Highton Development(SH:603162) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-05-21 12:09Core Viewpoint - The company, Fujian Haitong Development Co., Ltd., has announced a guarantee adjustment and progress regarding external guarantees for its wholly-owned subsidiaries, aimed at supporting their business development and ensuring compliance with financial regulations [1][2]. Summary by Sections Guarantee Overview - The company is providing a guarantee adjustment amounting to USD 41.92 million, reallocating unused guarantee limits from subsidiaries with a debt-to-asset ratio of 70% or higher to those with a ratio below 70% [1][2]. - The total guarantee amount for the subsidiaries, including fixed and floating rents, is capped at USD 52.24 million, with no prior guarantees provided to the subsidiaries as of May 15, 2025 [1][2]. Guarantee Details - The subsidiaries involved are Dajiang Nanjing Shipping Co., Dajiang Wuhan Shipping Co., and Dajiang Shenzhen Shipping Co., all of which are wholly-owned by the company and not considered related parties [1][7]. - The company has issued a guarantee letter to three leasing companies to support the operational leasing of three bulk carriers [2][9]. Decision-Making Process - The guarantee adjustment was approved during the company's board meeting on February 18, 2025, and subsequently ratified at the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting on March 6, 2025 [2][5]. - The approved guarantee limit for the fiscal year 2025 is up to USD 280 million and CNY 150 million, with a validity period of 12 months from the date of approval [2][5]. Financial Health of Subsidiaries - As of March 31, 2025, the subsidiaries have total assets of CNY 6.93 million and a net profit of CNY -0.93 million for the first quarter of 2025 [6]. - The subsidiaries are not classified as dishonest executors as of the announcement date, indicating a stable financial standing [9]. Board's Opinion - The board believes that the guarantees are necessary for the subsidiaries' operational needs and align with the company's long-term development strategy, ensuring that risks are manageable and do not harm the interests of shareholders, particularly minority shareholders [10][11]. External Guarantee Status - As of May 15, 2025, the total external guarantee balance for the company and its subsidiaries is CNY 1,970.769 million, representing 47.84% of the company's latest audited net assets, with no overdue guarantees reported [10].