Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has assigned ‘BBB-’ global scale Long-term Issuer Credit Rating with Stable Outlook to Jiangyou Hongfei Investment (Group) Co., Ltd. (“JHIG” or “the company”)
The Issuer Credit Rating reflects a high possibility that the Jiangyou People’s Government (“the Jiangyou government”) would provide very strong support to JHIG if needed, in light of its majority ownership of JHIG, JHIG’s strategic importance as the most important local investment and development company (“LIDC”) responsible for infrastructure construction, industrial development and public utility operation in Jiangyou and the linkage between the Jiangyou government and JHIG, including the appointment of the senior management, strategic alignment, supervision of major financing plan and investment decisions and ongoing operational and financial support. In addition, the Jiangyou government may face significant negative impact on its reputation and financing activities if JHIG encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that JHIG’s strategic importance would remain intact while the Jiangyou government will continue to ensure JHIG’s stable operation.