Core Viewpoint - The company has established a set of regulations for forward foreign exchange settlement and sales to manage exchange rate risks in international trade, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies [1][2]. Group 1: General Principles - The company defines "forward foreign exchange settlement" as agreements with banks to handle future foreign exchange transactions based on predetermined terms [1]. - The company will not engage in foreign exchange trading solely for profit but will use it as a hedging tool to mitigate exchange rate risks [1][2]. Group 2: Operational Guidelines - Transactions are only permitted with approved financial institutions that have the qualifications for forward foreign exchange business [2]. - The total amount of forward foreign exchange contracts must not exceed the total foreign exchange income from signed but unpaid export orders [2][3]. - The company must establish its own forward foreign exchange trading accounts and cannot use third-party accounts [2]. Group 3: Organizational Structure and Responsibilities - The board of directors authorizes a forward foreign exchange leadership group to oversee daily management and analysis of forward foreign exchange activities [3]. - The leadership group is responsible for supervising the business, developing annual plans, and submitting reports to the board [3][4]. Group 4: Approval Authority - Approval for forward foreign exchange transactions is tiered based on the amount of unfulfilled contracts relative to export orders, with different thresholds requiring different levels of approval [4][5]. - All decision-making bodies must operate within their authorized limits and approved plans [5]. Group 5: Business Process - The marketing center uses daily bank rates to quote prices to customers and forecasts foreign currency receipts based on customer orders [5]. - The financial center analyzes proposed transactions and submits plans for approval by the leadership group [5][6]. Group 6: Risk Management - The financial center must settle transactions according to the terms of the forward contracts and report any significant risks to the leadership group or board [6]. - If potential losses exceed 2% of the total forward exchange amount, the financial center must submit an analysis and solution for decision-making [6]. Group 7: Confidentiality Measures - All personnel involved in forward foreign exchange activities must adhere to confidentiality protocols regarding transaction details and financial status [7]. - The audit department supervises the independence of operational processes and personnel involved in these transactions [7]. Group 8: Miscellaneous Provisions - Documentation related to foreign exchange transactions must be archived for at least 15 years [8]. - Any matters not covered by these regulations will be governed by relevant national laws and regulations [8].

Group 1 - The launch of propylene futures and options on July 22 aims to enhance the chemical derivatives chain and provide effective inventory hedging tools for upstream and downstream enterprises in the propylene industry [1][2] - The introduction of propylene futures and options is expected to improve market liquidity and support sustainable development for upstream and downstream companies [2][3] - The propylene futures market will fill a critical gap in the "LPG-propylene-polypropylene" chain and create a pricing benchmark for "Chinese propylene," enhancing international trade pricing power [3] Group 2 - The propylene industry has been facing supply-demand imbalances and high price volatility, making the introduction of futures and options beneficial for stable operations and high-quality industry development [3] - Companies can utilize futures and options to lock in procurement or sales prices, effectively mitigating risks associated with spot market fluctuations [2][3] - The new product launch presents both challenges and opportunities for futures companies to expand their services to the real economy [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - The company aims to utilize futures and derivatives trading to hedge against significant fluctuations in raw material prices, specifically soybeans, to ensure stable operations and development [1][2][3]. Group 1: Trading Purpose and Instruments - The primary purpose of the trading is to leverage the hedging functions of the futures market to mitigate adverse impacts from raw material price volatility on the company's operations [1][2]. - The trading instruments include futures, options, forwards, swaps, and combinations of these financial tools [1][4]. - The company plans to use its idle self-owned funds for the hedging activities, with a maximum investment of RMB 50 million [2][3]. Group 2: Trading Amount and Sources - The expected maximum balance for margin and premiums related to futures and derivatives trading is set at RMB 50 million, which can be used cyclically within the approval period [2][3]. - The funding for these trading activities will come from the company's own funds, without involving raised capital [3][4]. Group 3: Trading Procedures and Risk Management - The board of directors approved the adjustment of the hedging business on July 10, 2025, which does not require shareholder approval [2][4]. - The company will engage in trading at recognized domestic and foreign exchanges, including the Shanghai Futures Exchange and Dalian Commodity Exchange [3][4]. - A comprehensive risk management system is in place to address potential market, liquidity, operational, and credit risks associated with the trading activities [5][6]. Group 4: Impact on Company Operations - The trading activities are expected to enhance the company's ability to manage raw material price risks effectively, thereby supporting stable operational performance [5][6]. - The accounting treatment for the futures and derivatives trading will comply with relevant financial reporting standards [6].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View - The intraday trend of Shanghai nickel was oscillating strongly, basically recovering recent losses, with its fluctuations affected by the non - ferrous market. On the fundamental side, the increase in the shipment volume of mines from the Philippines led to a certain decline in prices, but the subsequent downward space of ore prices was limited due to the disturbance of nickel ore quotas. The intraday transaction price of ferronickel stabilized, mainly affected by weak downstream demand, and was currently close to the conversion spread of high - grade nickel matte. The intraday trend of stainless steel was strong, but the spot reaction was limited, and there was no obvious improvement in the fundamentals. Currently, the tariff game between Indonesia and the United States increased the sentiment disturbance in the downstream of the nickel industry chain. The new energy link still maintained a production - based - on - sales situation. The subsequent focus should be on the impact of macro - tariffs and the trend of the non - ferrous market [3]. 3. Key Points by Category 3.1 Price and Volatility - The predicted price range of Shanghai nickel is 117,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 15.17% and a historical percentile of 3.2% [2]. 3.2 Management Strategies - **Inventory Management**: When the product sales price drops and there is a risk of inventory devaluation, sell Shanghai nickel futures according to the inventory level to lock in profits and hedge against the risk of spot price decline (sell 60% of Shanghai nickel main contracts), and sell call options (50% of over - the - counter/on - exchange options) [2]. - **Procurement Management**: If the company has future production procurement needs and is worried about rising raw material prices, buy Shanghai nickel forward contracts according to the production plan to lock in production costs in advance, and sell put options and buy out - of - the - money call options according to the procurement plan [2]. 3.3 Market Influencing Factors - **Positive Factors**: The cobalt mine ban in Congo continues; Tsingshan plans to cut stainless steel production by 250,000 tons; Indonesia shortens the nickel ore quota license period from three years to one year; The tariff negotiation between Indonesia and the United States may involve the subsequent trend of the nickel industry chain [4]. - **Negative Factors**: Stainless steel enters the traditional off - season of demand, and inventory reduction is slow; The contradiction in the ferronickel industry chain deepens, and the oversupply situation remains unchanged [4]. 3.4 Market Data - **Nickel Disk Daily Data**: The latest price of the Shanghai nickel main contract is 121,140 yuan/ton, a 2% increase; trading volume decreased by 8.02% to 102,155 lots; open interest decreased by 9.74% to 65,815 lots; the number of warehouse receipts decreased by 0.35% to 20,605 tons; the basis of the main contract was - 860 yuan/ton, a - 31.8% change [5]. - **Stainless Steel Disk Daily Data**: The latest price of the stainless steel main contract is 12,865 yuan/ton, a 1% increase; trading volume increased by 2.43% to 101,032 lots; open interest decreased by 2.76% to 85,345 lots; the number of warehouse receipts remained unchanged at 111,290 tons; the basis of the main contract was 300 yuan/ton, a - 18.92% change [6]. - **Nickel Industry Inventory**: Domestic social inventory of nickel was 38,029 tons, an increase of 186 tons; LME nickel inventory was 204,738 tons, an increase of 1,176 tons; stainless steel social inventory was 978 tons, a decrease of 14.1 tons; ferronickel inventory was 37,534 tons, an increase of 2,924 tons [7].

Core Viewpoint - The company has established a comprehensive set of guidelines for its hedging activities to mitigate market price volatility risks, ensuring that these activities align with its operational needs and comply with relevant regulations [1][2]. Group 1: Hedging Business Overview - The hedging business includes financial derivatives and commodity futures hedging to mitigate risks associated with exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices [1][2]. - The company must conduct hedging activities in a legal, prudent, safe, and effective manner, ensuring that these activities do not interfere with normal operations or involve speculative trading [2]. Group 2: Organizational Structure - The company's board of directors and shareholders' meeting serve as the decision-making bodies for hedging activities [3]. - A dedicated working group is established to manage hedging activities, comprising key executives such as the chairman, general manager, and financial officers [3][4]. Group 3: Approval Authority - The company must prepare a feasibility analysis report for hedging activities, which requires approval from the board of directors [5]. - Certain transactions, particularly those involving significant financial commitments, must also be submitted for shareholders' approval [5]. Group 4: Risk Management - The company is required to conduct thorough assessments of financial institutions before engaging in hedging activities [27]. - Regular audits and checks are mandated to ensure compliance with risk management policies and to identify any operational risks [28][30]. Group 5: Emergency Procedures - In the event of significant market changes or natural disasters, the company must promptly report and take necessary actions to mitigate risks, including closing or locking positions [37][39]. - Contingency plans are in place for operational disruptions, ensuring that trading can continue through alternative means [40][41]. Group 6: Documentation and Record Keeping - All documentation related to hedging activities, including applications, approvals, and transaction records, must be archived for a minimum of ten years [41]. - The company is responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding its hedging strategies and financial information [25].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Litong Electronics Co., Ltd. plans to expand its hedging business to mitigate the adverse effects of raw material price and exchange rate fluctuations on its operations [1][7] Group 1: Hedging Business Expansion - The company and its subsidiaries intend to add hedging products limited to those related to production and operation, including raw materials and foreign exchange [1][4] - The maximum margin required for futures and options hedging will not exceed RMB 10 million, and for foreign exchange hedging, it will not exceed USD 5 million or its equivalent in RMB [1][5] - This proposal requires approval from the company's shareholders' meeting [1] Group 2: Previous Hedging Performance - The company previously conducted futures hedging to reduce the impact of commodity price fluctuations, with a margin usage of RMB 2.0579 million and a total trading loss of RMB 1.08565 million, accounting for -4.41% of the audited net profit for 2024 [2][3] Group 3: New Hedging Products Overview - The company plans to include options in its hedging strategy, focusing on raw materials such as hot-rolled steel, rebar, and copper [2][4] - The hedging activities will be based on the company's production needs and will adhere to strict risk management protocols [4][6] Group 4: Foreign Exchange Hedging - The company aims to conduct foreign exchange hedging to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on profits, utilizing simple foreign exchange forward products [5][6] - The same margin limits apply to foreign exchange hedging, with funds sourced from the company's own capital [5][6] Group 5: Risk Management and Control Measures - The company acknowledges the risks associated with hedging, including market, operational, and credit risks, and will implement robust risk control measures [6][8] - Continuous monitoring of market conditions and adjustments to strategies will be employed to enhance hedging effectiveness [6][7] Group 6: Accounting Treatment - The company will follow relevant accounting standards for the fair value measurement of hedging transactions, ensuring transparency and compliance [8]

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the management system for futures and derivatives trading at Jiangsu Litong Electronics Co., Ltd., emphasizing risk management related to foreign exchange rates and commodity price fluctuations while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations [1][2]. Group 1: General Principles - The purpose of the management system is to strengthen the company's futures and derivatives trading operations and effectively mitigate risks associated with foreign currency exchange and commodity price volatility [1]. - Futures trading refers to transactions involving futures contracts or standardized options, while derivatives trading includes swaps, forward contracts, and non-standardized options [1][2]. Group 2: Hedging Activities - The company engages in hedging activities to manage specific risks such as foreign exchange, price, interest rate, and credit risks through futures and derivatives trading [2]. - Hedging activities include selling hedges on existing inventory, hedging fixed-price contracts, hedging floating-price contracts, and hedging anticipated purchases or production [2]. Group 3: Organizational Structure and Responsibilities - A leadership group is established to oversee futures and derivatives trading, consisting of the general manager, relevant vice presidents, and other key personnel [4]. - The leadership group is responsible for comprehensive management of trading activities, approving hedging strategies, and handling emergency risk situations [4]. Group 4: Approval and Authorization - The company must prepare feasibility analysis reports for futures and derivatives trading and submit them for board approval, especially when certain financial thresholds are met [6][7]. - Transactions that do not aim for hedging purposes must be clearly disclosed and cannot be misrepresented as hedging activities [8]. Group 5: Internal Processes - The strategy group is responsible for market analysis and developing specific trading plans, which must be approved by the leadership group [5]. - The trading group executes transactions based on approved plans, while the risk control group monitors compliance and risk management [5][9]. Group 6: Risk Management - The company must establish a risk measurement system to assess financial risks, including margin requirements and potential losses [30]. - A risk reporting mechanism is in place to address significant market fluctuations and potential losses, ensuring timely communication to the leadership group [31][32]. Group 7: Emergency Procedures - The company has protocols for emergency situations, including significant market changes or natural disasters, to mitigate potential losses [38][39]. - In case of operational disruptions, alternative trading methods must be employed to ensure continuity [40]. Group 8: Compliance and Disclosure - Employees involved in futures and derivatives trading must adhere strictly to the established management system, with penalties for violations [42][43]. - The company is required to fulfill information disclosure obligations related to its trading activities [45].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The container shipping index (European Line) futures have the economic logic basis to be used as a hedging tool for Company B, and can hedge the spot price. The futures price can effectively reflect the fluctuation trend of the spot freight rate, and the spot and futures prices are positively correlated [1][27]. - The supply of the European Line is relatively loose. The peak freight rate in the peak season from July to August is expected to move forward slightly compared with the previous expectation. After that, the downward slope of the freight rate will mainly depend on the scale of blank sailings in August. From September to October, the market will gradually enter the off - season, and the freight rate may decline faster. Considering the Spring Festival in 2026, the peak of the year - end peak season will probably appear in mid - January. Overall, it will maintain a volatile and weak pattern, and attention should be paid to the potential disturbances of geopolitical risks [2]. - To prevent price risk events after locking the forward freight rate with customers, it is recommended that Company B buy container shipping index (European Line) futures contracts when the price drops, and close the futures positions after purchasing the shipping space, so as to make up for the losses caused by the cost increase with the profits in the futures account. It is recommended to buy futures for hedging at low prices for the sold orders [3]. - The hedging business of enterprises requires the close cooperation of multiple departments, and there should be a scientific decision - making process and strict risk control measures [4]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1. Feasibility Analysis of Company B's Container Shipping Index (European Line) Futures Hedging - **Risk Exposures in Different Links of the Shipping Industry Chain**: Upstream shipping companies face the risk of falling forward freight rates and can use selling hedging; mid - stream freight forwarders have two - way risk exposures and can use both buying and selling hedging according to the order cycle; downstream foreign trade enterprises face the risk of rising freight rates and can use buying hedging [14]. - **Analysis of Company B's Risk Exposures**: Company B's risk exposure comes from the time difference between "locking orders and booking cabins", with a large scale of 2500 FEU, concentrated time windows around June and September, complex driving factors dominated by geopolitics, and far - reaching multi - dimensional business conduction effects [17][23]. - **Feasibility Analysis of Company B's Futures Hedging**: The correlation between the WCI Shanghai - Rotterdam container freight rate and the settlement price of the active contract month of the container shipping index (European Line) futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange is 0.7487, indicating that the futures contract can be used as a hedging tool for Company B, but basis risk should be noted [27]. 3.2. Fundamental Analysis of Container Shipping Index (European Line) Futures - **Exceeding Expectations in Demand in the First Half of the Year and Return to Seasonal Normalcy**: From January to April, China's container shipping volume exported to Europe increased by 9% cumulatively. The substitution effect of Asian production capacity for European local production capacity is the core driving force for the strong growth of China - Europe trade. In the short term, China - Europe trade still has support, but the growth rate of cargo volume may converge in the second and third quarters [28]. - **Moderate Increase in the Pressure of Excess Supply on the European Line**: In the second half of the year, the pressure of new ship deliveries remains high. The upper and lower limits of the European Line's weekly capacity have increased, and the market has shifted from oligopoly to oligopolistic competition. The tariff issue between China and the United States may have an impact on the European Line, and port congestion has a limited impact on the supply side [37][42][56]. - **Market Outlook for the Second Half of 2025**: It is expected that the peak freight rate in the peak season from July to August will move forward slightly, and the downward slope of the freight rate after that will depend on the scale of blank sailings in August. From September to October, the freight rate may decline faster. The peak of the year - end peak season will probably appear in mid - January. The European Line will maintain a volatile and weak pattern, and geopolitical risks should be noted [70]. 3.3. Company B's Container Shipping Index (European Line) Futures Hedging Plan - **Calculation of the Optimal Hedge Ratio**: The optimal hedge ratio is 0.83, and the hedging efficiency can reach 74.2%. The container shipping index (European Line) futures hedging can transfer 61.7% of the risk, and the residual risk mainly comes from the delay in the convergence of spot and futures prices, basis mutations caused by policy shocks, and liquidity premium fluctuations [76][88][101]. - **Impact of Value - Added Tax on Container Freight Rates**: In the hedging operation, the impact of value - added tax is crucial. Company B's value - added tax treatment needs to be comprehensively judged according to the nature of the service, the way of contract signing, and whether it meets the tax - exemption policy. The subsequent plan does not consider the impact of value - added tax [103]. - **Impact of Container Freight Rate Basis**: The container freight rate basis fluctuates significantly, and its core driving factors include supply - demand imbalance, macro and policy shocks, and seasonal demand fluctuations. Basis risk affects the hedging effect, and Company B can optimize the hedging strategy from three aspects [109][110][112]. - **Futures Hedging Strategy**: It is recommended that Company B buy container shipping index (European Line) futures contracts at low prices for the sold orders. For the 400 - 500 FEU in July, it can choose EC08 and EC10 contracts, and the theoretical minimum hedging funds required are about 401.32 million yuan, with a total recommended deposit of about 892.32 million yuan [114][115]. - **Ending Method of Hedging**: The container shipping index (European Line) futures contracts use cash settlement. The hedging position can be closed through reverse operations in the futures market [116]. 3.4. Company B's Container Shipping Index (European Line) Futures Hedging Risk Control System - **Decision - Making Process of Hedging**: In the market analysis stage, it is necessary to evaluate macro variables, focus on the supply - demand structure of the industry, and combine technical analysis and quantitative tools to verify macro and fundamental conclusions [117]. - **Risk Control Measures for Hedging**: No specific content provided in the given text.

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the China Securities Commodity Index Company's first sector-based commodity futures index series, the China Securities Energy and Chemical Industry Futures Index Series, aims to objectively reflect the price trends and industrial cycle changes of China's energy and chemical industry, which accounts for over 40% of the global market [1][2]. Group 1: Index Characteristics - The series includes three specific indices: the China Securities Energy and Chemical Industry Futures Price/Index, the China Securities Energy Chemical Finished Product Futures Price/Index, and the China Securities Organic Chemical Product Futures Price/Index [2]. - The indices are based on domestic listed futures varieties, covering important products from both the futures and spot markets, thus providing a comprehensive view of the energy and chemical industry chain [2][3]. - The series focuses on different segments of the industry chain and selects mature products in the futures market, offering reliable market dynamics for enterprises and investors to hedge against price volatility [2][4]. Group 2: Impact on Enterprises - The index design balances macroeconomic commonalities and microeconomic characteristics, aiding production companies in planning production and sales strategies based on market supply and demand trends [3][4]. - The series is expected to enhance the pricing power of Chinese commodities in the global market, filling the gap in pricing benchmarks for the industry chain [4][9]. - The index's comprehensive coverage allows for better price signals, enabling companies to manage production and procurement more effectively [6][7]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The correlation and hedging efficiency of six energy and chemical futures varieties have remained above 90% from 2021 to 2024, indicating the importance of the pricing mechanism for upstream and downstream enterprises [5]. - The index provides a more intuitive and macro price signal, facilitating smoother cooperation between suppliers and buyers in the commodity market [6][7]. - The index's introduction is seen as a significant step towards a more systematic and diversified commodity futures market in China, enhancing the overall risk management capabilities of the industry [4][9][10].

Core Insights - The launch of pure benzene futures and options on July 8 marks a significant development in the chemical derivatives market, providing a transparent and efficient risk management tool for the industry [1][3][5] - The overall performance on the first trading day was stable, with the main contract closing at 5,931 yuan/ton, a slight increase of 31 yuan/ton from the listing price, indicating a reasonable pricing mechanism [3][4] Industry Impact - The introduction of pure benzene futures and options is expected to positively influence the petrochemical industry, particularly during its transformation and upgrading phase, by offering a public and efficient risk management avenue for upstream and downstream enterprises [3][5] - The current market for pure benzene is characterized by weak supply and demand, yet the futures prices remained aligned with spot prices, suggesting a rational pricing structure despite market volatility [4][5] Market Development - With the addition of pure benzene futures and options, the total number of futures and options in the market has increased to 150, enhancing the diversity of chemical derivatives and supporting industrial development [1][5] - The launch is anticipated to improve price discovery mechanisms and risk management capabilities for enterprises, thereby fostering a more standardized and efficient industrial chain ecosystem [5]