STO(SZ:002468) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-22 14:13Group 1 - The company held its 15th meeting of the 6th Board of Directors on January 21, 2026, where all 7 attending directors unanimously agreed to waive the notice period for the meeting [2][3] - The board approved a proposal to provide guarantees for subsidiaries, with a total guarantee amount not exceeding 239,880 million RMB for the year 2026 [3][71] - The board also approved a proposal to provide guarantees for franchisees, with a total guarantee amount not exceeding 20,000 million RMB [5][17] Group 2 - The company plans to register and issue medium-term notes with a total amount not exceeding 20 billion RMB to meet funding needs and optimize financing structure [12][26] - The funds raised from the medium-term notes will be used for working capital, repayment of interest-bearing liabilities, project construction, and equipment purchases [28] - The issuance of medium-term notes is subject to approval by the shareholders' meeting and registration acceptance by the China Interbank Market Dealers Association [34] Group 3 - The company is involved in a lawsuit regarding a shareholder qualification confirmation dispute, which is related to the division of property in a divorce case and does not directly impact the company's financial performance [39][46] - The lawsuit involves a claim for 20,284,236 shares, representing approximately 1.33% of the company's total shares, but it is not expected to affect the company's normal operations or governance [46][40] Group 4 - The company will hold its first temporary shareholders' meeting of 2026 on February 6, 2026, to review the proposals approved by the board [50][56] - The meeting will combine on-site voting and online voting, allowing all shareholders to participate [52][53] - The agenda includes proposals related to guarantees for subsidiaries and franchisees, amendments to the articles of association, and the issuance of medium-term notes [56][57]