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