Group 1 - The domestic futures market for energy and chemicals showed a positive trend, with fuel oil futures experiencing a price increase of 3.95% during the trading session [1] - In August, China's bonded marine fuel oil imports were 489,600 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 23.88% but a year-on-year increase of 38.77% [1] - The export volume of bonded marine fuel oil in China for August was 1,643,200 tons, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 13% and a year-on-year increase of 6.02% [1] Group 2 - Geopolitical tensions and a decline in U.S. crude oil inventories have supported oil prices, enhancing cost support for petrochemical products [2] - Domestic refining capacity utilization has decreased due to maintenance at a key refinery, impacting supply [2] - Pre-holiday demand for downstream processing and marine fuel has increased, leading to a rise in both transaction volume and prices [2]

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Industry Investment Ratings The report does not provide industry investment ratings. Core Views - The 7 - 8 months in Q3 show a complex macro - economic situation with economic slowdown pressure and policy counter - cyclical adjustment. The stock market is strong, and the commodity market is volatile. Overseas, the Fed's "preventive降息周期" has started, and future policies depend on employment and inflation [2]. - For the RMB exchange rate, it fluctuates around 7.10. The Fed faces challenges in formulating policies, and the RMB may not have a trend appreciation in the short term [3][4]. - The stock index is expected to continue to fluctuate in the short term due to a lack of super - expected information and approaching holidays [6]. - The bond market is expected to be volatile, and it is advisable to hold some long positions and take partial profits [7]. - The shipping index futures are expected to be volatile, and the 12 - contract can be considered for low - buying opportunities [9]. - In the non - ferrous metals market, copper is expected to be stable, aluminum is expected to be volatile and strong, zinc is expected to be weak after a rebound, nickel and stainless steel have limited downside space, tin is expected to be volatile, and lithium carbonate is expected to be volatile before the holiday [10][11][14][15][17][18]. - In the black metals market, steel prices are expected to be volatile with limited upside and downside, iron ore is expected to be volatile, and coal and coke are not recommended as short - positions in the black series [26][29][32]. - In the energy and chemical market, crude oil is expected to be weak in the medium - term, LPG short - positions can be gradually closed, PX - TA can be considered for cautious long - positions, MEG should be observed in the short term, methanol should hold short - put options, PP can be considered for long - positions at low prices, PE is expected to be volatile, pure benzene and styrene are expected to be affected by pre - holiday stocking, fuel oil follows the cost down, and asphalt is expected to be volatile and weak [36][39][45][47][50][53][54][56][57][61]. - In other markets, urea is expected to be volatile between 1650 - 1850, soda ash has a strong supply and weak demand pattern, glass lacks a clear trend, caustic soda's price is affected by various factors, and pulp is expected to be volatile [64][65][67]. Summary by Directory Financial Futures - **Macro**: Policy is the key variable. The economy shows a slowdown pressure, and policy counter - cyclical adjustment is in place. Overseas, the Fed's "preventive降息周期" has started [1][2]. - **RMB Exchange Rate**: It fluctuates around 7.10. The Fed's policy challenges affect the market, and the RMB may not appreciate in the short term [3][4]. - **Stock Index**: It is expected to be volatile due to a lack of information and approaching holidays [6]. - **Bond Market**: It is expected to be volatile, and long - positions can be partially held and profited [7]. - **Shipping Index Futures**: It is expected to be volatile, and the 12 - contract can be considered for low - buying [9]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: It is expected to be stable and may fluctuate strongly around 80,000 yuan per ton due to supply and demand [10]. - **Aluminum Industry Chain**: Aluminum is expected to be volatile and strong after a short - term correction. Alumina is expected to be weak, and cast aluminum alloy is expected to be volatile at a high level [11][12]. - **Zinc**: It is expected to be weak after a rebound, with a supply surplus and general demand [13][14]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: They have limited downside space due to concerns about the Indonesian nickel ore sanctions [15][16]. - **Tin**: It is expected to be volatile due to supply and demand [17]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: It is expected to be volatile between 72,000 - 76,000 yuan per ton before the holiday [18][19]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Steel prices are expected to be volatile with limited upside and downside due to supply, demand, and macro - policies [26]. - **Iron Ore**: It is expected to be volatile, and the market may return to fundamentals after the policy is not as expected [29]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: They are not recommended as short - positions in the black series, and the market is affected by downstream replenishment and policies [32]. - **Silicon Iron and Manganese**: They can be considered for long - positions at low prices, with cost support and anti - involution expectations [33][34]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: It is expected to be weak in the medium - term due to supply and demand imbalances, although geopolitical risks provide some support [36][37]. - **LPG**: Short - positions can be gradually closed as the supply is controllable and the demand changes little [39]. - **PX - TA**: They can be considered for cautious long - positions, with supply and demand and processing fee issues [40][42]. - **MEG - Bottle Chip**: It should be observed in the short term, with limited supply elasticity and expected to be volatile [43][45]. - **Methanol**: Hold short - put options as the port contradiction is difficult to solve [47]. - **PP**: It can be considered for long - positions at low prices as the profit is compressed and the device operation needs attention [50]. - **PE**: It is expected to be volatile due to weak supply and demand and low valuation [53]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: They are affected by pre - holiday stocking, and the market is expected to be volatile [54][56]. - **Fuel Oil**: It follows the cost down, and it is advisable to observe in the short term [57]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Its cracking is weak, and the market is currently soft [59]. - **Asphalt**: It is expected to be volatile and weak, with supply growth and demand affected by weather [61]. Others - **Urea**: It is expected to be volatile between 1650 - 1850, with supply and demand and export factors [64]. - **Soda Ash**: It has a strong supply and weak demand pattern, and the market is affected by new production and exports [64]. - **Glass**: It lacks a clear trend due to high inventory and weak demand [65]. - **Caustic Soda**: Its price is affected by spot rhythm, demand, and macro - expectations [67]. - **Pulp**: It is expected to be volatile, with high inventory and limited upward drive [67].

Core Viewpoint - Hengli Petrochemical announced a cash dividend of 0.08 yuan per share (tax included) for the first half of 2025, with the record date set for September 23, 2025, and the ex-dividend date and payment date on September 24, 2025 [2] Summary by Category - **Dividend Announcement** - The company will distribute a cash dividend of 0.08 yuan per share for A-shares [2] - The dividend is inclusive of tax [2] - **Key Dates** - The record date for the dividend is September 23, 2025 [2] - The ex-dividend date and the date of cash dividend payment is September 24, 2025 [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The asphalt market is operating weakly, and attention should be paid to shipments in Shandong. The trend strength of asphalt is -1, indicating a bearish outlook [1][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: On September 7, 2025, the closing price of BU2510 was 3,467 yuan/ton, down 0.03%, and the night - session closing price was 3,426 yuan/ton, down 1.18%. The closing price of BU2511 was 3,437 yuan/ton, down 0.15%, and the night - session closing price was 3,396 yuan/ton, down 1.19%. The trading volume of BU2510 was 86,667 lots, a decrease of 41,415 lots, and the open interest was 54,826 lots, a decrease of 16,035 lots. The trading volume of BU2511 was 248,029 lots, an increase of 58,519 lots, and the open interest was 241,397 lots, an increase of 3,727 lots. The total market asphalt warehouse receipts were 65,360 lots, with no change [1] - **Spread Data**: The basis (Shandong - 10) was 63 yuan/ton, a decrease of 9 yuan from the previous day; the 10 - 11 inter - period spread was 30 yuan/ton, an increase of 4 yuan; the Shandong - South China spread was 0, a decrease of 10; the East China - South China spread was 170 yuan/ton, with no change [1] - **Spot Market Data**: The Shandong wholesale price was 3,530 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan; the Yangtze River Delta wholesale price was 3,700 yuan/ton, with no change. As of September 4, the refinery operating rate was 40.22%, an increase of 6.69% from September 1; the refinery inventory rate was 26.45%, a decrease of 0.29% from September 1 [1] 3.2 Market Information - **Production**: From August 29 to September 4, 2025, the weekly total output of domestic asphalt was 526,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 27,000 tons (5.4%) and a year - on - year increase of 90,000 tons (20.6%). The cumulative output from January to September was 2.1669 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 201,400 tons (10.2%) [10] - **Inventory**: As of September 4, 2025, the total inventory of 54 domestic asphalt sample refinery warehouses was 717,000 tons, a 4.1% increase from September 1. The refinery warehouses in the East China region had obvious inventory accumulation. The total inventory of 104 domestic asphalt social warehouses was 1.709 million tons, a 0.6% decrease from September 1. The social warehouses in the Northeast region had obvious inventory reduction [10]

Core Viewpoint - Hengli Group, the controlling shareholder of Hengli Petrochemical, has released 13.5 million shares from pledge, representing 0.64% of its holdings and 0.19% of the company's total share capital [1] Shareholding Summary - Hengli Group and its concerted parties currently hold a total of 5.311 billion shares, accounting for 75.45% of the total shares [1] - The cumulative pledged shares amount to 1.805 billion shares, which is 33.99% of their holdings and 25.65% of the company's total share capital [1] - After the release of the pledged shares, Hengli Group has 1.168 billion shares still under pledge, representing 55.60% of their holdings and 16.59% of the company's total share capital [1] Future Financing Plans - The decision on whether the released shares will be used for subsequent pledge financing will depend on the funding arrangements, and the company will continue to disclose relevant information [1]

Core Viewpoint - The commitment from the controlling shareholder, Maoming Port Group Co., Ltd., provides strong support for Maohua Shihua's upcoming issuance of shares to specific targets, signaling positive market sentiment and stabilizing investor confidence [1][2]. Group 1 - Maohua Shihua convened the 10th temporary meeting of the 13th board of directors on August 29, 2025, to review and approve the proposal for the issuance of shares to specific targets for the year 2025 [1]. - Maoming Port Group has committed not to reduce its holdings in Maohua Shihua shares from six months prior to the board resolution date until the date of the commitment letter [1]. - If the share issuance is completed and Maoming Port Group holds a certain percentage of voting rights in Maohua Shihua, it will not transfer or delegate the management of the shares acquired through this issuance for 18 months [1]. Group 2 - The commitment includes adherence to restrictions on shares obtained through stock dividends or capital reserve transfers until the lifting of the share restriction period [1]. - Should the restriction period conflict with the latest regulatory opinions or requirements, Maoming Port Group will adjust accordingly [1]. - Any reduction of shares after the restriction period must comply with relevant laws and regulations, and violations of the commitment will result in legal liabilities [1].

Core Viewpoint - The company has established a shareholder return plan for the next three years (2025-2027) to enhance transparency and operational feasibility in profit distribution, ensuring reasonable returns for all shareholders [1][2]. Group 1: Considerations for the Plan - The company focuses on strategic goals and sustainable development while considering operational realities, shareholder demands, social capital costs, external financing environments, and cash flow [1]. - The plan emphasizes a scientific, continuous, and stable profit distribution policy that prioritizes reasonable returns to shareholders while ensuring the company's sustainable health [1][2]. Group 2: Specific Dividend Return Plan - The company will distribute dividends in cash, stock, or a combination of both, based on current profitability, cash flow, development stage, and funding needs [1][2]. - The minimum dividend payout ratio for the next three years will be at least 30% of the average distributable profit, contingent on sufficient cash flow for normal operations and long-term development [2][3]. - If the company's performance grows rapidly, the board may propose stock dividends in addition to the minimum cash dividends, depending on annual profitability and cash flow [2]. Group 3: Decision-Making Procedures - The annual profit distribution proposal will be drafted by management and the board, considering the company's articles of association, profitability, funding needs, and shareholder return plan, and will be submitted for shareholder approval [3][4]. - The board must carefully evaluate the timing, conditions, and minimum ratios for cash dividends, with independent directors required to provide clear opinions [3][4]. - The company will actively communicate with shareholders, especially minority shareholders, to gather their opinions and address their concerns regarding the dividend proposals [3][4]. Group 4: Oversight and Review Mechanisms - The audit committee will supervise the execution of the dividend policy and shareholder return plan, ensuring compliance with decision-making procedures [4][5]. - Any adjustments to the profit distribution policy must prioritize shareholder protection and require thorough justification and adherence to decision-making protocols [5]. Group 5: Implementation and Governance - The shareholder return plan will be reviewed at least every three years, with potential adjustments based on shareholder feedback and independent directors' opinions [5]. - The plan will take effect upon approval by the company's shareholders and will be interpreted by the board [5].

Core Points - The article outlines the fundraising management system of Maoming Petrochemical Shihua Co., Ltd, emphasizing the need for compliance with national laws and regulations, as well as the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's rules [1][2][3] - The company is required to use raised funds prudently and ensure that their usage aligns with the commitments made in the issuance application documents [1][2] - The management system mandates that raised funds must be stored in dedicated accounts and used exclusively for specified purposes, with strict oversight and reporting requirements [3][4][5] Fundraising Management - The company must establish a dedicated account for raised funds, which should not be mixed with other funds or used for unrelated purposes [3][4] - A tripartite supervision agreement must be signed with the underwriter or independent financial advisor and the commercial bank holding the funds, detailing the management and usage of the funds [4][5] - The board of directors is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the fundraising management system [2][5] Fund Usage - Funds raised should primarily be used for the company's main business operations, and high-risk investments are prohibited [6][7] - The company must ensure the authenticity and fairness of fund usage, preventing misuse by controlling shareholders or related parties [6][7] - Any changes to the intended use of funds or the investment projects must be approved by the board and disclosed to shareholders [8][12] Monitoring and Reporting - The company’s accounting department must maintain detailed records of fund usage, and internal audits should be conducted quarterly [40][41] - The board must regularly review the progress of fundraising projects and report any significant discrepancies in fund usage [41][42] - Independent auditors must verify the annual report on fund management and usage, providing assurance on compliance with regulations [19][20]

Financial Performance - The company reported a total operating revenue of 1.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 22.83% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was -82.66 million yuan, an increase of 12.15% year-on-year [1] - In Q2, the operating revenue was 692 million yuan, down 4.42% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was -47.59 million yuan, up 5.02% year-on-year [1] Profitability Metrics - The gross profit margin was 2.09%, a decrease of 56.51% year-on-year [1] - The net profit margin was -6.11%, down 34.89% year-on-year [1] - The total of selling, administrative, and financial expenses was 108 million yuan, accounting for 7.3% of revenue, a decrease of 2.52% year-on-year [1] Cash Flow and Debt - The cash flow per share was 0.03 yuan, a decrease of 84.15% year-on-year [1] - The company has a cash and cash equivalents to current liabilities ratio of 30.18% [4] - The interest-bearing debt ratio has reached 38.87% [4] Historical Performance - The company's median ROIC over the past 10 years was 5.09%, with the worst year being 2023, which had a ROIC of -3.19% [3] - The company has reported losses in 4 out of its 36 annual reports since its listing [3]