Date: June 3, 2026

To our valued customers, partners, and the general public:

Recently, we have noticed false information circulating in the market regarding a relationship between our company, TXD Group (Shandong TXD Steel Group Co., Ltd.), and another company called ZIDA STEEL.

Therefore, we formally and solemnly declare the following:

1.No Affiliation or Joint Ownership

TXD Group and ZIDA STEEL have no affiliation, partnership, subsidiary relationship, or joint ownership. Any claims, rumors, or statements implying that the two companies share the same owner or are operated by the same management are false and fabricated.

2. Unauthorized Claims are Invalid

Our company has never formally declared, acknowledged, or authorized any such relationship. Any unauthorized claims, whether oral or written, by any individual regarding a connection with either company are their personal actions and have no legal effect on TXD Group.

3. Beware of Impersonation and Fraud

We have reason to suspect that some unauthorized individuals may impersonate our company employees or exploit our brand reputation to conduct unauthorized transactions. These transactions are not conducted by our company. We strongly advise all customers to be highly vigilant towards anyone claiming to represent TXD Group and to verify their identity.

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