

Core Viewpoint - The major asset restructuring of Zhongyan Inner Mongolia Chemical Co., Ltd. involves a targeted reduction of capital by its subsidiary, Zhongyan (Inner Mongolia) Soda Industry Co., Ltd., and is classified as a significant asset restructuring for the listed company [1][2]. Group 1 - The independent financial advisor, China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd., confirmed that there were no direct or indirect paid engagements of third parties in this transaction [2]. - The listed company has engaged several advisory firms for this transaction, including China Merchants Securities as the independent financial advisor, Inner Mongolia Jadu Law Firm as the legal advisor, Lixin Certified Public Accountants as the auditing firm, Beijing Zhuoxin Dahu Asset Appraisal Co., Ltd. for asset evaluation, and Beijing Guorong Xinghua Asset Appraisal Co., Ltd. for the valuation of natural soda mineral rights [1][2]. - The company has complied with the relevant regulations regarding the hiring of third parties in investment banking activities, as outlined in the guidelines for preventing integrity risks [1][2].