Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The company has provided a joint liability guarantee for its subsidiary, Sichuan Bencao Tang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which has a debt-to-asset ratio exceeding 70%, indicating potential risks associated with the guarantee [2][11]. Group 1: Guarantee Overview - The company approved a guarantee for Sichuan Bencao Tang to apply for a comprehensive credit limit of up to 1.368 billion RMB for financing needs [2][4]. - A maximum guarantee contract was signed with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Chengdu Branch, with a principal balance of up to 20 million RMB [3][10]. Group 2: Subsidiary Information - Sichuan Bencao Tang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary with a registered capital of 125 million RMB, established on August 16, 2004 [5][6]. - The company holds a 56% stake in Sichuan Bencao Tang, which is engaged in various pharmaceutical and healthcare-related activities [6][7]. Group 3: Guarantee Agreement Details - The guarantee covers the principal debt, interest, penalties, and other costs related to the contract, with a guarantee period of three years from the debt maturity date [8][9]. - The total amount of external guarantees after this agreement will be 1.28227 billion RMB, with the current balance of external guarantees at 581.52 million RMB, representing 7.60% of the company's audited net assets for 2024 [12].