China City Infrastructure Group (HKG:2349) agreed to acquire a 60% stake in artificial intelligence firm Shenzhen Shi Zhilian Fei Chuang Technology, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Tuesday.
Shares of the property investment firm gained 12% in late morning trade Wednesday.
The company is acquiring the stake from Qianhai Jiesuan Company in exchange for a HK$3.3 million convertible bond. The bond converts into equity at a price of HK$0.30 per share, or 11 million shares in total.
The shares would represent 0.35% of the company's issued share capital after conversion.
The firm said the acquisition will help the company diversify its business.
Qianhai Jiesuan Company will hold 40% of Shenzhen Shi Zhilian following completion of the deal.