Nam Tai Property Pleased by Intermediate Court’s Dismissal of Appeal Filed by Former Executive Zhang Yu

Rhea-AI Summary

Nam Tai Property Inc. announced that the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court upheld the Qianhai Court's decision to freeze personal bank accounts and assets of former affiliates Wang Jiabiao and Zhang Yu. This ruling reinforces the company's legal strategy against these individuals, who were dismissed by the reconstituted Board in late 2021. The court's order restricts them from using corporate resources, further protecting the interests of shareholders and the company’s stability as it seeks on-shore control of its operations.

Positive

• Court ruling strengthens company’s legal position against former affiliates Wang and Zhang.
• Assets of former affiliates frozen, preventing potential asset dissipation.

Negative

• Ongoing litigation could divert management focus and resources from business operations.
• Uncertainty regarding the future actions of former affiliates may pose risks.

Intermediate Court’s Decision Affirms the Qianhai Court’s Jurisdiction to Order Freezing the Bank Accounts and Assets of Mr. Wang and Ms. Zhang, Who Are Long-Standing Affiliates of Kaisa

SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nam Tai Property Inc. (NYSE: NTP) (“Nam Tai” or the “Company”) today announced that the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court (the “Intermediate Court”) has upheld the jurisdiction of the Shenzhen Qianhai Cooperation Zone People’s Court (the “Qianhai Court”) to grant the Company’s subsidiary’s request to freeze the personal bank accounts and assets of Wang Jiabiao and Zhang Yu, who were terminated by the Company’s reconstituted Board of Directors (the “Board”) in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Intermediate Court’s dismissal follows a Qianhai Court order that prohibits Mr. Wang and Ms. Zhang from using the corporate chops and business licenses of Nam Tai Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“Nam Tai Investment”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, during ongoing litigation. Mr. Wang and Ms. Zhang, who are long-standing affiliates of Kaisa Group Holdings Limited (collectively with its affiliates, “Kaisa”) and have spent the last several months purporting to represent Nam Tai Investment, are restricted from dissipating assets of Nam Tai Investment and entering into new corporate arrangements on behalf of Nam Tai Investment.

Michael Cricenti, Nam Tai’s Chairman, commented:

“We appreciate the Intermediate Court’s dismissal of the appeal filed by Ms. Zhang, which affects both Mr. Wang and Ms. Zhang, who seem intent on advancing Kaisa’s objectives at the expense of shareholders’ best interests and local stability. It demonstrates that we are making continued progress and sustaining momentum with our legal strategy. Our focus will remain on aggressively pursuing claims against Mr. Wang, Ms. Zhang and Kaisa, while also engaging in good faith discussions with policymakers to demonstrate our commitment to making long-term investments across mainland China. Our Board continues to advance its plans to obtain on-shore control and achieve sustained value for stakeholders.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this announcement, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “might”, “can”, “could”, “will”, “would”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek”, or “timetable”. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business and the industry in which we operate. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the anticipated effects of the order, the Company’s plans and expectations with respect to litigation and regulatory actions in the process to gain on-shore control, its ability to gain on-shore control, and its ability to achieve sustained value for stakeholders. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations about future events. There are several factors, many beyond our control, which could cause results to differ materially from our expectations, including, among other things, the future actions of Mr. Wang and Ms. Zhang, the Company’s success with respect to its litigation and regulatory actions, other impediments to gaining on-shore control, timing of gaining on-shore control and general market conditions in the real estate sector. Any of these factors could, by itself, or together with one or more other factors, adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. There may also be other factors currently unknown to us, or which have not been described by us, that could cause our results to differ from our expectations. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this announcement; as such, they should not be unduly relied upon as circumstances change. Except as required by law, we are not obligated, and we undertake no obligation, to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstance occurring after the date of this announcement or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Nam Tai Property

Nam Tai Property Inc. is an owner-operator of commercial real estate projects across China. The Company currently maintains two industrial complex projects, with one in Guangming, Shenzhen and one in Bao'an, Shenzhen. Learn more about the Company’s portfolio and strategic priorities by emailing our investor relations team or visiting Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7755634761.

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FAQ

What did the Intermediate Court decide regarding Nam Tai Property?

The Intermediate Court upheld the Qianhai Court’s decision to freeze the bank accounts and assets of former affiliates Wang Jiabiao and Zhang Yu.

What is the impact of the court ruling on Wang and Zhang?

Wang and Zhang are now restricted from using Nam Tai Investment’s corporate resources and dissipating its assets.

How does this court decision affect Nam Tai Property Inc.'s shareholders?

The ruling is seen as a positive step for shareholders as it protects the company's assets and interests.

What was the Board's action against Wang and Zhang?

Wang and Zhang were terminated by the company’s reconstituted Board of Directors in late 2021.

What future plans does Nam Tai Property have in relation to the court ruling?

Nam Tai plans to aggressively pursue claims against Wang, Zhang, and Kaisa while aiming to gain on-shore control.