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Sinopec Engineering Group Co Ltd. — Legal Proceedings Report 2014
Jun 18, 2014
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Legal Proceedings Report
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中石化煉化工程(集團)股份有限公司 SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd.[*]
(a joint stock limited liability company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China)
(Stock Code: 2386)
RECEIPT OF A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION
This announcement is made by Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Inside Information Provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong).
Recently, Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Company Limited (“ SNEC ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, received a letter from the Arbitration Institute of Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in relation to a request for arbitration (the “ Request ”) from INEOS USA LLC (“ INEOS ”). According to the Request, INEOS alleges that SNEC has breached certain relevant agreements under the contract entered into between SNEC and INEOS for the provision of engineering services by SNEC to INEOS.
SNEC denies the above allegation and has engaged legal counsel to represent it to vigorously defend the allegation.
Having reviewed and considered available information, the board of directors of the Company does not currently anticipate that the above allegation will create any material adverse impact on its existing operations, business plans or business development strategies.
* For identification purposes only.
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Further announcement will be made as and when appropriate in relation to the major developments of the above matter. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution in dealing with the shares of the Company.
By Order of the Board SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. SANG Jinghua
Secretary to the Board and Company Secretary
Beijing, PRC 18 June 2014
As at the date of this announcement, the executive director is Yan Shaochun; the non-executive directors are Cai Xiyou, Lei Dianwu, Ling Yiqun, Chang Zhenyong and Li Guoqing; and the independent non-executive directors are Hui Chiu Chung, Stephen, Jin Yong and Ye Zhen.
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