HUAYOU COBALT(SH:603799) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-14 21:11Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the external guarantees provided by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd., highlighting the total guarantee amount and the financial health of the company and its subsidiaries [2][3][8]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview of Guarantees - In September 2025, the company provided a total guarantee of 954,481.95 million yuan, with 479,663.75 million yuan for subsidiaries with a debt-to-asset ratio above 70% and 474,818.20 million yuan for those below 70% [3][6]. 2. Guarantee Amount and Balance - As of September 30, 2025, the total external guarantee balance was 8,813,281.97 million yuan, primarily for controlling subsidiaries and their subsidiaries, with 8,701,288.20 million yuan for controlling subsidiaries and 111,993.77 million yuan for associated companies [2][10]. 3. Internal Decision-Making Process - The guarantees were approved during the board meetings on April 17, 2025, and May 9, 2025, as well as the annual shareholders' meeting in 2024, ensuring compliance with internal governance [3][9]. 4. Necessity and Reasonableness of Guarantees - The guarantees are deemed necessary for the normal operations of the company and its subsidiaries, with no significant defaults or legal issues reported, indicating a manageable risk profile [8]. 5. Board of Directors' Opinion - The board supports the guarantee actions as they are essential for the operational continuity of the company and its subsidiaries, asserting that these actions do not harm the interests of the company or its shareholders [9].