Financial joins the trillion-dollar market cap club.

What Happened

Acquisition Milestone: E.SUN Financial has finalized the equity transfer of Mercuries Life and approved a 16 billion TWD capital injection, marking a significant expansion of its financial services footprint.

Market Reaction: Shares of E.SUN Financial surged past the 40 TWD threshold to record highs, while Shin Kong Financial also saw its stock price climb, reflecting strong investor confidence in the sector.

Financial Results: Shin Kong Financial reported a robust 329% year-over-year increase in first-half net profit, with seven-month earnings already surpassing the total profit recorded for the previous year.

Dividend Outlook: Management at Shin Kong Financial expressed strong confidence in dividend growth for the coming year, supported by solid earnings performance as the company officially reached a market capitalization exceeding 1 trillion TWD.

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