Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-11 15:18Core Viewpoint - The announcement details a significant equity change involving the increase of shareholding by China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) in Antong Holdings Co., Ltd. through various agreements and transactions, positioning COSCO as the largest shareholder of the company after the completion of these transactions [1][3][14]. Summary by Sections 1. Basic Information of the Equity Change - On July 11, 2025, COSCO acquired 33,333,334 shares (0.79% of total shares) of Antong Holdings through block trading [1][3]. - COSCO signed a share transfer agreement with China National Chemical Corporation Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChemChina Asset Management) to acquire 82,908,988 shares (1.96% of total shares) [1][3]. - COSCO also entered into agreements with China Merchants Port Group Co., Ltd. and Guoxin Securities Co., Ltd. to acquire additional shares, totaling 39,000,000 shares (0.92%) and 178,500,000 shares (4.22%) respectively [1][3][13]. 2. Shareholding Structure Before and After the Change - Before the equity change, COSCO held no shares, while China Merchants Port held 288,817,293 shares (6.83%) [2][5]. - After the equity change, COSCO will hold 333,742,322 shares (7.89%), and China Merchants Port will hold 249,817,293 shares (5.90%) [2][5]. - The total shares held by COSCO and its concerted actors will amount to 583,852,868 shares (13.80%), making them the largest shareholder [2][4]. 3. Regulatory and Compliance Considerations - The equity change does not trigger a mandatory tender offer, and the actual control of Antong Holdings will not change immediately [3][14]. - The share transfer agreements require approval from relevant state-owned asset supervision authorities, and there is uncertainty regarding the approval [3][14]. - The completion of the share transfer is also subject to compliance confirmation from the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the necessary registration procedures [3][14]. 4. Future Plans and Implications - COSCO has indicated potential future plans for further increases in shareholding, which may lead to changes in the board and management of Antong Holdings [3][14]. - The current largest shareholder remains Fujian Zhaohang Logistics Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), and the company currently has no actual controller [14].