NAVINFO has released its announcement that its controlling shareholder - China Siwei Surveying & Mapping Technology Corporation (CSMTC), a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation - has completed transfer formalities by transferring to Tencent 11.28% of equity in NAVIMFO, making Tencent the 2^nd shareholder of NAVINFO.  The transfer drew continuing attention in the industry, especially the capital market.  Noteworthy that, after the transfer, NAVINFO will become a listed company without controlling shareholder or actual controller, which is considered as a significant feature of this transaction.

Grandall has been retained as Tencent’s special legal advisor with Ms. Wu Xiaoliang, Mr. Zhou Yijie and Ms. Huang Wenting being key lawyers servicing Tencent.