Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has upgraded the global scale Long-term Issuer Credit Rating of Hing Yip Holdings Limited (“HYH” or “the company”) (formerly known as China Investments Holdings Ltd.) to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB-’; Issuer Rating Outlook Stable.
The Issuer Credit Rating upgrade reflects an upgrade in our internal credit assessment on the People’s Government of Nanhai District, Foshan City (“Nanhai government”), and the company’s increasing strategic importance in Nanhai, as the company is deepening its roles in the regional economic development and local residents’ livelihoods under the guidance of the Nanhai government. The company has upgraded and expanded its elderly care facilities and business after the integration of several public elderly care institutions in towns and sub-districts in Nanhai. Besides, it is aligned with the development plans of the Nanhai government and strengthened HYH’s role as the key entity responsible for elderly care and wellness in Nanhai.
We believe this continues to present a high possibility that the Nanhai government would provide strong support to HYH if needed, in light of its indirect majority ownership of HYH, HYH’s strategic position as an key local investment and development company (“LIDC”) that is responsible for elderly care and wellness, financial leasing, big data development and civil explosives in Nanhai and the linkage between the Nanhai government and HYH, including supervision of the senior management, strategic alignment, major investment and financing plan decisions and ongoing operational and financial support. In addition, the Nanhai government may face significant negative impact on its reputation and financing activities if HYH encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that HYH’s strategic importance would remain intact while the Nanhai government will continue to ensure HYH’s stable operation.