WHMC(SH:600136) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-15 16:14Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the judicial auction of 9,400,000 shares held by a major shareholder, Wuhan New Star Hanyi Chemical Co., Ltd., which represents 13.42% of its total holdings and 0.46% of the company's total share capital. This auction is a result of a loan dispute and is not expected to affect the company's control or operations significantly [1][4]. Group 1: Shareholder Auction Details - The shares being auctioned are 9,400,000, which will reduce New Star Hanyi's total holdings from 70,041,630 shares to 60,641,630 shares, decreasing its ownership percentage from 3.43% to 2.97% [1][4]. - The auction is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2025, and the shares have been marked for judicial sale [1][3]. - The starting price for the auction is set at 16,750,800 yuan, with a deposit requirement of 2,600,000 yuan and a minimum bidding increment of 83,700 yuan [3]. Group 2: Impact on Company Control - New Star Hanyi is not the controlling shareholder or actual controller of the company, and the auction will not lead to any change in control or adversely affect the company's governance structure [1][4]. - The company will continue to monitor the auction process and fulfill its information disclosure obligations as required by law [1][4]. Group 3: Additional Information - As of the announcement date, New Star Hanyi and its concerted parties have a total of 70,041,630 shares, with 9,189,488 shares frozen or marked for judicial sale [2]. - The auction results are uncertain, and the company will keep stakeholders informed about any developments [4][5].