Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Multiple factors have jointly driven the sharp rise in pulp futures prices. The global economic recovery has increased the demand for pulp, while supply has been affected by natural disasters, environmental policies, and other factors. This has significantly impacted related industries, and continuous attention should be paid to market dynamics [3]. - A - share major indices have generally closed higher with increased trading volume. The stock index is stronger than the spot index, but the overall pattern is still volatile, suitable for high - selling and low - buying strategies [6]. - Gold has adjusted due to the suspension of US tariffs by the judiciary and its own oscillatory adjustment. For Shanghai gold, 750 - 755 is an important support level, and buying on dips is advisable [9][10]. - Iron ore faces high - valuation risks due to supply surplus pressure and the approaching seasonal off - season for domestic demand. Technically, it has reached the strong support area at the lower edge of the oscillation range [13]. - The demand for glass continues to await the effects of real - estate stimulus or major policy announcements. Technically, it has oscillated lower today, and a bearish outlook is maintained [18]. - The domestic urea daily output is about 205,600 tons, with an operating rate of approximately 87.23%. Agricultural demand is progressing slowly, and the price is expected to continue weak adjustment in the short term [21]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Pulp Futures - **Reasons for price increase**: Global economic recovery has led to a surge in demand for packaging paper, increasing pulp demand. On the supply side, natural disasters in major production areas, stricter environmental policies, changes in international trade, rising transportation costs, and energy prices have all contributed to the price increase [3]. - **Impact on related industries**: Paper - making enterprises' costs have increased significantly, squeezing profit margins, especially for small and medium - sized enterprises. The packaging industry also faces rising material costs and may seek alternative materials or negotiate price increases with customers [3]. - **Suggestion**: Continuously monitor market supply - demand dynamics, policy changes, and international trends, and avoid chasing up [3]. Stock Index Futures - **Market situation**: A - share major indices have generally closed higher with increased trading volume. The stock index is stronger than the spot index, but the overall pattern is still volatile [6]. - **Strategy**: A high - selling and low - buying strategy is appropriate [6]. Gold - **Market situation**: Gold has adjusted due to the suspension of US tariffs by the judiciary and its own oscillatory adjustment [10]. - **Strategy**: For Shanghai gold, 750 - 755 is an important support level, and buying on dips is advisable [9]. Iron Ore - **Market situation**: In May, downstream export reduction and increased shipments have led to large supply - surplus pressure, and domestic demand is approaching the seasonal off - season, increasing high - valuation risks [13]. - **Technical analysis**: It has reached the strong support area at the lower edge of the oscillation range [13]. Glass - **Market situation**: The demand continues to await the effects of real - estate stimulus or major policy announcements. The current daily melting is at a low level, the spot production and sales have improved slightly, but the factory inventory is still high, and the downstream deep - processing order restocking power is weak [18][19]. - **Technical analysis**: It has oscillated lower today, and a bearish outlook is maintained [18]. Urea - **Supply situation**: The domestic urea daily output is about 205,600 tons, with an operating rate of approximately 87.23% [21]. - **Demand situation**: Agricultural demand is progressing slowly, and downstream players' follow - up is limited, with overall average performance [21]. - **Price trend**: The price is expected to continue weak adjustment in the short term [21].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated adjusted net income of approximately $82 million in Q4 2024 [3] - Total liquidity stands at around $940 million after repaying a fixed-rate bond of $100 million and redeeming Series EBITDA stock of $115 million [3][9] - Annual net income was above $290 million, with adjusted net income around $330 million [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the container ship sector, the company charted 12 containerships with an average time charter duration of about 2.5 years, resulting in estimated contracted revenues of close to $330 million [4][6] - The contingency fleet employment stands at 96% for 2025 and 69% for 2026, with total contracted revenues amounting to $2.4 billion and a remaining time charter duration of about 3.4 years [4][6] - Charter rates in the dry bulk market dropped to their lowest levels in 2024 during the last quarter, continuing into 2025 [4][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The idle fleet remains low at around 0.6%, while the order book starts at approximately 11% of the total fleet [10][11] - The easing of congestion and pressures in the China steel market have resulted in tonnage oversupply in the dry bulk sector [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to renew its owned fleet and increase its average size, having acquired one Capesize and two Ultramax vessels while disposing of one Handysize and agreeing to sell one Panamax vessel [4][5] - The company views vessel owning and trading as complementary activities and maintains a long-term commitment to the sector [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current dry bulk market is weak, with expectations for a better market in the future based on the forward curve [14][15] - The company plans to maintain a balanced book in its CBI operations, taking long or short positions based on market conditions [16][20] Other Important Information - The company has secured financing of approximately $340 million for 36 of the 38 dry bulk vessels it currently owns, improving funding costs and extending maturities [8] - The Neptune maritime leasing platform continues to grow, with total investments and commitments exceeding $500 million [5][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution from CBI in Q4 and future profit expectations - Management indicated that the contribution from CBI would be detailed in upcoming segmental reporting, and the dry bulk market's current softness may affect future contributions [13][17][18] Question: Chartering discussions on container ships and effects on rates - Management stated that discussions for the 12 chartering agreements occurred before recent announcements, and currently, there is no pressure on charter rates [23][24][25] Question: Pipeline and future investments in Neptune maritime leasing - Management confirmed a healthy pipeline for Neptune, with future investments dependent on the leverage received and the attractiveness of potential transactions [26][28]