ZHONGJIN GOLD(SH:600489) Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-04-30 00:53Group 1 - The company plans to sign a financial service agreement with China National Gold Group Finance Co., Ltd. for the period from 2025 to 2028, with a maximum daily deposit balance of RMB 10 billion and a loan service limit not exceeding the maximum credit limit [21][23] - This transaction constitutes a related party transaction and does not constitute a major asset restructuring [22] - The agreement aims to broaden the company's financing channels, reduce financing costs, and improve capital management efficiency [23] Group 2 - The company will provide loan guarantees for its subsidiaries, including RMB 140 million for Jiapigou Company, RMB 150 million for Henan Jinyuan, RMB 130 million for Songxian Jinniu, RMB 125 million for Zhongjin Songxian Songyuan, and RMB 80 million for Hebei Yueri [38][39] - The total amount of external guarantees after this loan will be RMB 818.09 million, accounting for 2.99% of the company's latest audited net assets [61][62] - The guarantees are necessary to meet the operational needs of the subsidiaries and ensure stable business development [60] Group 3 - The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Henan Zhongyuan Gold Smelting Plant, plans to engage in hedging activities to mitigate risks associated with price fluctuations in the market for gold, silver, copper, and nickel [66][69] - The maximum margin for the hedging business will not exceed RMB 700 million, with a hedging scale limit of 29 tons of gold, 217 tons of silver, 35,000 tons of copper, and 361 tons of nickel [70][71] - The hedging activities will be conducted on the Shanghai Futures Exchange and are aimed at maintaining stable operational performance [66][69]