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Rizhao Port Jurong Announces Proposed Listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

RIZHAO PORT JURONG CO., LTD.

日照港裕廊股份有限公司

Rizhao Port Jurong Announces Proposed Listing

on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Offer Price Set Between HK$1.37 to HK$1.51 per Share

To Raise Gross Proceeds Up to HK$604 Million[1]

The Largest Port for Grain and Woodchip Imports in China[2]

Operates One of the Largest Bulk Grain Berths in Coastal China – West-5 berth

(Hong Kong, 30 May 2019) The largest port for grain and woodchip imports in China – Rizhao Port Jurong Co., Ltd. (“Rizhao Port Jurong” or the “Company”, stock code: 6117), today announced the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Hong Kong Stock Exchange”).

Rizhao Port Jurong plans to offer 400,000,000 H Shares (subject to the Over-allotment Option), of which 360,000,000 H Shares will be International Offer Shares (subject to adjustment and the Over-allotment Option), representing approximately 90% of the initial Offer Shares; the remaining 40,000,000 H Shares will be Hong Kong Offer Shares (subject to adjustment), representing approximately 10% of the initial Offer Shares. Offer price is set between HK$1.37 to HK$1.51 per share. Rizhao Port Jurong will open for Hong Kong Public Offering in Hong Kong at 9:00 a.m., 31 May 2019 (Friday), and close at 12:00 noon, 5 June 2019 (Wednesday). Dealings in shares of Rizhao Port Jurong on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is expected to commence on 19 June 2019 (Wednesday). The shares will be traded in board lot of 2,000 H Shares each. The Company’s stock code will be 6117.

·China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited is the Sole Sponsor and Sole Representative.

·China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited and First Capital Securities Limited are the Joint Global Coordinators.

·China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited, First Capital Securities Limited, ABCI Capital Limited and Haitong International Securities Company Limited are the Joint Bookrunners.

·China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited, First Capital Securities Limited, ABCI Securities Company Limited, Haitong International Securities Company Limited and Livermore Holdings Limited are Joint Lead Managers.

Rizhao Port Jurong is the largest port for grain and woodchip imports in China in terms of 2018 throughput. In 2018, the Company’s throughput of both soybean and woodchip imports (including the throughput from its leased-out berths) ranked first in China and its throughput of dried tapioca imports ranked second in China. The Company has experienced significant growth since its establishment in 2011. The total throughput increased from approximately 10.9 million tonnes in 2011 to approximately 25.9 million tonnes in 2018 at a CAGR of 13.2%.

The Company’s berths located at the Shijiu port area of the Port of Rizhao, a major coastal port for commodities trading that is ranked the seventh largest coastal port in China and 11th in the world in terms of 2018 throughput. The Port of Rizhao is a natural deepwater port that enjoys a temperate climate, ice-free and silt-free conditions, as well as open water and a flat seabed. The Company operates four berths (including one that it leases in) and lease out four berths, with a total designed annual throughput capacity of 18.1 million tonnes. The Company’s 100,000-tonne bulk grain berth, West-5 berth, is one of the largest bulk grain berths in coastal China. And its berths have a natural water depth ranging from 8.0 to 15.2 meters, enabling it to handle the largest bulk grain vessels in the world. The Company provides comprehensive port-related services, including stevedoring, berth leasing, port management, storage, and logistics agency services, primarily covering soybeans, woodchips, dried tapioca and, to a lesser extent, other cargo types including maize and wheat.

Rizhao Port Jurong has experienced a stable growth during the track record period. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, its revenue was RMB488.2 million, RMB520.5 million and RMB532.1 million, respectively, and its profit and total comprehensive income was RMB78.4 million, RMB127.0 million and RMB149.2 million, respectively.

Capitalizing on leading market position, strong results of operations and strong reputation in the China’s coastal port service industry, the Company has received numerous awards during the track record period, including the “First Place in China Port Technology Development,” “First Batch of Designated Grain Import Port in China,” “National Transportation and Logistics Reputable Enterprise,” “National Transportation and Logistics Quality Management Outstanding Enterprise,” “Leading Enterprise of Equipment Management in Shandong Province” and “Leading Enterprise of Port and Shipping Safety Production of Rizhao City.”

Mr. Zhang Baohua, Chairman and Non-executive Director of Rizhao Port Jurong, said, “As the demand for soybeans, woodchips and dried tapioca will continue to be significant considering the strong PRC economy in the future, continued growth in global trade and attractive opportunities brought by the Belt and Road initiative. Leveraging our market position and experience, strategic location and robust transportation network, advanced port infrastructure and high operational efficiency, stable base of high-quality and long-term customers, strong innovation capabilities as well as the favorable industry trends, we believe we will be able to enjoy continued business growth.”

The Port of Rizhao, being a key coastal port in China and the eastern end of the New Eurasian Land Bridge, is expected to become an important hub of international trade and transportation under the Belt and Road initiative. Rizhao Port Jurong is at the forefront of the international expansion and development of the Port of Rizhao and endeavor to leverage the strategic opportunities created by China’s development. The Company intends to further solidify its market position as the largest port for grain and woodchip imports in China, and become a world-leading hub for grains and woodchips. The Company believes port operators are transforming from traditional ports that typically provide loading, unloading and storage services into modern ports that serve as international logistic hubs, business and financial centers, and information and technology centers. Through integration of a comprehensive range of value-added services, modern coastal ports in China are expected to become a key player in the economies of their hinterland. Rizhao Port Jurong will actively embrace such market trend and drive its transformation, enables itself to provide one-stop integrated and efficient port services.

In addition, Rizhao Port Jurong will strengthen its brand reputation and expand its customer base. Integrity is the Company’s core value. The Company believes that a corporate culture and brand built on integrity helps the Company to establish a strong reputation, enhance its soft power and create a business environment of mutual trust, which together enables it to continue to expand its highquality blue-chip customer base. It is also one strategy of the Company that endeavoring to be a sustainable green port, striking a balance between port development, resource consumption and environmental protection. The Company committed to being energy-efficient and lowering its environmental footprint, while achieving strong growth and economies of scale. Moreover, Rizhao Port Jurong also endeavor to become a “smart port”. In line with the industry trend that ports have increasingly applied information and intelligent technologies in their operations and have applied their strategic focus from resource control to specialized resource management, and become a forerunner in building a “smart port”.

Mr. Zhang Baohua concluded, “With our unique advantage, we will continue to provide comprehensive port-related services in the future. We will strive to become a world-leading hub for grains and woodchips. In the meantime, we will seize opportunities arising from market development, enhance our hard power and soft power, endeavor to become a “smart port” and achieve sustainable development. We are ready to make full use of Hong Kong's unique financing platform and competitive advantages to generate the greatest value for our shareholders.”

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RIZHAO PORT JURONG CO., LTD.

日照港裕廊股份有限公司

Fact Sheet

Information on the Shares Offering：

Use of Proceeds

Assuming an Offer Price of HK$1.44 per Offer Share (being the mid-point of the indicative Offer Price range stated in this Prospectus) and that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised, The Company intends to use the net proceeds for the following purposes:

Financial Summary:

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