Pan Asia Environmental Protection Group (HKG:0556) said it agreed to acquire 51% of Xilailu Brand Management (Guangzhou), a catering and beverage retail business, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Sunday.
Shares of the environmental protection equipment maker gained over 8% at market open Monday.
The firm will pay 1 yuan for the purchase, and has committed to a further 5.1 million yuan capital injection after the acquisition.
Pan Asia Environmental Protection Group said the acquisition will help diversify its business.