Summary by Moomoo AI
CHINA ALUMINUM CO., LTD. (CHALCO) ISSUED A NOTICE ON MARCH 27, 2024 DETAILING ITS FINANCING GUARANTEE PLAN FOR 2024. As of 31 December 2023, the Company's total financing guarantee balance was RMB78.86 billion. In 2024, it is planned to provide financing guarantees of no more than US$5 billion to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chung Aluminum Hong Kong Investment Limited, for the continuation of the bonds due to mature. The guarantee is subject to the consideration and approval of the Company's shareholders' meeting due to the fact that China Aluminum Hong Kong's investment has a leverage ratio of more than 70%. The Company expects a total financing guarantee balance of no more than RMB 74.5 billion by the end of 2024. The announcement also noted that the company does not provide financing guarantees for businesses outside the scope of the consolidated statements and that there are no counterguarantees or overdue guarantees. The Board considers that the guarantee scheme complies with laws and regulations and can effectively control risk without prejudice to the interests of the company and shareholders.