Group 1 - The company has entered into a sale agreement with Jia Yi Holdings to sell its entire issued share capital in Dongfang Chengzheng Rare Earth for HKD 10 million, effective September 12, 2025 [1] - Following the completion of the sale, the company will no longer hold any shares in the target company, and the target company will cease to be a subsidiary, meaning its financial performance will not be consolidated into the company's financial statements [1] - The board believes that the sale aligns with the company's long-term goals and current market conditions, allowing for a strategic repositioning to focus on higher-potential businesses [1] Group 2 - The company acquired a majority stake in a rare earth permanent magnet materials producer in 2023, which later became the selling group; however, the selling group has shown poor financial performance over the past two years, with after-tax losses of approximately HKD 9.15 million and HKD 27.77 million for the years ending December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024, respectively [2] - The losses were primarily due to a downward trend in magnetic material prices and insufficient production scale [2] - The company believes that the sale will allow it to concentrate financial resources on its cement business, improve cash flow liquidity and financial flexibility, streamline operations, and enhance overall financial performance [2]
东吴水泥拟出售东方诚正稀土100%股权