Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View The supply of pure benzene remains ample due to the restart of large domestic plants and high port arrivals. Downstream demand is limited, mainly supported by styrene and caprolactam. There are plans for new downstream plants to start production this month, which may improve the supply - demand imbalance. In the short term, the low - valuation situation of spot goods caused by weak supply - demand may continue, and the spot price of pure benzene is expected to fluctuate at a low level. The daily operating range of BZ2603 is expected to be around 6070 - 6200 [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The main closing price of pure benzene is 6122 yuan/ton, down 44 yuan; the main settlement price is 6139 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan. The main trading volume is 12912 lots, down 1137 lots; the main open interest is 13126 lots, down 765 lots [2]. Spot Market - The mainstream prices of pure benzene in the East China, North China, South China, and Northeast regions are 5960 yuan/ton, 5800 yuan/ton, 5950 yuan/ton, and 5800 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of - 10 yuan/ton, - 60 yuan/ton, 0 yuan/ton, and - 40 yuan/ton [2]. - The mainstream prices of hydrogenated benzene in Jiangsu and Shanxi regions are 5950 yuan/ton and 5675 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of - 50 yuan/ton and 0 yuan/ton [2]. - The spot price of pure benzene in South Korea (FOB) is 724 dollars/ton, unchanged; the CIF price in China is 740.5 dollars/ton, unchanged [2]. Upstream Situation - The spot price of Brent DTD crude oil is 70.18 dollars/barrel, down 0.93 dollars; the CFR price of naphtha in Japan is 581.38 dollars/ton, down 2.37 dollars [2]. Industry Situation - The capacity utilization rate of pure benzene is 78.14%, up 0.13%; the weekly output is 43.17 tons, down 0.16 tons. The port inventory is 17.4 tons, down 0.3 tons [2]. - The production cost of pure benzene is 5327.8 yuan/ton, down 118.2 yuan; the production profit is 737 yuan/ton, up 76 yuan [2]. Downstream Situation - The开工率 of styrene is 79.21%, down 0.82%; the capacity utilization rates of caprolactam, phenol, aniline, and adipic acid are 95.72% (up 6.41%), 78.54% (down 0.46%), 69.24% (down 0.1%), and 64.3% (up 2%) respectively [2]. Industry News - From July 4th to 10th, the weekly profit of pure benzene was 584 yuan/ton, down 153 yuan/ton compared to the previous period [2]. - As of July 14th, the commercial inventory of pure benzene in Jiangsu ports was 16.4 tons, down 5.75% from the previous period [2]. - BZ2603 fluctuated weakly, closing at 6122 yuan/ton. Last week, the impact of shutdowns of petroleum benzene plants expanded, with the capacity utilization rate down 0.29% to 77.85%; three hydrogenated benzene plants shut down, with the capacity utilization rate down 9.32% to 61.95% [2].

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. capacity utilization rate for June is reported at 77.6%, exceeding the expected rate of 77.40% and showing a revision from the previous value of 77.40% to 77.5% [1] Summary by Category - **Capacity Utilization Rate** - The June capacity utilization rate stands at 77.6% [1] - The expected rate was 77.40% [1] - The previous value was revised from 77.40% to 77.5% [1]

Economic Growth - GDP growth rate for Q2 is 5.2%, slightly down from 5.4% in Q1, with a cumulative growth rate of 5.3% for the first half of the year[4] - Nominal GDP growth rate for Q2 is 3.9%, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.1%[28] - Contribution of final consumption expenditure to GDP growth is 52.3%, up from Q1[30] Price and Volume Imbalance - Contribution rate of volume to nominal GDP growth is 132%, while price contribution is -30.6%, indicating a high level of imbalance[4] - Historical data shows that the current volume contribution rate of 132.1% is the highest among the last seven peaks[14] Investment and Consumption - Fixed asset investment growth rate in June is -0.1%, down from 2.7% in May, with manufacturing and infrastructure investments declining[7] - Consumer spending growth in Q2 is 5.2%, slightly above income growth of 5.1%[32] Employment and Income - Total rural migrant workers is 19.139 million, with a year-on-year growth of 0.7%[6] - Average monthly income for migrant workers in Q2 is up 3.0%, down from 3.3% in Q1[40] Real Estate Market - Real estate investment growth rate in June is -12.9%, with sales area down 5.5% year-on-year[54] - New housing prices in 70 major cities decreased by 4.1% year-on-year, an improvement from a 5.2% decline previously[28]

Summary of Conference Call Industry Overview - The demand for medium and large excavators is particularly strong in regions like Africa, where over 95% of excavator demand consists of medium and large machines [1] - The overall structure of excavator sales in China, including exports, shows that small excavators account for approximately 60%, while medium and large excavators account for about 40% [1] - The export performance is seen as a significant supplement to domestic structural deficiencies [1] Key Insights and Arguments - The current cycle presents challenges in tracking machinery demand compared to previous cycles, making it harder to validate excavator demand through traditional metrics like cement and steel production [2][4] - The demand for excavators is primarily driven by replacement needs, which depend heavily on actual working hours and construction activity [4] - A model indicates that 2023 may be the bottom year for excavator sales in China, with a potential increase to 250,000 units by 2028, representing a 150% growth from 2024 [5] - Excavator sales growth in China is consistent with trends in emerging markets, which are heavily influenced by economic conditions in developed countries [6][7] Regional Performance - North America and Europe have shown positive trends in working hours, indicating a recovery in demand [7] - Chinese brands like SANY have gained significant market share in Africa and Southeast Asia, with SANY's market share in South Africa reaching over 20% [7][8] - The global market for concrete and starting machines is dominated by Chinese brands, achieving market shares of 80-90% [8] Long-term Growth Potential - Emerging markets like Africa and Indonesia are still in early stages of infrastructure development, suggesting significant future demand for excavators [9][10] - The current export structure indicates that the share of large excavators is expected to decrease as markets mature, but there is still ample room for growth [10] Company-Specific Insights - SANY is highlighted as a core recommendation due to its strong profit elasticity and potential for margin improvement as production capacity increases [11][12] - XCMG is expected to benefit from a clear growth strategy, with revenue targets set at 160 billion by 2027, driven by various machinery segments [18] - Zoomlion is noted for its high dividend yield and stable earnings growth, with a target of 4.6 billion in profits for the year [19] - Liugong is viewed as undervalued, with a low PE ratio, making it an attractive investment if domestic demand improves [21] Risks and Concerns - The impact of tariffs on exports is a systemic risk affecting the entire machinery sector, not just excavators [15] - Concerns regarding management changes at Liugong and their potential impact on profit-sharing and incentives [21] - The performance of Hongli's main business has been slightly below market expectations, primarily due to tariff-related shipment delays [22] Conclusion - The overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with expectations of a dual boost in performance and valuation for key players like SANY and XCMG in the coming quarters [16][17]

Core Viewpoint - Fuyao is expected to achieve significant revenue growth and improved profitability in 2Q25, driven by various factors including better scale effects, reduced OEM rebate pressure, and cost savings from raw material and shipping cost deflation [1][2][3]. Revenue Growth - 2Q25 revenue is projected to grow by 13-14% YoY, reaching RMB10.7-10.8 billion, with domestic automotive glass revenue expected to rise over 15% YoY [2][3]. - Overseas auto glass sales are anticipated to see double-digit YoY growth, supported by increased production capacity at the US second-phase plant and steady export demand to Europe [2][3]. Profitability and Margins - Gross margin for 2Q25 is expected to expand by over 1 percentage point from 35.4% in 1Q25, aided by improved operational efficiencies and cost savings [1][2]. - The company is projected to achieve net income of RMB2.5-2.6 billion in 2Q25, marking another quarterly high, with FX gains estimated at over RMB300 million due to the Euro's appreciation against the RMB [1][3]. Overseas Operations - US manufacturing profitability is expected to improve, with the first-phase plant's capacity utilization and operational efficiency enhancing overall profitability [3]. - The second-phase plant is on track to narrow its losses compared to 2H24, with full-year operating margin expected to exceed the original target of 13% [3]. Strategic Positioning - Fuyao is leading among Chinese auto parts suppliers in expanding its global footprint, particularly in the US market, by leveraging local capacity and export supply [4]. - The company's flexible capacity allocation strategy amid tariff uncertainties enhances its operational resilience and risk resistance in a challenging geopolitical environment [4]. Valuation and Market Position - Fuyao's H-shares are currently trading at 16x 2025 P/E, which is considered undemanding, especially compared to peers like Nexteer and Minth [5]. - The anticipated solid operating performance in 2Q25 is expected to act as a catalyst for reversing the company's lagging stock price performance year-to-date [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company received an inquiry letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding its 2024 annual report, focusing on related party transactions and the significant increase in sales and purchases from related parties over the past three years [1][2]. Related Party Transactions - The company reported related party sales and service amounts of 3.22 billion, 5.8 billion, and 9.672 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024, while related party purchases were 10.686 billion, 13.785 billion, and 19.699 billion yuan for the same periods, indicating a substantial increase in both sales and purchases [2][3]. - The company engaged in significant transactions with related parties such as HSBC Industrial Products and other subsidiaries of the parent company, with sales and purchases often occurring simultaneously and involving similar amounts [2][3][4]. Pricing Mechanism - The pricing mechanism for various products, including steel and raw materials, is based on market prices, production costs, and competitive negotiations, ensuring that the pricing is fair and aligned with market conditions [6][10][12]. - The company employs a differentiated pricing strategy for steel products, with prices adjusted based on regional market conditions and demand-supply dynamics [6][10]. Financial Performance and Industry Context - The company has faced continuous revenue decline and losses from 2022 to 2024, with total losses amounting to 6.143 billion yuan, while the asset-liability ratio increased from 67.12% to 83.98% [13][36]. - The steel industry is undergoing structural reforms and transitioning towards green and low-carbon production, which has impacted the company's operational performance [13][14]. Construction Projects - The company has significantly increased its investment in construction projects, with the balance of construction projects rising from 750 million yuan at the end of 2020 to 9.558 billion yuan by the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a nearly 13-fold increase [36][37]. - The company is focusing on projects aimed at product structure adjustment and resource utilization, ensuring that project funding aligns with construction progress [38].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Shenzhen Zhizheng High Polymer Materials Co., Ltd., is undergoing a significant asset swap and capital raising process, with Deloitte Huayong Accounting Firm providing an unqualified audit report for the financial statements of Advanced Assembly Materials International Limited for the years 2023 and 2024 [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the year 2024, the target company reported a total operating income of 248,621.11 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12.74%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5,518.84 million yuan, which is a significant turnaround from a loss to a profit, with a year-on-year increase of 173.51% [5][6]. - The company had a high post-receivable collection rate of 92.78% for accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024, indicating strong cash flow management [6]. Market Trends - The average price of lead frames showed a slight decline in 2024, but there are signs of stabilization and recovery in prices due to reduced inventory pressure in the industry [8][9]. - The company’s lead frame products experienced a price increase in the fourth quarter of 2024, aligning with industry trends [8][9]. Customer Base and Sales Model - The company maintains a stable customer base, with the top 20 customers contributing 84.77% of total revenue in 2024, indicating a high level of customer concentration [10][13]. - The revenue from the top five customers accounted for approximately 54.90% of the main business income, demonstrating a consistent customer concentration [10][13]. Revenue Recognition Policies - The company recognizes revenue based on the transfer of control of goods to customers, which aligns with industry practices. For consignment sales, revenue is recognized when customers utilize the goods and provide usage reports [19][20]. - The revenue recognition policies are consistent with those of comparable companies in the semiconductor materials industry, ensuring compliance with industry standards [19][20].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - BZ2603 dropped 1.05% to close at 6,144 yuan/ton. The supply side saw an expanded impact of shutdowns in petroleum benzene plants last week, with the capacity utilization rate decreasing by 0.29% to 77.85%. For hydrobenzene, 3 sets of devices stopped, and the capacity utilization rate dropped by 9.32% to 61.95%. On the demand side, the operating rates of pure benzene downstream varied last week. In terms of inventory, the pure benzene inventory at East China ports decreased by 5.75% to 164,000 tons this week. With an increase in domestic petroleum benzene and hydrobenzene maintenance devices this week, the capacity utilization rate is expected to continue to decline. Due to the restart of large domestic plants and a continuous high volume of ships arriving at ports, pure benzene remains in a state of loose supply. Downstream demand is limited, mainly supported by styrene and caprolactam. There are plans for new downstream device startups this month, which may improve the future supply - demand contradiction. In terms of cost, the global crude oil supply - demand is generally weak, but geopolitical uncertainties still affect short - term oil prices. In the short term, the low - valued spot situation caused by weak supply - demand may continue. The pure benzene spot price is expected to fluctuate at a low level this week. Pay attention to the implementation of new downstream production capacity in the future. BZ2603 is expected to show a volatile trend, with the daily operating range expected to be around 6,100 - 6,300 [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The main closing price of pure benzene was 6,144 yuan/ton, a decrease of 45 yuan; the main settlement price was 6,166 yuan/ton, a decrease of 43 yuan. The main trading volume was 24,596 lots, a decrease of 13,009 lots; the main open interest was 13,970 lots, a decrease of 790 lots [2]. Spot Market - The mainstream price of pure benzene in the East China market was 5,965 yuan/ton, an increase of 5 yuan; in the South China market, it was 5,950 yuan/ton; in the North China market, it was 5,860 yuan/ton; in the Northeast region, it was 5,850 yuan/ton. The spot price of pure benzene in South Korea (FOB) was 727 US dollars/ton, and the CIF price in China was 744.5 US dollars/ton, an increase of 6 US dollars/ton [2]. Upstream Situation - The spot price of Brent DTD crude oil was 71.45 US dollars/barrel, a decrease of 1.19 US dollars; the CFR intermediate price of naphtha in the Japanese region was 597 US dollars/ton, an increase of 12.75 US dollars [2]. Industry Situation - The capacity utilization rate of pure benzene was 78.14%, an increase of 0.13%; the weekly output was 431,700 tons, a decrease of 1,600 tons. The port inventory of pure benzene was 174,000 tons, a decrease of 3,000 tons. The production cost was 5,327.8 yuan/ton, a decrease of 118.2 yuan/ton; the production profit was 737 yuan/ton, an increase of 76 yuan/ton [2]. Downstream Situation - The operating rate of styrene was 79.21%, a decrease of 0.82%; the capacity utilization rate of caprolactam was 95.72%, an increase of 6.41%; the capacity utilization rate of phenol was 78.54%, a decrease of 0.46%; the capacity utilization rate of aniline was 69.24%, a decrease of 0.1%; the capacity utilization rate of adipic acid was 64.3%, an increase of 2 [2]. Industry News - From July 4th to 10th, the weekly profit of pure benzene was 584 yuan/ton, a decrease of 153 yuan/ton compared to the previous period. As of July 14th, the commercial inventory of pure benzene at Jiangsu port samples was 164,000 tons, a decrease of 5.75% compared to the previous period [2].

Core Insights - The capacity utilization rate of the automotive manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2025 is reported at 71.3% [1] - Other industries have varying capacity utilization rates, with the highest being in the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry at 80.8% [1] - The lowest capacity utilization is observed in the non-metal mineral products industry at 62.3% [1] Industry Summaries - Coal mining and washing industry: 69.3% capacity utilization [1] - Food manufacturing industry: 69.1% capacity utilization [1] - Textile industry: 77.8% capacity utilization [1] - Chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing: 71.9% capacity utilization [1] - General equipment manufacturing: 78.3% capacity utilization [1] - Specialized equipment manufacturing: 76.5% capacity utilization [1] - Electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing: 73.5% capacity utilization [1] - Computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing: 77.3% capacity utilization [1] - Non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing: 77.7% capacity utilization [1]

Group 1 - The industrial capacity utilization rate for Q2 2025 is reported at 74.0%, showing a decrease of 0.9 percentage points compared to the same period last year [4] - The mining industry capacity utilization rate stands at 72.7%, down by 3.3 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The manufacturing sector's capacity utilization rate is 74.3%, reflecting a decline of 0.9 percentage points from the previous year [4] Group 2 - The electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industry has a capacity utilization rate of 71.5%, which is an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to last year [4] - In the coal mining and washing industry, the capacity utilization rate is 69.3%, down by 3.5 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The petroleum and natural gas extraction industry shows a high capacity utilization rate of 90.9%, with a slight decrease of 0.9 percentage points from the previous year [4] Group 3 - The food manufacturing industry has a capacity utilization rate of 69.1%, which is an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to last year [4] - The textile industry reports a capacity utilization rate of 77.8%, down by 1.3 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry has a capacity utilization rate of 71.9%, reflecting a decrease of 4.5 percentage points from the previous year [4] Group 4 - The black metal smelting and rolling processing industry has a capacity utilization rate of 80.8%, which is an increase of 1.1 percentage points compared to last year [4] - The non-metallic mineral products industry shows a capacity utilization rate of 62.3%, down by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The automotive manufacturing industry reports a capacity utilization rate of 71.3%, reflecting a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the previous year [4] Group 5 - The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry has a capacity utilization rate of 73.5%, down by 1.2 percentage points compared to last year [5] - The computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing industry shows a capacity utilization rate of 77.3%, which is an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The overall survey covers approximately 110,000 industrial enterprises, including both large and medium-sized enterprises [6]