Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., Ltd. announced the privatization plan for its subsidiary, Changhong Jiahua Holdings Co., Ltd., by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hongtu Investment Co., Ltd., which will lead to the delisting of Changhong Jiahua from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [2][4]. Financial Overview - As of December 31, 2024, Changhong Jiahua's total assets were approximately 16.73 billion yuan, with total liabilities of about 13.97 billion yuan, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of 83.51% and net assets of approximately 2.76 billion yuan [2]. - For the fiscal year 2024, Changhong Jiahua reported revenue of approximately 36.48 billion yuan and a net profit of about 346 million yuan. For the first half of 2025, the unaudited revenue was approximately 19.48 billion yuan, with a net profit of around 167 million yuan [3]. Privatization Details - The privatization plan involves the cancellation of all planned shares, with a cash consideration of 1.223 HKD per share for the shareholders, excluding Sichuan Changhong's controlled shares [4]. - Following the privatization, Changhong Jiahua will issue new shares to the offeror to maintain the total number of shares consistent before and after the transaction [4]. - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued a no-objection letter regarding the privatization plan, which was announced on September 22, 2025 [4]. Strategic Implications - The privatization is expected to reduce the listing-related costs for Changhong Jiahua and allow for better resource allocation and planning under the umbrella of Sichuan Changhong Group, exploring new development opportunities [5]. - The ownership structure of Changhong Jiahua will remain unchanged post-privatization, and it is not anticipated to have a significant impact on the financial status or operations of Sichuan Changhong [5].