Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Yongding Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Eastern Superconductor Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., will sign a debt-to-equity conversion agreement with Industrial Guoxin Asset Management Co., Ltd. This agreement involves converting 12 million RMB of convertible bond loans into equity investment, which will result in a slight decrease in Yongding's ownership percentage in Eastern Superconductor while maintaining control over the subsidiary [2][3][6]. Group 1: Transaction Overview - The debt-to-equity conversion involves converting 12 million RMB of the 30 million RMB convertible bond loan into an investment in Eastern Superconductor, based on a pre-investment valuation of 63 million RMB [2][5]. - After the conversion, Yongding's direct ownership in Eastern Superconductor will decrease from 60.9524% to 59.8131%, while the total ownership by Yongding and its wholly-owned subsidiary will decrease from 67.4286% to 66.1682% [3][6]. - The transaction has been approved by the company's board and does not require shareholder approval, as it does not constitute a related party transaction or a major asset restructuring [8][9]. Group 2: Impact on Company - The debt-to-equity conversion is expected to enhance Eastern Superconductor's operational strength and address urgent funding needs, potentially attracting strategic investors and new business opportunities [40]. - The company will continue to maintain actual control over Eastern Superconductor post-conversion, ensuring that the arrangement does not adversely affect its financial status or normal operations [40]. - The arrangement of the buyback rights associated with this transaction is designed to be manageable and will not harm the interests of the company or its shareholders, particularly minority shareholders [40].

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