Independent Financial Advisor's Opinion on Asset Purchase and Sale within Twelve Months Prior to the Transaction
Guocheng Mining Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Guocheng Mining," "the listed company," or "the company") intends to purchase a 40% equity stake in Inner Mongolia Guocheng Industrial Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Guocheng Industrial") held by CITIC Trust Co., Ltd. (representing CITIC Trust · Xinhua No. 57 Equity Trust Plan) through cash payment (hereinafter referred to as "this transaction" or "this restructuring").