HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, “GTJAI”, the “Company” or “Group”, stock code:1788.HK) is pleased to announce that Moody’s Investor Service (“Moody’s”) , the major global credit rating agency, has reaffirmed the Company’s “Baa2” long-term issuer rating with a stable outlook. This is the second time that the Company has obtained the reaffirmed investment-grade credit rating by Moody’s since July 2019, indicating the highest rating among the Chinese securities companies in Hong Kong currently.
Fundamentals of Rating Based on Three Strengths
According to Moody’s, the standalone assessment of GTJAI reflected three credit strengths: 1) leading position in the niche market of helping individuals from the mainland trade offshore securities; 2) relatively good and stable profitability; 3) long track record of operating in the Hong Kong securities market. The report mentioned that GTJAI’s stable rating outlook reflected that the Company is expected to maintain sound financial metrics, and government’s support is unlikely to change in the next 12-18 months.