InterChina, one of the leading investment banking advisory firms based in China, is pleased to announce that it has advised Aliaxis Group SA, a global leader in advanced piping systems, on the divestment of 100% equity interest in The Universal Hardware & Plastic Factory Limited (“Anchor”) to Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. (002271.SZ). The transaction has been successfully signed.

About Aliaxis: Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced piping systems for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. Aliaxis operates in over 40 countries, offering innovative solutions for water and energy management.

About Anchor: The Universal Hardware & Plastic Factory Limited (“Anchor”) is a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of CPVC, UPVC, and other plastic piping systems. Founded in 1961, Anchor has established a leading brand presence in Hong Kong’s local plumbing and piping market, with strong distribution networks across the region. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhongshan Universal Industrial Co., Ltd., has a well-established manufacturing footprint in Guangdong Province, serving the broader Southern China market.

About Oriental Yuhong: Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. (Oriental Yuhong, 002271.SZ) is a leading building materials group listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Beijing, the company specializes in waterproofing systems, building materials, and piping solutions, with a strong focus on R&D, supply chain, and cost management.

InterChina Transaction Team includes Director Kaitlyn Lu and Associate Jingjing Zhang.

The acquisition brings together Anchor’s strong brand equity, established distribution channels in Hong Kong and Southern China, and its long-standing market presence with Oriental Yuhong’s R&D capabilities, supply chain scale, and cost efficiency.

InterChina served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Aliaxis Group SA, providing comprehensive transaction advisory throughout the divestment process, including pre-sale evaluation, preparation of information, soliciting interest, negotiating bids, data room preparation and coordination and process management.