Core Viewpoint - The document outlines the financial derivatives trading management system of Shenzhen Zhihua Precision Technology Co., Ltd., emphasizing risk prevention and internal management in derivatives trading activities [1][2]. Group 1: General Principles - The system aims to regulate the financial derivatives trading behavior of the company and its subsidiaries, focusing on preventing foreign exchange and interest rate risks [1][2]. - Financial derivatives include but are not limited to forward foreign exchange contracts, foreign exchange swaps, foreign exchange options, and interest rate swaps [1][2]. Group 2: Trading Operations - The company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in speculative trading; all derivatives transactions must be based on actual business operations to mitigate risks [2][3]. - Derivatives trading must only be conducted with qualified financial institutions approved by regulatory bodies [3][4]. Group 3: Approval Authority - The company's board of directors and shareholders' meeting serve as the decision-making bodies for derivatives trading, with specific approval processes outlined for different transaction scenarios [4][5]. - Transactions that exceed certain thresholds must be submitted for additional approval from the shareholders' meeting [4][5]. Group 4: Management and Internal Processes - The finance center is responsible for managing derivatives trading, including planning, operations, and financial accounting [5][6]. - A strict separation of duties and responsibilities is required to ensure independent operations within the derivatives trading process [5][6]. Group 5: Risk Management - The company must implement proactive risk control measures to identify and mitigate credit, market, operational, and legal risks associated with derivatives trading [7][8]. - In case of significant anomalies in trading activities, the finance department must report and propose solutions to the management [8][9]. Group 6: Information Disclosure - The company is required to disclose information regarding its derivatives trading activities in accordance with regulations from the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [9][10]. - Any significant losses or risks must be reported promptly through temporary announcements [9][10].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View - Fundamentally, the near - term pure benzene surplus pattern remains unchanged, but downstream new production news strengthens the expectation of improved future demand. Styrene ports have significantly accumulated inventory, with large traders starting to sell near - month goods this week, causing the near - month basis to weaken rapidly. Also, there have been frequent news of styrene plant overhauls this week, disturbing market sentiment. Against the backdrop of weakening crude oil, both pure benzene and styrene futures show a weakening and oscillating trend [4]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Price Forecast and Hedging Strategies - **Price Forecast**: The monthly price forecast for pure benzene is 5800 - 6400 yuan/ton, and for styrene is 6900 - 7500 yuan/ton. The current 20 - day rolling volatility of styrene is 29.40%, and its historical percentile over 3 years is 85.8% [3]. - **Hedging Strategies**: - **Inventory Management**: For high finished - product inventory and concerns about styrene price decline, it is recommended to short styrene futures (EB2509) with a 25% hedging ratio at an entry range of 7250 - 7350 yuan/ton and sell call options (EB2509C7500) with a 50% ratio at 60 - 90 yuan [3]. - **Procurement Management**: For low procurement standing inventory, to prevent cost increases from styrene price hikes, it is recommended to buy styrene futures (EB2509) with a 50% hedging ratio at an entry range of 7050 - 7150 yuan/ton and sell put options (EB2509P7100) with a 75% ratio at 90 - 120 yuan [3]. 3.2 Market News and Influencing Factors - **Positive Factors**: There were market rumors yesterday that the POSM unit of Zhejiang Petrochemical had a malfunction, resulting in a loss of 10,000 tons of styrene production. Jieyang Petrochemical's styrene plant will start an overhaul at the end of August, expected to last for half a month [5]. - **Negative Factors**: As of July 14, 2025, the styrene inventory at Jiangsu ports was 138,500 tons, an increase of 27,000 tons or 24.22% from the previous period. This week, styrene inventory has significantly increased, and large industrial traders have started to sell near - month goods, improving near - end liquidity. Crude oil prices have been oscillating weakly this week, weakening cost support. The latest production schedules of three major white - goods have been significantly revised down compared to the previous period, and the terminal consumption demand for styrene in the third quarter is pessimistically expected [6][8]. 3.3 Basis and Spread Changes - **Pure Benzene Basis**: On July 17, 2025, the basis of East China - BZ03 was - 202 yuan/ton (up 4 yuan from the previous day), East China - BZ04 was - 188 yuan/ton (up 19 yuan), East China - BZ05 was - 200 yuan/ton (down 5 yuan), and East China - BZ06 was - 195 yuan/ton [9]. - **Styrene Basis**: On July 17, 2025, the basis of East China - EB07 was 260 yuan/ton (unchanged from the previous day), East China - EB08 was 236 yuan/ton (up 59 yuan), East China - EB09 was 299 yuan/ton (up 42 yuan), and East China - EB10 was 353 yuan/ton [9]. - **Industry Chain Spreads**: Various spreads in the pure benzene - styrene industry chain have changed. For example, the styrene spot - pure benzene spot spread decreased by 85 yuan/ton to 1450 yuan/ton [9]. 3.4 Industry Chain Price Changes - **Crude Oil and Related Products**: On July 17, 2025, the price of Brent crude oil was 68.71 US dollars/barrel, unchanged from the previous day. The prices of some related products such as naphtha CFR Japan, ethylene CFR Northeast Asia, etc., also showed different degrees of change [10]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene in different markets and futures contracts have generally declined. For example, the pure benzene East China market price dropped by 40 yuan/ton to 5920 yuan/ton, and the styrene East China price dropped by 120 yuan/ton to 7400 yuan/ton [11]. - **Downstream Products**: The prices and profits of downstream products such as caprolactam, phenol, aniline, etc., also showed different trends. For example, the EPS profit in East China increased by 110.4 yuan/ton to 429 yuan/ton [11].

Revenue Distribution - The automotive and engineering machinery sectors account for approximately 80% of the company's total revenue, with the automotive sector showing continuous growth and surpassing the engineering machinery sector in revenue contribution [2] - The top five customers contributed 18.49% to the company's revenue in 2024, indicating a diversified customer base without reliance on a single client [2] Capacity Utilization - The company's current capacity utilization is at a normal level, with sufficient flexibility to meet the growing demands in the automotive and robotics sectors [2] Competitive Landscape - The company positions itself in the mid-to-high-end market, facing competition from major players such as Saint-Gobain, GGB, and DaTong, while maintaining a comprehensive product system and superior product quality [3] Risk Management - The company does not engage in hedging strategies for raw material price fluctuations but has implemented a pricing mechanism that links product sales prices to raw material costs to mitigate price volatility [3] - Plans to enhance core technological innovation capabilities through increased R&D investment and optimization of product structure are in place to improve profitability [3] Product Advantages in Robotics - The company specializes in self-lubricating bearings, with products designed to meet the demands of impact resistance, maintenance-free operation, lightweight, low cost, low noise, and long lifespan, primarily used in robot joints, wrists, and ankles [3]

Group 1: Company Overview and R&D - The company’s R&D expenses for 2024 are expected to increase by 10% year-on-year, focusing on the development of raw materials and formulations, as well as process optimization and technological innovation for mature products like vitamins [1] - The company has officially started selling para-hydroxyphenol in the PEEK field and is actively promoting its products, having completed sample submissions to major domestic PEEK manufacturers, currently in various validation stages [1] Group 2: Product Registration and Market Activities - The company holds registration certificates for two products: Fumaric Acid Bisoprolol Tablets and Lacosamide Injection, with the former having commenced market promotion and industrialization in 2024 [1] - There are currently no plans for stock incentive programs or share buybacks, although the company previously repurchased shares in 2019 and conducted a restricted stock incentive plan in 2015, along with the first employee stock ownership plan launched in 2021 [2] Group 3: Inventory and Capital Expenditure - The company’s large ending inventory balance is attributed to its diverse business segments, including vitamins, flavors, raw materials, leather chemicals, and chromium salts, consisting mainly of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to meet varying customer demands [2] - Future capital expenditures will primarily focus on new project construction, such as a 600-ton iodinated contrast agent raw material project, and technological upgrades to existing projects aimed at cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and improved safety and environmental control [2] Group 4: Risk Management - The company has not engaged in hedging activities and currently sees no demand for such services [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company is preparing for its second extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in 2025, focusing on maintaining order and efficiency during the meeting while ensuring the rights of all shareholders are protected [1][2][4]. Meeting Procedures - The meeting will follow a specific agenda, allowing shareholders and their representatives to exercise their rights to speak, inquire, and vote [2][3]. - Shareholders must register to speak one day prior to the meeting, and speaking time is limited to five minutes per shareholder [2][3]. - Voting will be conducted through both on-site and online methods, with results announced by the meeting host [10][11]. Financial Derivatives Trading Proposal - The company plans to use its own funds to engage in financial derivatives trading, specifically silver futures and options, to hedge against price volatility of silver, which is a key raw material [7][9]. - The maximum trading margin and premium for this activity is capped at 400 million RMB, with a maximum contract value of 2.5 billion RMB on any trading day [7][9]. - The trading activities are intended to stabilize operational performance and enhance financial resilience [11][12]. Risk Management - The company has outlined potential risks associated with financial derivatives trading, including market volatility and operational risks, and has established strict risk control measures [9][10]. - The company will not engage in speculative trading and will ensure that trading activities align with its actual business needs [10]. - Internal audits and oversight mechanisms are in place to monitor compliance and risk management related to derivatives trading [10]. Impact on Company - Engaging in financial derivatives trading is deemed necessary for the company to mitigate risks associated with raw material price fluctuations, thereby enhancing its competitive edge [11][12]. - The company has developed specific operational procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The training on futures derivatives market aims to enhance the risk management capabilities of private enterprises in Guangzhou, contributing to the high-quality development of the local economy [1][2][7]. Group 1: Training and Participation - The training event, held on July 15, attracted over 100 representatives from local private enterprises and government agencies [1]. - The event was organized under the guidance of the Guangdong Securities Regulatory Bureau and the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology [1]. Group 2: Economic Contribution of Private Enterprises - Private enterprises account for over 95% of market entities in Guangzhou, contributing to over 80% of new employment, 70% of innovation outcomes, and approximately 50% of imports and exports [1]. - In the first quarter of this year, the added value of Guangzhou's private economy reached 327.94 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%, representing 43.5% of the city's GDP, marking a five-year high [1]. Group 3: Importance of Futures Market - The futures derivatives market plays a crucial role in price discovery, risk management, and resource allocation [2]. - Utilizing futures tools can help private enterprises lock in costs, hedge risks, and stabilize operations, transitioning from passive to proactive risk management [2][3]. Group 4: Challenges Faced by Enterprises - Despite strong growth, private enterprises in Guangzhou face challenges such as cost fluctuations, exchange rate risks, and insufficient resilience in supply chains [1][3]. Group 5: Practical Applications and Strategies - The training emphasized the importance of understanding and utilizing derivatives for effective risk management, with a focus on inventory, capacity, and order risk management [4]. - Companies are encouraged to establish systematic hedging mechanisms and utilize a professional team for effective risk management [6]. Group 6: Future Outlook - The Dalian Commodity Exchange aims to build a world-class trading platform, enhancing services and supporting private enterprises in Guangzhou with better risk management tools [6]. - The collaboration between government and enterprises is expected to facilitate the integration of finance and the real economy, promoting the widespread use of futures derivatives among private enterprises [8].

Summary of Conference Call Records Company and Industry Involved - The discussion revolves around a mining company involved in the production of metals such as lead, copper, and iron, with specific references to operations in Lhasa and Golmud [1][2]. Core Points and Arguments - **Metal Production Focus**: The company is currently focusing on key metals such as lead, copper, and iron, with a specific emphasis on carbonization or storage enhancement methods [1]. - **Market Value Assessment**: The Qinghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has set market value assessment measures for the company, which will directly impact the annual salary of the company's leadership [1]. - **Stable Production at Horgos**: The production at Horgos is expected to remain stable at around 15,000 tons, with minor shortfalls in the first quarter expected to be compensated later in the year [2]. - **Copper Procurement Needs**: The company’s Qinghai Copper Industry requires 120,000 tons of copper-gold ore, which is anticipated to be fully sourced from its subsidiary, Yulong [2][3]. - **Investment Losses**: The company reported a loss of 220 million from futures trading, which is attributed to procurement activities related to its agricultural supply chain [3][4]. - **Inventory and Sales Timing**: As of March, the company has a two-week inventory, with sales expected to ramp up in the second quarter due to weather-related transportation issues affecting sales in the first quarter [4]. - **Dividend Expectations**: The company anticipates that if product prices remain stable, the dividend levels for the current year will be similar to the previous year, with calculations based on cash flow rather than fixed ratios [5]. - **Optimistic Market Outlook**: There is a general optimism regarding the price trends of metals, despite previous impacts from trade wars on stock prices. The company’s operations are reported to be stable, with a high self-sufficiency rate in raw materials for smelting [6]. Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content - **Impact of Trade Wars**: The company has noted that the trade war has had a significant initial impact on stock prices, but the overall effect on operations is minimal due to the company's low reliance on imports and exports, except for lead-gold ore [6].

Overview of Hedging Activities - The company has initiated foreign exchange hedging activities to mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations impacting its export business, with a maximum trading balance of up to $2.5 billion for 2025 [1] - The company has also approved futures hedging activities for raw materials such as copper, aluminum, silver, tin, and polysilicon, with a maximum margin requirement of RMB 660 million for 2025 [2] Foreign Exchange Hedging Progress and Impact - As of now, the foreign exchange hedging activities have resulted in a total loss of RMB 117.49 million from completed transactions and an unrealized loss of RMB 82.30 million from ongoing transactions, while cumulative gains from these activities amount to RMB 209.50 million [2][3] - The fluctuations in exchange rates have positively impacted the company's overall performance, and these activities are not expected to affect cash flow or normal operations [3] Futures Hedging Progress and Impact - The company has experienced significant price increases in silver, leading to partial hedging of low-priced silver paste inventory to lock in profits, with total losses from futures hedging activities amounting to RMB 33.73 million, including unrealized losses of RMB 49.89 million from open positions [3][4] - Despite the volatility in raw material prices, the company's cash flow and normal operations remain unaffected [4]

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of lumber futures in China aims to mitigate price volatility risks faced by timber enterprises, particularly in the context of high dependence on imports and fluctuating demand from the construction industry [1][2]. Market Overview - The real estate market's cyclical downturn has significantly impacted the demand for construction timber, leading to a nearly 48% decrease in the import volume of softwood logs from 49.88 million cubic meters in 2021 to 26.12 million cubic meters in 2024 [2]. - Increased environmental awareness has shifted the demand structure in the timber market, with industries like furniture manufacturing favoring sustainable wood options [2]. - Price volatility has exacerbated operational challenges for timber enterprises, complicating cost control for importers and squeezing profit margins for processing companies [2]. Measurement Standards - There are inconsistencies in measurement standards across different regions in China, leading to discrepancies in the volume of timber between futures and spot markets [3]. - The northern and southern markets have different practices regarding timber length and diameter measurements, which can affect pricing and cost estimation for downstream processing companies [3]. Futures Hedging Cases - Case 1: A timber processing company successfully executed a "futures to spot" transaction, allowing them to secure raw material supply and control procurement costs by facilitating early delivery of timber [4][5]. - Case 2: A large timber trading company utilized futures to hedge against price declines, locking in a sales price of 865.5 yuan per cubic meter for their timber, thus avoiding potential losses from market depreciation [6][8]. Implementation and Training - The futures company provided tailored training and support to clients, including risk assessments and mock delivery exercises, to enhance their understanding of the delivery process and compliance [7]. - A detailed delivery plan was developed for the trading company, considering various costs associated with delivery, which helped streamline the process and reduce storage costs [7]. Conclusion - The successful completion of the first lumber futures delivery marks a significant step towards maturity in the market, emphasizing the need for industry participants to adopt standardized practices and a hedging mindset to navigate price fluctuations effectively [8].

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The records primarily discuss the polysilicon and industrial silicon markets, focusing on price fluctuations, supply-demand dynamics, and macroeconomic policies affecting these industries [1][5][24]. Key Points and Arguments Polysilicon Market Dynamics - In the first half of 2024, polysilicon prices fluctuated significantly due to production cuts by industry leaders and inventory sales, dropping from 9,500 CNY/ton to 7,000 CNY/ton, then recovering by 1,000 CNY due to further production cuts [1]. - The cash cost of polysilicon initially was around 36,000 CNY, with recent price fluctuations causing it to rise to over 45,000 CNY, while transaction volumes remained low [6][7]. - The current inventory of polysilicon is approximately 400,000 tons, equivalent to four months of industry consumption, with a monthly production close to 100,000 tons [9]. Industrial Silicon Market Trends - In the first quarter of 2025, industrial silicon prices initially hovered around 10,000 CNY/ton but fell to about 7,000 CNY due to expectations of abundant water supply and insufficient polysilicon production [2]. - The total inventory of industrial silicon, including hidden stocks, reached over 1.5 million tons, sufficient for more than five months of consumption [9]. Supply and Demand Imbalance - The polysilicon market is currently oversupplied, with total production capacity at 3.65 million tons and monthly production around 100,000 tons, while total demand is only 120,000 to 130,000 tons [3][16]. - The industry is experiencing a significant inventory buildup, particularly in July and August, where production is expected to increase to 110,000 tons per month [16]. Macroeconomic Policies - Current macroeconomic policies aim to stabilize the market by preventing sales below production costs and promoting healthy industry development through joint pricing and acquisition of outdated capacities [5][24]. - The policies are designed to enhance overall competitiveness and ensure that product prices do not fall below costs, as discussed in various industry meetings [5]. Cost and Pricing Variations - There are significant differences in cash costs among polysilicon producers, affecting the overall market cost structure. For instance, the reduction efficiency of different production methods can lead to cost differences of 4,000 to 5,000 CNY per ton [20]. - The production cost for large furnace industrial silicon has decreased due to improvements in labor, waste heat power generation, and efficiency, impacting smaller furnace operations negatively [19]. Future Outlook - The market sentiment remains cautious, with expectations of price adjustments needed for downstream acceptance of higher polysilicon prices. The downstream industry is currently reluctant to accept prices above 40,000 CNY [17][24]. - The potential for production cuts exists, but the feasibility is challenged by varying production costs among companies, making unified agreements difficult [29][23]. Technological Developments - Advances in battery technologies, such as perovskite and n-type batteries, are influencing polysilicon demand, with n-type batteries requiring slightly less polysilicon compared to p-type [18]. Additional Important Insights - The acceptance of standard delivery products in the downstream market is low due to quality concerns and cost implications, leading to a preference for mixed package materials [8]. - The overall market is characterized by a significant amount of hidden inventory and a cautious approach to purchasing, with many companies prioritizing inventory reduction over new purchases [26][27]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call records, highlighting the current state and future outlook of the polysilicon and industrial silicon markets.