Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has affirmed ‘BBB-’ global scale Long-term Issuer Credit Rating of Jingjiang Port Group Co., Ltd. (“JPG”); Issuer Rating Outlook is Stable.
The Issuer Credit Rating reflects a high possibility that the People’s Government of Jingjiang City (“Jingjiang government”) would provide strong support to JPG if needed, in light of its indirect 100% ownership of JPG, JPG’s strategic importance as the major local investment and development company (“LIDC”) for port construction and operation in Jingjiang, and the linkage between the Jingjiang government and JPG, including supervision over the company through its shareholders, strategic alignment and ongoing operational and financial support. In addition, the Jingjiang government may face significant negative impact on its reputation, business and financing activities if JPG encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that JPG strategic importance would remain intact while the Jingjiang government will continue to ensure JPG’s stable operation.