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Privatization of ZRCC by Sinopec Corp. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation 14 November 2005. Disclaimer.
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Privatization of ZRCC by Sinopec Corp. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation 14 November 2005
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Transaction Overview Proposed Transaction Privatization of ZRCC by Sinopec Corp. through Ningbo Yonglian Cancellation Price and Form of Payment Cash payment of HK$10.60 per H share of ZRCC, total consideration for the H shares approximatelyHK$7,672 million Include but not limited to: • Approval by shareholders and independent shareholders of ZRCC • Approval by relevant regulatory authorities Conditions Precedent Financial Adviser to Sinopec Corp. China International Capital Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited Financial Adviser to ZRCC Lehman Brothers Asia Investment Limited Independent Financial Adviser to ZRCC N M Rothschild China Holding AG
BusinessOverview of ZRCC ‘000 Tonnes USD/Barrel RMB/Tonnes Source:Annual/Interim Report of ZRCC
Financial Highlights of ZRCC 1H2005 1H2004 Change (%) 2004 2003 Change (%) (RMB,Million) Note:2004 interim results and 2005 interim results are unaudited
Strategic Rationale for Transaction • Integration of ZRCC’s oil refining business into Sinopec Corp’s value chain • Synergy effects in capital allocation, investment, branding, resources, marketing, distribution channels, etc. • Elimination of related party transactions and of intra-group competition • Consolidation and simplification of management structure and efficiency improvement
Transaction Procedures • Key Events: • 12 November 2005, boards of Sinopec Corp. and ZRCC approved the transaction • Mid January 2006, shareholders and independent shareholders meetings will be held to seek approval for the transaction • After approval by relevant regulatory authorities, ZRCC will apply for delisting and deregistration, and pay the consideration to its H share shareholders Sinopec Corp. Issue New Registered Capital 100% 71.3% H Shareholders H 股股东 UNIPEC 28.7% 90% Cash Cancellation Price 10% Merged into ZRCC Ningbo Yonglian Cash/new registered capital flow
Pricing Principle and Methodology Based on principle of fairness for a win-win transaction Principle Applied various commonly adopted valuation methods in capital markets Methodology Based on opinions from financial advisors, pricing principle, methodology and cancellation price were substantially discussed and negotiated at arm’s length between both parties before final agreement was reached Procedure
Cancellation Price Cancellation Price to H share shareholders of ZRCC at HKD10.60 per Share • Implied Multiples • Premium of proposed Cancellation Price over historical trading prices of ZRCC H shares • This transaction meets Sinopec’s investment criteria and is proposed to be included in the 2006 investment arrangement Source:ZRCC 2004 Annual Report; All periods stated above refer to the period up to and including 2 November 2005
Conclusion • This transaction is consistent with the corporate strategy of Sinopec Corp. • Cancellation Price is fair to shareholders of both parties • Upon completion of the Merger, Sinopec Corp. will further realize synergies in investment, management and resources allocation, and enhance overall operating efficiency
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