Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has affirmed ‘BBB+’ global scale Long-term Issuer and Issuance Credit Rating of Chengdu Xiangcheng Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CXIG” or “the company”); Issuer Rating Outlook Stable
The Issuer Credit Rating reflects a high possibility that the People’s Government of Xindu District of Chengdu City (“Xindu government”) would provide very strong support to CXIG if needed, in light of its full ownership of CXIG, CXIG’s strategic importance as the most important local investment and development company (“LIDC”) responsible for infrastructure construction and urban development and operation in Xindu District of (“Xindu”) of Chengdu City (“Chengdu”), and the linkage between the Xindu government and CXIG, including appointment and supervision of the senior management, strategic alignment, major investment and financing plan decisions and ongoing government support. In addition, the Xindu government may face significant negative impact on its reputation and financing activities if CXIG encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
Lianhe Global has also affirmed ‘BBB+’ global scale Long-term Issuance Credit Rating of senior unsecured CNY Bond issued by CXIG at the same time. A full list of affirmed issuance rating is included in this report.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that CXIG’s strategic importance would remain intact while the Xindu government will continue to ensure CXIG’s stable operation.