Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-29 17:14Core Viewpoint - The company is holding its first extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in 2025 to discuss the extension of the commitment by its actual controller, China Baowu Steel Group, to avoid competition in the same industry [2][4]. Meeting Details - The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 14:30, located at the Chongqing Steel Conference Center [2]. - Participants include shareholders holding company stock on the registration date [2]. Agenda - The main agenda item is the proposal regarding the extension of the commitment by China Baowu Steel Group to avoid competition in the same industry [2][4]. Commitment Background - China Baowu Steel Group plans to extend its commitment to avoid competition for an additional three years, following its acquisition of a 40% stake in Chongqing Changshou Steel Co., Ltd. [3][4]. - The original commitment included measures such as asset restructuring, business adjustments, and management delegation to resolve overlapping business issues with Chongqing Steel [3][4]. Reasons for Commitment Extension - The extension is due to ongoing challenges in the steel industry, which has been underperforming, making it difficult to resolve competition issues within the original timeframe [4][5]. - The company has made progress in reducing competition in certain product lines, but further time is needed for feasibility analysis and planning [4]. Impact of Commitment Extension - The extension of the commitment is in line with regulatory guidelines and is not expected to harm the interests of the company or its shareholders, particularly minority shareholders [5].