Core Viewpoint - Foreign investment in China is accelerating, with a notable increase in newly established foreign-invested enterprises, reflecting confidence in the Chinese market and its evolving business environment [1][6]. Group 1: Investment Trends - Wacker's recent expansion project in Zhangjiagang marks its largest single investment in 15 years, emphasizing a strategic commitment to long-term growth in China [2]. - In the first four months of the year, the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in China increased by 12.1% year-on-year, indicating sustained foreign interest [6]. - The total sales from Asia account for 37% of Wacker's global revenue, with approximately half of that coming from China, showcasing the region's significance to the company [2]. Group 2: Market Environment - China's broad market and improving business environment provide a solid foundation for foreign enterprises, as highlighted by the National Development and Reform Commission's report on the business environment [2]. - The Chinese government is actively reducing restrictions on foreign investment and enhancing trade facilitation, which boosts investor confidence [2][6]. Group 3: Industry Development - Emerging industries in China, such as green energy, automation, and new energy vehicles, are attracting international cooperation and investment [3]. - The development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies presents new opportunities for collaboration between foreign companies and Chinese enterprises [4]. Group 4: Localization Strategies - A significant percentage of German companies in China are advancing localization strategies, with 75% of members from the China-Germany Chamber of Commerce focusing on local operations [5]. - The establishment of a robust supply chain in China is becoming crucial for foreign companies, as seen in the case of Westinghouse, which benefits from the Belt and Road Initiative [5]. Group 5: Policy and Future Directions - The Chinese government is prioritizing the landing of key foreign investment projects, particularly in telecommunications, healthcare, and education, to enhance the quality of foreign investments [6][7]. - The "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment" aims to expand pilot programs in various sectors, indicating a strategic approach to attract high-quality foreign investments [6].

General Overview - Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd. is established as a joint-stock company under the Company Law of the People's Republic of China [1][3] - The company was formed by the overall restructuring of its predecessor, Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd., and has inherited all rights and obligations [3][4] - The company is registered with a capital of RMB 179.867353 million [3][4] Company Structure - The company has issued a total of 179,867,353 shares, all of which are ordinary shares [4][5] - The company follows principles of openness, fairness, and justice in its share issuance [4][5] - The company’s shares are stored in a centralized manner at the Shenzhen branch of China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. [4][5] Business Objectives and Scope - The company's business objective is to adopt advanced technology and scientific management methods to improve economic efficiency and provide acceptable returns to investors [3][4] - The approved business scope includes research, manufacturing, and sales of organic silicon new materials and textile printing and dyeing auxiliaries, as well as logistics and import-export activities [3][4] Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities - Shareholders have the right to request information, supervise the company's operations, and participate in decision-making processes [16][18] - The company ensures the protection of shareholders' rights, particularly for minority shareholders [16][17] - Shareholders are obligated to comply with laws and regulations, and they cannot abuse their rights to harm the company or other shareholders [16][17] Shareholder Meetings - The company holds annual and temporary shareholder meetings, with specific procedures for convening and voting [42][43] - Shareholder meetings must be held within two months of certain significant events, such as losses reaching one-third of the registered capital [43][44] - The company provides a platform for online voting to facilitate shareholder participation [80][81] Decision-Making Processes - Ordinary resolutions require more than half of the voting rights present, while special resolutions require two-thirds [75][77] - The company must disclose the voting results for significant matters affecting minority investors [35][36] - Related party transactions must exclude the votes of related shareholders to ensure fairness [36][37]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Xinyaqiang Silicon Chemical Co., Ltd., has announced a cash dividend distribution of 0.40 CNY per share, totaling 126,314,720 CNY, which was approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on April 30, 2025 [1][6]. Dividend Distribution Details - The cash dividend of 0.40 CNY per share is based on a total share capital of 315,786,800 shares [1]. - The key dates for the dividend distribution are as follows: - Record date: June 5, 2025 - Last trading date: June 6, 2025 - Ex-dividend date: June 6, 2025 - Dividend payment date: June 6, 2025 [1]. Taxation Information - For individual shareholders holding shares for more than one year, the dividend income is exempt from personal income tax, resulting in a net cash dividend of 0.40 CNY per share [2]. - For shares held for one year or less, the tax will be calculated upon the transfer of shares, with the same net cash dividend of 0.40 CNY per share [2]. - The actual tax burden for shareholders holding shares for different durations is as follows: - Less than one month: 20% tax on the dividend - One month to one year: 10% tax on the dividend - Over one year: Exempt from tax [3]. - For Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII), a 10% withholding tax applies, resulting in a net cash dividend of 0.36 CNY per share [4]. - For Hong Kong investors through the Stock Connect, a 10% withholding tax also applies, leading to a net cash dividend of 0.36 CNY per share [5]. Contact Information - For inquiries regarding the dividend distribution, shareholders can contact the board office at 0527-88262288 [5].

Core Insights - The 2024 financial performance of most domestic organic silicon and fluorochemical companies is expected to decline, with many projects showing "increment without efficiency" [1] - Experts emphasize the need for technological empowerment and collaborative efforts across the supply chain to facilitate the high-end, refined, and green transformation of the fluorosilicon industry [1] Industry Overview - The fluorosilicon industry is facing dual pressures from market conditions and operational challenges in 2024, but macro policies aimed at sustaining economic growth are expected to positively impact the industry's development [1] - The organic silicon sector is projected to have a production capacity of 729,000 tons and an output of 277,000 tons in 2024, with consumption growing at a rate of 8% [2] - The fluorochemical industry is expected to focus on five new development directions, including materials for new energy and semiconductors, domestic substitution, customized services, sustainable development, and high-end product upgrades [2] Environmental Initiatives - The industry has initiated a "Responsible Production Initiative" to accelerate the elimination of PFAS, enhance environmental emission controls, and promote green alternatives [3] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is working towards establishing a localized list of harmful PFAS substances by 2027, following the complete elimination of 29 types of POPs [2][3] Reports and Data - The "China Fluorochemical Industry Annual Report (2025 Edition)" was released, providing valuable insights and data on industry development over the past year, along with warnings regarding the capacity development of major fluorochemical products [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - The fundamental situation of industrial silicon remains weak, and for polysilicon, as it approaches the delivery month, attention should be paid to market capital trends [1]. - The trend strength of industrial silicon is -1, indicating a bearish outlook, while the trend strength of polysilicon is 0, showing a neutral stance [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Market**: For industrial silicon futures Si2507, the closing price was 7,915 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 230 yuan/ton compared to T - 5 and 805 yuan/ton compared to T - 22. The trading volume was 284,155 lots, and the open interest was 178,384 lots. For polysilicon futures PS2507, the closing price was 36,090 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 760 yuan/ton compared to T - 5 [1]. - **Basis**: The spot premium of industrial silicon (against East China Si5530) was +765 yuan/ton, and the spot premium of polysilicon (against N - type recycled feedstock) was -695 yuan/ton [1]. - **Prices**: The price of East China oxygen - blown Si5530 was 8,650 yuan/ton, and the price of Yunnan Si4210 was 10,200 yuan/ton. The price of polysilicon - N - type recycled feedstock was 36,500 yuan/ton [1]. - **Profits**: The profit of silicon plants (Xinjiang new standard 553) was -3,482 yuan/ton, and the profit of polysilicon enterprises was -5.3 yuan/kg [1]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of industrial silicon (including warehouse receipt inventory) was 58.2 tons, and the manufacturer's inventory of polysilicon was 26.0 tons [1]. - **Raw Material Costs**: The price of silicon ore in Xinjiang was 420 yuan/ton, and the price of graphite electrodes was 11,800 yuan/ton [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News On May 21st, Wacker Chemie, a German chemical company, announced the official completion of the expansion project of special silicone at its Zhangjiagang production base. The new production line will gradually be put into use in the next few months to meet the growing demand for high - quality special silicone in the Chinese market. Currently, about half of Wacker's Asian sales come from China [1][3].

Industry Overview - Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a polymer with a main chain of repeating Si-O bonds, widely used in various fields such as cosmetics, medical devices, industrial lubricants, food processing, and electronic devices [1][2][5] - The production capacity of PDMS in China has increased from 141.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 282.2 thousand tons in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.23% [7][9] - The domestic PDMS production reached 229.5 thousand tons in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.02% [7][9] Supply Side - The supply chain for PDMS includes upstream raw material suppliers (silicon powder, chloromethane), midstream PDMS producers (e.g., Xingfa Group, Dongyue Silicon Materials, Hoshine Silicon Industry), and downstream application sectors [5][7] - China has transitioned from being a net importer to a net exporter of PDMS since 2015, although high-end products still rely on imports [9] Consumption Side - PDMS is primarily consumed in the production of silicone rubber, accounting for 70% of total consumption [11][13] - Key application sectors for PDMS include electronics (21.3%), power/new energy (19.1%), construction (14.1%), and textiles (8.9%), with a trend of increasing consumption in electronics and new energy sectors [11][13] Market Dynamics - The market is characterized by high concentration, with the top six companies (CR6) accounting for over 75% of the market share [15] - Hoshine Silicon Industry is the leading company in the PDMS sector, with a production capacity of 62.1 thousand tons and a production volume of 51.1 thousand tons in 2024 [15][17] - Dongyue Silicon Materials follows closely, with a capacity of 28.2 thousand tons and a production volume of 24.9 thousand tons [15][19] Development Trends 1. The industry is expected to continue expanding capacity, with a need to achieve a dynamic balance between supply and demand [21] 2. Diversification of downstream applications and consumption upgrades will drive industry growth, particularly in high-performance silicone products [22] 3. Technological innovation and green development will lead the industry's transformation, focusing on high-end product development and environmentally friendly production methods [23]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, the cost support is weakening, the supply side has复产 expectations, the consumption side is average, and the fundamentals remain weak [3]. - For polysilicon, the consumption side shows signs of weakening, the supply side has news of joint production cuts but it is difficult to achieve in the short term, and there is still some game in the market [8][14]. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon Market Analysis - On May 22, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price was weakly oscillating at a low level. The main contract 2507 opened at 7,840 yuan/ton and closed at 7,880 yuan/ton, a change of (-15) yuan/ton or (-0.19)% from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract 2505 was 183,690 lots at the close, and the total number of warehouse receipts on May 23, 2025, was 65,298 lots, a change of -355 lots from the previous day [1]. Supply Side - The spot price of industrial silicon has declined. The price of East China oxygenated 553 silicon is 8,500 - 8,800 (-50) yuan/ton; 421 silicon is 9,300 - 9,700 (-100) yuan/ton. The price of Xinjiang oxygenated 553 silicon is 8,000 - 8,100 (-50) yuan/ton, and the price of 99 silicon is 8,000 - 8,100 (-50) yuan/ton. Since May, the price of electrode raw materials has been declining, with a decrease of about 700 - 1,000 yuan/ton [2]. Consumption Side - The quoted price of organic silicon DMC is 11,300 - 11,600 (0) yuan/ton. The average price this week remained stable compared to last week. The domestic DMC market's trading center has moved up slightly, and the downstream enterprises'开工 rate has increased. The monomer enterprises' DMC shipments have improved compared to last week [3]. Strategy - Unilateral: Mainly conduct range operations, and upstream enterprises should sell hedging at high prices. - Inter - delivery, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options: None [4]. Polysilicon Market Analysis - On May 22, 2025, the main contract 2507 of polysilicon futures rebounded, opening at 35,600 yuan/ton and closing at 36,080 yuan/ton, with a closing price change of 1.14% from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract reached 77,294 (73,488 the previous trading day) lots, and the trading volume on that day was 126,262 lots. The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The polysilicon manufacturers' inventory decreased, while the silicon wafer inventory increased. The polysilicon weekly output was 21,500.00 tons, a change of 0.40% month - on - month, and the silicon wafer output was 13.30GW, a change of 7.10% month - on - month [5][12][13]. Strategy - Unilateral: The short - term futures price is expected to operate in a wide - range oscillation, mainly conduct range operations. - Inter - delivery, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options: None [9][15].

Industry Overview - The organic silicon industry in China is currently in a rapid expansion phase, driven by demand from strategic emerging industries such as renewable energy, 5G communication, and smart vehicles, with production capacity expected to reach 3.44 million tons and output to grow to 2.253 million tons by 2024, although capacity utilization has slightly decreased to a new low since 2018 due to concentrated expansion [1][10] - The industry is undergoing significant structural adjustments, with expansion concentrated among leading companies like Hoshine Silicon Industry and Dongyue Silicone Materials, forming a coal-electricity-silicon integrated industrial cluster in regions with energy cost advantages such as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia [1][10] Policy Background - China's organic silicon industry policies focus on technological iteration, green transformation, and industrial chain collaboration, promoting upgrades towards high-end, refined, and low-carbon directions [4] - The policy framework emphasizes technological breakthroughs, particularly in the development of specialty materials such as phenyl monomers and fluorosilicone polymers, and encourages the application of innovations in cutting-edge fields like aerospace and semiconductor packaging [4] Industry Chain - The upstream of the organic silicon industry relies on metallic silicon and methyl chloride as core raw materials, with metallic silicon forming a large-scale supply system in energy-rich areas, while methyl chloride's self-sufficiency is enhanced through recycling processes [6] - The midstream focuses on the synthesis and deep processing of organic silicon monomers, with a product matrix dominated by silicone rubber, silicone oil, and silicone resin, catering to various industrial needs [6] Competitive Landscape - The organic silicon industry in China exhibits a highly concentrated competitive landscape, with leading companies leveraging technological advantages and scale effects to dominate the market, resulting in a tiered structure [14] - As of 2024, there are 13 major organic silicon monomer production companies, with Hoshine Silicon Industry, Dongyue Silicone Materials, and Jiangxi Xinghuo being the largest in terms of production capacity [14] Development Trends - The organic silicon industry is accelerating its transition towards green and low-carbon practices, with companies innovating production processes to reduce energy consumption and pollution [16] - The focus is shifting from traditional sectors like construction and textiles to high-end fields such as renewable energy, electronic communication, and healthcare, with increasing demand for high-performance organic silicon materials in applications like photovoltaic module encapsulation and thermal management for electric vehicle batteries [16]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, the spot price is continuously hitting new lows, with an expected increase in supply, no bright spots on the consumption side, and significant inventory and warehouse receipt pressure. The price is approaching historical lows, and most enterprises face high cost pressure. Attention should be paid to the changes in upstream production after continuous price declines and the impact of relevant industry policies [2][3]. - For polysilicon, the spot price is weak, recent trading volume is low, and the futures market shows wide - range fluctuations. The acceleration of warehouse receipt registration requires attention to its impact on the market [5][7]. 3. Summary by Directory Industrial Silicon - **Market Analysis** - On May 21, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price continued to reach new lows. The main contract 2507 opened at 7,980 yuan/ton and closed at 7,865 yuan/ton, a change of - 140 yuan/ton (-1.75%) from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract 2505 was 192,802 lots at the close, and the total number of warehouse receipts on May 21 was 65,653 lots, a decrease of 596 lots from the previous day [2]. - The spot price of industrial silicon remained stable. The price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 8,600 - 8,800 (-100) yuan/ton; 421 silicon was 9,400 - 9,800 (-100) yuan/ton. The price of Xinjiang oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 8,000 - 8,200 (0) yuan/ton, and 99 silicon was 8,000 - 8,200 (0) yuan/ton. Some silicon prices in Kunming, Huangpu Port, Tianjin, Sichuan, Shanghai, and the northwest region continued to decline, while the silicon price in Xinjiang remained stable, and the price of 97 silicon also remained stable [2]. - The organic silicon DMC was quoted at 11,300 - 11,600 (0) yuan/ton. In the organic silicon market, the prices of raw rubber and D4 showed mixed trends. With the arrival of the recent trading window period, the downstream demand for raw rubber increased rapidly, and the trading was good. However, due to the weak demand for room - temperature rubber, the overall trading of D4 was average [2]. - **Strategy** - Given the current situation, attention should be paid to the changes in upstream production after continuous price declines and the impact of relevant industry policies [3]. Polysilicon - **Market Analysis** - On May 21, 2025, the main contract 2507 of polysilicon futures fluctuated widely, opening at 35,630 yuan/ton and closing at 35,860 yuan/ton, a 0.93% change from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract reached 73,488 (70,536 in the previous trading day) lots, and the trading volume was 157,225 lots [5]. - The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The re - feeding material was quoted at 32.00 - 35.00 (-0.50) yuan/kg; dense material was 30.00 - 34.00 (-1.00) yuan/kg; cauliflower material was 29.00 - 31.00 (-1.00) yuan/kg; granular silicon was 32.00 - 33.00 (-0.50) yuan/kg, N - type material was 35.00 - 38.00 (-1.00) yuan/kg, and N - type granular silicon was 33.00 - 35.00 (0.00) yuan/kg. The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers decreased, while the inventory of silicon wafers increased. The latest polysilicon inventory was 25.00 (a month - on - month change of - 2.27%), the silicon wafer inventory was 19.44GW (a month - on - month increase of 7.22%), the weekly polysilicon output was 21,400.00 tons (a month - on - month change of 0.00%), and the silicon wafer output was 12.42GW (a month - on - month increase of 0.50%) [5]. - The prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components remained stable. For example, the domestic N - type 18Xmm silicon wafer was 0.94 (0.00) yuan/piece, and the efficient PERC182 battery cell was 0.29 (0.00) yuan/W [5][7]. - The registration of warehouse receipts has accelerated recently, with 310 new lots added on that day, and the total warehouse receipts reached 450 lots [7]. - **Strategy** - For single - side trading, use range - bound operations, and upstream enterprises should sell hedging when the price is high. There are no strategies for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The chemical industry is currently at the bottom of its cycle, with prices and spreads still stabilizing, while demand is expected to improve with government policies aimed at economic recovery [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - The chemical industry is experiencing a bottoming phase, with most chemical prices and spreads still in a stabilization process [1] - Domestic capacity is gradually being released, leading to a significant slowdown in supply growth [1] - The report suggests focusing on sectors with relatively certain demand, such as agricultural chemicals and the civil explosives industry benefiting from western development [1] Group 2: Key Recommendations - Emphasis on long-term value of leading companies in the chemical sector, as core assets are expected to see profit and valuation recovery [1] - Recommended leading companies include Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Huafeng Chemical, Longbai Group, Yangnong Chemical, New Hecheng, Satellite Chemical, Baofeng Energy, Hengli Petrochemical, and Rongsheng Petrochemical [1] Group 3: Subsector Insights - Agricultural chemicals show rigid demand, with steady growth in grain planting area and recovery in compound fertilizer volume and profit [2] - The civil explosives industry is driven by domestic demand, particularly in regions like Xinjiang and Tibet, with increasing concentration benefiting leading companies [2] Group 4: New Material Opportunities - The domestic replacement of chemical new materials is accelerating due to trade tariffs and anti-monopoly pressures [3] - Key areas include adsorption separation materials, lubricating oil components, OLED materials, and high-end photoresists, with specific companies recommended for investment [3] Group 5: Price Recovery Potential - Certain sectors may see profit improvements as supply growth slows and policy constraints are anticipated, particularly in organic silicon and spandex industries [4] - The petrochemical sector may present strategic opportunities following a potential bottoming of oil prices, with recommendations for strategic layouts in refining and downstream polyester filament industries [4]