Ge Long Hui·2025-12-04 11:31Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (00857.HK) announced the board's resolution to acquire the entire equity of three gas storage companies, which will become indirect non-wholly owned subsidiaries of the company after the acquisition is completed [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves the gas storage facilities in Xinjiang, Xiangguosi, and Liaohe, with a total consideration of RMB 400.16 billion (excluding taxes) [1]. - The funding for the acquisition will primarily come from cash contributions by the shareholders of the newly established joint venture companies, with the remaining portion planned to be financed through loans [1]. - The acquisition contracts were signed on December 4, 2025, between the acquiring party and the transferring parties [1]. Group 2: Ownership Structure Post-Acquisition - After the acquisition, the Xinjiang gas storage facility will be wholly owned by the newly established China Petroleum Xinjiang Gas Storage Company, with Taohu Investment holding 51% and Pipeline Storage holding 49% [2]. - The Xiangguosi gas storage facility will also be wholly owned by the newly established China Petroleum Xiangguosi Gas Storage Company, with the same ownership structure as Xinjiang [2]. - The Liaohe gas storage facility will be wholly owned by the newly established China Petroleum Liaohe Gas Storage Company, with Taohu Investment holding 50.49%, Pipeline Storage holding 48.51%, and Panjin State-owned Capital Investment and Operation Group holding 1% [2].