Stock Code: 000553(200553) Stock Abbreviation: ADAMA A (B) NO. 2026-26
ADAMA Ltd.Announcement on Consolidation of Long-term
Loans from the Related Party
The Company and all members of the Company’s Board of Directors confirm that all
information disclosed herein is true accurate and complete with no false or misleading
statement or material omission.I. Overview of the RelatedParty Transaction
The 22nd meeting of the 10th session of the Board of Directors of ADAMA Ltd.(hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) held on August 17 2026 approved the
Proposal on Consolidation of Long-term Loans from the Related Party. To optimize
the debt structure reduce foreign exchange hedging costs and simplify financing
arrangements the Company intends to consolidate the two long-term loans
previously provided to the wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company by its
controlling shareholder Syngenta Group Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SG”)
and its subsidiaries into a single new long-term loan.The consolidation involves the following original loan agreements:
1. The Facility Agreement approved by the 24th meeting of the 9th session of the
Board of Directors and the 1st Interim Shareholders Meeting in 2023 according to
which SG or any of its subsidiaries (actually through Syngenta Group (NL) B.V.hereinafter referred to as “SG NL”) provided a long-term committed credit facility
of up to RMB 2 billion (approximately USD 295 million) in favor of Adama
Agricultural Solutions Ltd. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (directly or
through one of its subsidiaries namely Adama Celsius B.V.) with a term of 3 years
and bearing an interest rate at the People ’ s Bank of China one-year Loan Prime
Rate (LPR) minus 0.65% and such loan will mature on September 15 2026 (For
details please refer to Announcement No. 2023-29).
2. The Credit Facility Agreement approved by the 5th meeting of the 9th session of
the Board of Directors according to which SG NL provided a USD 50 million five-
1year long-term bullet repayment loan in favor of Adama Fahrenheit B.V.
(hereinafter referred to as “ ADAMA NL ” ) a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company with a fixed annual interest rate of 2.7% and such loan will mature on
November 11 2026 (For details please refer to Announcement No. 2021-46).It is now proposed to amend and consolidate the aforementioned two loans into a
single long-term loan facility in a total aggregate amount of up to USD 345 million
(the “Consolidated Facility”) to be drawn by ADAMA NL in two tranches: (i) a
first tranche of USD 295 million to refinance the CNY facility; and (ii) a second
tranche of USD 50 million to refinance the USD facility. The Consolidated Facility
will bear an annual interest rate of 3-month CME Term SOFR plus a margin of
1.29% (129 basis points) payable quarterly. The Consolidated Facility will mature
on September 15 2029 being three years from the effective date (the “Transaction”).Since SG NL and ADAMA NL are both controlled by Sinochem Holdings
Corporation Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sinochem Holdings”) the ultimate
controlling shareholder of the Company and SG is the controlling shareholder of the
Company the Transaction constitutes a related party transaction.Among the seven directors of the Company the related-party directors Mr. Qin
Hengde Mr. Liu Hongsheng and Mr. An Liru refrained from voting while among the
remaining votes of the four directors there were four (4) affirmative votes and no
negative votes or abstentions. The Transaction has been reviewed by the Specialized
Meeting of Independent Directors of the Company and approved by all independent
directors.The Transaction requires the approval of the Company’s shareholders. SG will
refrain from voting.The Transaction does not constitute a Material Assets Restructuring as stipulated by
the Administrative Measures on Significant Asset Restructuring of Listed
Companies.II. Introduction to the Related Party
SG NL was established in 2016. Its legal representative is Edwin Pool and its
registered address is Westeinde 62 1601BK Enkhuizen The Netherlands. It has
registered capital of USD 2 and mainly undertakes the businesses related to holding
and financing activities. The main financial data as of December 31 2025 is:
2operating revenue of USD 39212000 net profit of USD 2848000 total assets of
USD 851570000 net assets of USD 835541000.Related-party relationship: Both SG NL and ADAMA NL are controlled by
Sinochem Holdings the ultimate controlling shareholder of the Company. SG NL is
a related party of the Company in accordance with Item 2 Paragraph 2 of Article
6.3.3 of the Listing Rules of Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Analysis of contract performance capability: To the best of the Company’s
knowledge SG NL operates normally and is in good operational condition. After
searching on the website of disclosure of enforcement information of China it is not
a debtor subject to judicial enforcement.III. Basic Information on the Target of the Related-PartyTransaction
The Transaction consolidates the original two long-term loans into a single long-
term loan in a total aggregate amount of up to USD 345 million to be drawn by
ADAMA NL in two tranches: (i) a first tranche of USD 295 million to refinance the
CNY facility; and (ii) a second tranche of USD 50 million to refinance the USD
facility. The Consolidated Facility will bear an annual interest rate of 3-month CME
Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.29% (129 basis points) payable quarterly. The
Consolidated Facility will mature on September 15 2029 being three years from the
effective date. The specific terms shall be subject to the Loan Agreement signed
between the two parties.IV. Pricing Basis of the Related-Party Transaction
The Transaction is made on the principles of voluntariness equality mutual benefit
justice and fairness. The terms of the Transaction were negotiated fairly on the basis
of market practice.V. Main Contents of the Loan Agreement
Contract Name: Loan Agreement between Adama Fahrenheit B.V. and Syngenta
Group (NL) B.V. (August 2026)
Borrower: Adama Fahrenheit B.V.Lender: Syngenta Group (NL) B.V.Main Terms: Consolidate the original two long-term loans into a single long-term
3loan facility in a total aggregate amount of up to USD 345 million to be drawn by
ADAMA NL in two tranches: (i) a first tranche of USD 295 million to refinance the
CNY facility; and (ii) a second tranche of USD 50 million to refinance the USD
facility. The Consolidated Facility will bear an annual interest rate of 3-month CME
Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.29% (129 basis points) payable quarterly. The
Consolidated Facility will mature on September 15 2029 being three years from the
effective date.The Lender may assign its rights and obligations under the Agreement solely to
another entity within its group according to the terms of the Agreement by
providing Borrower with a prior written notice.The Borrower may assign its rights and obligations under the Agreement to a third
party with the prior consent of Lender which will not be unreasonably withheld.Effective Date of the Agreement: The Agreement is effective from 15 September
2026 following the approval of the Parties ’ requisite organs as required. The
requisite organs of the Company will review the terms of this Agreement every three
years.Dispute Resolutions: The Agreement is governed in all respects by the laws of the
Netherlands.VI. Purpose of the Transaction and Its Impact on the Company
The Transaction aims to consolidate the existing long-term loans from the related party
for the Company’s subsidiaries replace the RMB-denominated loan with a USD facility
eliminate the corresponding foreign exchange hedging arrangements reduce the
Company’s hedging costs simplify the Company’s financing structure and save financial
costs. The Facility Agreement follows the general practice of similar transactions in the
market and doesn’t contain unfair terms. The Transaction will not adversely affect the
interests of the Company and its non-related party shareholders nor will it affect the
independence of the Company.VII. Status of the Different Kinds of Related Party Transactions between the
Company and Sinochem Holdings
As of the end of June 2026 the related party transactions between the Company and
subsidiaries of Sinochem Holdings are as follows:
41. The occurred amount of daily related party transactions between the Company and
subsidiaries of Sinochem Holdings is RMB 949.70 million; the estimated total
amount of daily related party transactions for 2026 is RMB 3152.93 million which
has been approved by the 1st Interim Shareholders Meeting in 2026.
2. The Company and its subsidiaries’ Deposits and Loans in the Finance Company: the
balance of deposits remains RMB 695.14 million and USD 10.73 million and the
loan amount is RMB 249.64 million which have been approved by the 3rd Interim
Shareholders Meeting in 2024.
3. The 18th meeting of the 10th session of the Board of Directors of the Company held
on March 26 2026 approved the Proposal on Consolidation of Credit Facilities from
the Related Party agreeing that ADAMA NL and SG NL enter into a new facility
agreement to consolidate the original facility agreements pursuant to which SG NL
provides a short-term credit facility of USD 750 million in favor of ADAMA NL.Such transaction has been approved by the 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting of
the Company.VIII. Independent Directors’ Prior Approval
The Company’s Specialized Meeting of Independent Directors approved the
Transaction and the independent directors have given approval opinions on the
Transaction: The Transaction is based on the funding needs of the Company and the
need to optimize the Company’s debt structure and is normal business operations.The Transaction conforms to relevant national laws and regulations as applicable
and market-oriented principles and will not impact the independence of the
Company or harm the interests of the Company and its other shareholders. The
decision-making procedures for the Transaction conform to the Company Law the
Rules of Shenzhen Stock Exchange for the Listing of Stocks the Articles of
Association of the Company and other laws and regulations. Therefore the
independent directors pre-approved the Transaction and agree to submit it to the
Board of Directors.IX. Documents for Future Reference
1. The resolutions of the 22nd Meeting of the 10th Session of the Board of Directors of
the Company;
2. The resolutions of the Specialized Meeting of Independent Directors.
5It is hereby announced.
The Board of Directors of ADAMA Ltd.August 19 2026
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