Core Viewpoint - The domestic oilseed market experienced a mixed performance on August 26, with palm oil futures declining over 1% while peanut futures saw a slight increase of 0.31% [1] Price Movements - As of August 26, the main futures prices are as follows: - Palm oil down 1.14% at 9504.00 CNY/ton - Soybean meal down 0.64% at 3090.00 CNY/ton - Rapeseed meal down 0.39% at 2549.00 CNY/ton - Peanut up 0.31% at 7802.00 CNY/ton [1][2] Warehouse Receipt Data - As of August 25, warehouse receipt data indicates: - Soybean oil futures unchanged at 15760 contracts - Palm oil futures unchanged at 0 contracts - Rapeseed oil futures unchanged at 3987 contracts - Soybean meal futures unchanged at 10925 contracts - Rapeseed meal futures decreased by 187 contracts to 8101 contracts - Soybean futures decreased by 115 contracts to 12082 contracts [3] Basis and Basis Rate - The basis and basis rates for various commodities are as follows: - Rapeseed oil: Basis 116, Basis Rate 1.16% - Rapeseed meal: Basis 61, Basis Rate 2.33% - Palm oil: Basis 24, Basis Rate 0.25% - Soybean: Basis 302, Basis Rate 7.02% - Soybean meal: Basis 10, Basis Rate 0.32% - Soybean oil: Basis 96, Basis Rate 1.12% [4]

Core Insights - The domestic futures market for crude oil saw a significant increase, with the main crude oil futures rising nearly 9% [1] - The main crude oil futures closed at 535.20 yuan per barrel, while fuel oil and low-sulfur fuel oil also experienced substantial gains [1] Price Movements - As of June 13, the main crude oil futures opened at 492.90 yuan, with a previous close of 495.70 yuan and a last settlement price of 491.10 yuan [2] - Fuel oil opened at 2979.00 yuan, with a previous close of 2997.00 yuan and a last settlement price of 2982.00 yuan [2] - Liquid petroleum gas opened at 4137.00 yuan, with a previous close of 4141.00 yuan and a last settlement price of 4148.00 yuan [2] - Low-sulfur fuel oil opened at 3629.00 yuan, with a previous close of 3645.00 yuan and a last settlement price of 3640.00 yuan [2] Inventory Data - As of June 12, the inventory data showed that the medium-sulfur crude oil futures warehouse held 4,029,000 barrels, remaining unchanged from the previous trading day [3] - Fuel oil futures warehouse held 24,750 tons, also unchanged from the previous trading day [3] - Liquid petroleum gas futures warehouse saw a decrease of 125 contracts, totaling 9,010 contracts [3] - Low-sulfur fuel oil warehouse futures held 0 tons, remaining unchanged from the previous trading day [3] Basis Data - The basis data indicated that fuel oil, asphalt, liquid petroleum gas, and low-sulfur fuel oil contracts experienced a 'backwardation' phenomenon, where spot prices exceeded futures prices [3] - For fuel oil, the spot price was 5,287.5 yuan, while the contract price was 2,509 yuan, resulting in a basis of 2,305 yuan and a basis rate of 43.59% [3] - The basis for liquid petroleum gas was 764 yuan, with a basis rate of 15.92% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic futures market for crude oil and related products experienced a significant increase on June 12, with crude oil and fuel oil prices rising nearly 3% [1] Group 1: Price Movements - As of June 12, the main crude oil futures rose by 2.99% to 495.60 CNY per barrel [1] - Fuel oil futures increased by 2.85% to 3000.00 CNY per ton [1] - Low sulfur fuel oil futures rose by 2.27% to 3647.00 CNY per ton [1] - Asphalt futures saw a rise of 1.35% to 3523.00 CNY per ton [1] Group 2: Futures Price Data - The opening price for SC crude oil was 486.60 CNY, with a previous close of 478.10 CNY and a last settlement price of 481.20 CNY [2] - Fuel oil opened at 2952.00 CNY, with a previous close of 2912.00 CNY and a last settlement price of 2917.00 CNY [2] - Asphalt opened at 3493.00 CNY, with a previous close of 3461.00 CNY and a last settlement price of 3476.00 CNY [2] - Liquefied petroleum gas opened at 4154.00 CNY, with a previous close of 4130.00 CNY and a last settlement price of 4119.00 CNY [2] - Low sulfur fuel oil opened at 3617.00 CNY, with a previous close of 3563.00 CNY and a last settlement price of 3566.00 CNY [2] Group 3: Warehouse Data - As of June 11, the warehouse data showed that the medium-sulfur crude oil futures warehouse stood at 4,029,000 barrels, unchanged from the previous trading day [3] - Fuel oil futures warehouse was at 24,750 tons, also unchanged from the previous trading day [3] - Asphalt futures warehouse was at 36,350 tons, remaining stable from the previous trading day [3] - Liquefied petroleum gas futures warehouse decreased by 205 contracts to 9,135 contracts [3] - Low sulfur fuel oil warehouse reported 0 tons, down by 1,000 tons from the previous trading day [3] Group 4: Basis Data - The basis data indicated a phenomenon of 'backwardation' for fuel oil, asphalt, liquefied petroleum gas, and low sulfur fuel oil, where spot prices exceeded futures prices [3] - For fuel oil, the spot price was 5275 CNY, with a futures price of 2917 CNY, resulting in a basis of 2358 CNY and a basis rate of 44.70% [3] - For asphalt, the spot price was 3630 CNY, with a futures price of 3476 CNY, leading to a basis of 154 CNY and a basis rate of 4.24% [3] - For liquefied petroleum gas, the spot price was 4797.5 CNY, with a futures price of 4119 CNY, resulting in a basis of 678 CNY and a basis rate of 14.13% [3] - For low sulfur fuel oil, the spot price was 3648 CNY, with a futures price of 3563 CNY, leading to a basis of 85 CNY and a basis rate of 2.32% [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 15% to $3,000,000,000 from $2,600,000,000 in the same year-ago quarter, with an 18% increase when excluding forward sales [7][8] - Gross profit for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 18% to $41,000,000, representing 1.36% of revenue, compared to $34,800,000 or 1.33% of revenue in Q3 of last year [8][9] - Net loss attributable to the company for Q3 2025 totaled $8,500,000 or $0.36 loss per diluted share, compared to net income of $5,000,000 or $0.21 per diluted share in Q3 of last year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The DTC segment contributed 19% of consolidated revenue in Q3 2025, while JMB's revenue represented 10% compared to 12% in the prior year [7][8] - Gross profit from the DTC segment represented 61% of consolidated gross profit in Q3 2025, up from 52% in Q3 2024 [9][10] - SG&A expenses for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 46% to $33,400,000, primarily due to increased consulting and professional fees [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gold sales in Q3 2025 were 432,000 ounces, down 3% from the previous year, while silver sales were 15,700,000 ounces, down 39% [17] - The number of new customers in the DTC segment increased 1489% in Q3 2025, with a total of approximately 4,100,000 customers at the end of the quarter, a 64% increase from the prior year [18][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company executed three strategic acquisitions during the quarter, enhancing its competitive position and expanding into higher-margin luxury segments [4][5] - The company is optimistic about long-term growth opportunities in Asian markets and aims to scale the LPM brand alongside other portfolio assets [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that market conditions showed modest improvement, and they remain confident in the company's long-term growth trajectory [5] - The CEO highlighted that the company is focused on integrating recent acquisitions and driving efficiencies throughout the business [20] Other Important Information - The company amended its credit facility, now having a revolving commitment of $467,000,000, and maintained its regular quarterly cash dividend program [16] - The company reported a tangible net worth of $315,700,000 at the end of the quarter, up from $306,000,000 at the end of the prior fiscal year [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Market activity post-April - Management observed increased activity post-April 2, with a solid month for the company despite some recent slowdown [22][23] Question: Collectible space progress - Management reported good integration of recent acquisitions in the collectible space, with impressive auction demand noted [24][25] Question: Impact of backwardation - Management explained that backwardation negatively impacted results, similar to conditions experienced post-COVID, but noted a return to more normalized market conditions [29][30][33] Question: Earnings power in macroeconomic uncertainty - Management indicated that the company historically performs well in active silver markets and noted the current dominance of gold in precious metals [35][36] Question: Current stance on acquisitions - Management remains open to acquisitions, particularly when market conditions are slow, and sees potential for significant customer base growth through these strategies [46][47] Question: Trends post-Liberation Day - Management reported elevated interest and activity across all business segments throughout April, with a correlation to stock market performance [48][49] Question: Visibility on long-term holders selling inventory - Management discussed the supply-demand dynamics when long-term holders sell back into the market, affecting trading performance [54][55] Question: Financial impact of Las Vegas facility improvements - Management expressed confidence that automation improvements will lead to higher volumes and efficiencies without adding more employees [58][60] Question: Thoughts on stock buybacks - Management stated that stock buybacks are considered alongside other capital deployment strategies, with flexibility to adapt based on market conditions [62][65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 15% to $3,000,000,000 from $2,600,000,000 in the same year-ago quarter, with an 18% increase when excluding forward sales [6][8] - Gross profit for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 18% to $41,000,000, representing 1.36% of revenue, compared to $34,800,000 or 1.33% of revenue in Q3 of last year [8][9] - Net loss attributable to the company for Q3 2025 totaled $8,500,000 or $0.36 loss per diluted share, compared to net income of $5,000,000 or $0.21 per diluted share in Q3 of last year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The DTC segment contributed 19% of consolidated revenue in fiscal Q3 2025, while JMB's revenue represented 10% of consolidated revenue, down from 12% in the prior year [6][7] - Gross profit from the DTC segment represented 61% of consolidated gross profit in Q3 2025, up from 52% in Q3 2024 [9] - SG&A expenses for fiscal Q3 2025 increased 46% to $33,400,000, primarily due to increased consulting and professional fees [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gold sales in Q3 2025 were 432,000 ounces, down 3% from the previous year, while silver sales were 15,700,000 ounces, down 39% from the same period [18][19] - The number of new customers in the DTC segment increased significantly, with 899,600 new customers in Q3 2025, up 1489% from the previous year [20] - The average order value in the DTC segment was $3,084, up 45% from Q3 2024 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company executed three strategic acquisitions during the quarter, enhancing its competitive position and expanding into higher-margin luxury segments [4] - The company is focused on integrating recent acquisitions and driving operational efficiencies to enhance shareholder value [5][17] - The company remains optimistic about long-term growth opportunities in Asian markets across wholesale and e-commerce channels [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that market conditions showed modest improvement, and they remain confident in the company's long-term growth trajectory [5] - The management highlighted the impact of tariffs and backwardation on trading losses and interest expenses during the quarter [3][32] - Management expressed optimism about the demand for precious metals as a safe haven during periods of market volatility [40][50] Other Important Information - The company maintained its regular quarterly cash dividend program, with the most recent dividend paid in April 2025 [17] - The company had $114,300,000 in cash at the end of the quarter, up from $48,600,000 at the end of fiscal year 2024 [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Market activity post-April - Management observed increased activity in early April, with a solid month overall, despite a slight slowdown in the last weeks [24] Question: Progress in the collectible space - Management reported successful integration of SGI and Pinehurst, with strong demand in the collectible market [26] Question: Impact of backwardation on results - Management explained that backwardation affected trading revenue and gross profit significantly during February and March [31] Question: Earnings power in macroeconomic uncertainty - Management noted that earnings power is historically stronger in active silver markets, but gold's recent performance has been favorable [36] Question: Current stance on acquisitions - Management remains open to acquisitions, particularly when market conditions are slow, and sees potential for further growth through M&A [46] Question: Trends post-Liberation Day - Management reported elevated interest and activity across all business segments throughout April [48] Question: Visibility on long-term holders selling inventory - Management indicated that increased selling by long-term holders could impact supply and demand dynamics [54] Question: Financial impact of improvements in Las Vegas facility - Management expressed confidence that automation improvements would lead to higher volumes and efficiencies [58] Question: Thoughts on stock buybacks - Management stated that stock buybacks are considered alongside other capital deployment strategies, but current focus is on integrating recent acquisitions [66]