Core Viewpoint - ST易购 has reached a settlement with Carrefour Group, resulting in the company indirectly holding 100% of Carrefour China after paying a settlement amount of RMB 220 million to CNBV [1][5][6] Summary by Sections Dispute Background - In June 2019, ST易购's subsidiary, Suning International, signed a share purchase agreement with CNBV to acquire 80% of Carrefour China for RMB 4.8 billion [2] - The agreement included a clause for CNBV to sell the remaining 20% of Carrefour China to Suning International after two years, with a performance guarantee of RMB 1.2 billion provided by ST易购 [2] - By September 2019, Suning International completed the acquisition of 80% of Carrefour China [3] - In April 2022, Suning International paid RMB 204 million for a staged purchase of the remaining 16.67% stake, bringing its total ownership to 83.33% [3] - Disputes arose due to changes in circumstances affecting the acquisition of the remaining shares, leading to arbitration claims from Carrefour Group [4] Settlement Agreement - A settlement agreement was signed between Suning International and Carrefour Group, where ST易购 will pay RMB 220 million to CNBV, leading to the waiver of related debts by Carrefour [5] - Following the settlement, Carrefour China and its consulting company will cease using the intellectual property within one month [5] Financial Impact - After the settlement, ST易购 will indirectly own 100% of Carrefour China, which is expected to positively impact the company's financial status and operational results [6] - The company anticipates a debt restructuring gain of approximately RMB 1.11 billion, reducing its total payable debt to around RMB 1.331 billion [6]