Core Viewpoint - The independent financial advisor, China International Capital Corporation, has conducted a special review of the industry policy and transaction type related to Xiamen Port Development Co., Ltd.'s acquisition of a 70% stake in Xiamen Container Terminal Group Co., Ltd. from Xiamen International Port Authority through a combination of share issuance and cash payment [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Overview - The transaction involves Xiamen Port Development Co., Ltd. purchasing 70% of the shares of Xiamen Container Terminal Group Co., Ltd. from Xiamen International Port Authority [2]. - The target company primarily engages in container terminal loading and storage services, classified under the "Water Transport Industry" [2]. Group 2: Industry Classification - The independent financial advisor confirms that the involved industries do not fall under the categories requiring expedited review as per regulatory guidelines [3]. - The transaction is categorized as a merger within the same industry rather than a vertical merger [4]. Group 3: Control and Restructuring - The transaction will not change the control of the listed company, as the controlling shareholder remains Xiamen International Port Authority, and the actual controller is the Fujian Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission [5]. - The transaction does not constitute a restructuring listing as there has been no change in control within the last thirty-six months [5].
厦门港务: 中国国际金融股份有限公司关于厦门港务发展股份有限公司本次交易产业政策和交易类型之财务顾问核查意见