Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) has assigned ‘A-’ global scale Long-term Issuer Credit Rating with Stable Outlook to Weifang Urban Construction and Development Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“WUCDI” or “the company”)
The Issuer Credit Rating reflects a high possibility that the People’s Government of Weifang City, Shandong Province (“Weifang government”) would provide strong support to WUCDI if needed, in light of its majority ownership of WUCDI, WUCDI’s strategic importance as the key local investment and development company (“LIDC”) that is responsible for infrastructure construction and state-owned asset operation in Weifang City, Shandong Province (“Weifang”), and the linkage between the Weifang government and WUCDI, 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 Weifang government may face significant negative impact on its reputation and financing activities if WUCDI encounters any operational and financial difficulties.
The Stable Outlook reflects our expectation that WUCDI’s strategic importance would remain intact while the Weifang government will continue to ensure WUCDI’s stable operation.