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Core Insights - The use of hedging through derivatives has significantly increased among A-share listed companies in China, with 1,383 companies issuing hedging-related announcements in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 15.7% year-on-year growth [1][2] - Companies are increasingly focusing on managing various risks, particularly exchange rate and interest rate risks, as evidenced by the rising number of companies addressing these issues in their announcements [2][3] - The manufacturing sector, especially in chemicals and agricultural products, is the primary driver of hedging activities among listed companies [3] Risk Management Trends - 80% of A-share listed companies mentioned exchange rate risk in their hedging announcements, while the growth rate of companies addressing interest rate risk has outpaced those focusing on exchange rate and commodity price risks [2][3] - The types of commodities frequently hedged include copper, aluminum, steel, lithium carbonate, and silver, with a notable increase in companies hedging lithium carbonate futures [2] Performance of Hedging Activities - Several companies reported significant profits from their hedging activities in their 2025 semi-annual reports, including: - Jinlongyu achieved a profit of 5.8 billion yuan from hedging tools and underlying projects - Zhejiang Zhongtuo reported a basis profit of 38.2 million yuan - Daodaquan recorded a loss of approximately 19 million yuan from its hedging activities - Nanjing Steel reported a slight profit of 1.48 million yuan from its hedging operations [4][5] Recommendations for Companies - Companies are advised to enhance their understanding of risk management and the functions of derivatives, participate in relevant training, and establish robust internal controls to prevent hedging from becoming speculative [6][7] - A structured approach to hedging is recommended, starting with top-level design, team building, and gradual implementation of hedging strategies [7] Regulatory Changes - New guidelines from the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges require listed companies to disclose the combined profits and losses of hedging tools and underlying projects in their financial reports starting in 2024, which aims to improve transparency and reduce information asymmetry [5]