Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has assigned ‘BBB+’ global scale Long-term Issuer Credit Rating with Stable Outlook to Qingdao Laoshan Science and Technology Innovation Development Group Co., Ltd. (“QLSTI” or “the company”)
The Issuer Credit Rating reflects a high possibility that the People’s Government of Laoshan District, Qingdao City (“Laoshan government”) would provide strong support to QLSTI if needed, in light of its direct full ownership of QLSTI, QLSTI’s strategic importance as the key local investment and development company (“LIDC”) that is responsible for industrial park leasing and development, industrial investment and urban development in Laoshan District, Qingdao City (“Laoshan”), and the linkage between the Laoshan government and QLSTI, including appointment and supervision of the senior management, strategic alignment, major investment and financing plan decisions and ongoing operational and financial support. In addition, the Laoshan government may face significant negative impact on its reputation and financing activities if QLSTI encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that QLSTI’s strategic importance would remain intact while the Laoshan government will continue to ensure QLSTI’s stable operation.