Exhibit 99.1
Huize’s International Arm Poni Insurtech Completes Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Global Care, a Leading Insurtech Platform in Vietnam
Strategic acquisition drives revenue growth and expansion into second international market, creating robust synergies under Poni Insurtech and advancing Huize’s international expansion
SHENZHEN, China, September 5, 2024 — Huize Holding Limited, (“Huize” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUIZ), a leading insurance technology platform connecting consumers, insurance carriers and distribution partners digitally through data-driven and AI-powered solutions in Asia, today announced the completion of its international arm Poni Insurtech’s acquisition of 71.7% stake in Global Care Consulting Joint Stock Company (“Global Care”), a leading Vietnam-based insurtech company specializing in digital transformation solutions for the insurance industry. The acquisition was completed through a combination of existing share purchases and subscription of new shares. As part of the transaction, VinaCapital Ventures, the technology investment arm of VinaCapital Group, received newly issued class A common shares of Huize, representing approximately 1.7% of the Company’s fully diluted share capital, with 50% of the newly issued shares subject to a one-year lock-up period.
Upon the closing of the transaction, Global Care has become a majority-owned subsidiary of Huize, and its financial results will be consolidated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
“Global Care is a strategic and pivotal partner in our internationalization journey,” commented Ron Tam, Co-Chief Financial Officer and Head of International Business of Huize. “The completion of this acquisition reaffirms our commitment and execution of our internationalization strategy, starting with high growth markets in ASEAN. We have already begun to work closely with Global Care to accelerate market growth in Vietnam through innovative customized insurance product development and distribution partnership models, platform technological advancements, and deployment of AI capabilities. We are confident that the integration of Global Care, combined with the strategic insights and local resources of VinaCapital Ventures, will firmly position Poni Insurtech as a leading insurtech player in Vietnam’s digital insurance ecosystem. We expect this integration to create tangible value for all stakeholders including our end customers, insurance carriers and distribution partners. ”