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Rating Adjustment - Moody's downgraded Shandong Water Development Group's issuer rating from Baa2 to Baa3 on June 17, 2025, citing concerns over financial disclosure and rising risks from affiliated enterprises[2] - The rating outlook was adjusted from negative to stable, reflecting the company's current pressures[2] Financial Performance - Revenue declined from CNY 745.32 billion in 2022 to CNY 641.77 billion in 2024, with a continuous downward trend due to various factors including a decrease in cotton trade[16] - Net profit figures were CNY -1.18 billion, CNY 1.17 billion, and CNY 3.05 billion for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, indicating substantial losses when excluding government subsidies and asset disposals[17] Debt and Asset Management - The company's debt levels increased from CNY 939.67 billion in 2022 to CNY 1,022.79 billion by March 2025, indicating a rising debt burden[31] - Asset-liability ratio remained high at approximately 77.71% as of March 2025, despite a slight decrease over the years[32] Restructuring Efforts - The company has been actively divesting non-core assets, with a focus on its main businesses in water management, modern agriculture, and clean energy[10] - Internal restructuring involved 11 subsidiaries and an asset scale of CNY 245 billion, but the effectiveness of these efforts has been questioned[10] Government Support - The group received government subsidies of CNY 3.44 billion, CNY 3.93 billion, and CNY 2.28 billion from 2022 to 2024, which helped stabilize financial metrics despite operational cash flow weaknesses[9] - The Shandong Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has issued risk warnings regarding the company's debt situation, emphasizing the need for tighter control over expansion and financial management[14] Investment Strategy - Long-term equity investments surged from CNY 9.48 billion in 2022 to CNY 94.58 billion by the end of 2024, raising concerns about the shift from operational to investment assets[9] - The company’s strategy appears to involve holding assets through third-party investments rather than integrating them into its balance sheet, leading to a "virtual" asset structure[31]