Group 1 - The stock price of *ST Songfa (603268) increased by 17.51% this week, closing at 86.29 yuan, with a market capitalization of 80.943 billion yuan, ranking 1st in the home goods sector and 210th in the A-share market [1] - The company’s subsidiary, Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., signed a contract for the construction of a 158,000-ton crude oil tanker, valued at approximately 0.8-1 billion USD, expected to be delivered in Q1 2029 [1] - The contract is a routine operational contract and does not require board or shareholder approval, but its execution may be influenced by market conditions, raw material prices, and exchange rates, which could pose performance risks [1] Group 2 - Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co. also signed contracts for the construction of 6 vessels, including 4 Capesize bulk carriers and 2 VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers), with a total contract value of approximately 4-6 billion USD, scheduled for delivery from H2 2027 to 2028 [2] - These contracts are also routine operational contracts and do not require board or shareholder approval, with dispute resolution to be handled through London maritime arbitration [2] - The execution of these contracts may similarly be affected by market conditions, raw material prices, and exchange rates, presenting potential performance risks [2]

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd. announced the signing of contracts for two 306,000-ton VLCCs with a European shipowner, with a total contract value of approximately $200-300 million (RMB 1.422-2.132 billion), scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2028 [2][3] Group 1 - The contracts were signed with a well-known European shipowner, and specific details about the shipowner are exempt from disclosure under relevant regulations [2] - The current price for a new VLCC of 315,000-320,000 tons is approximately $126 million (RMB 897 million), showing a slight decrease from $129 million in the same period last year [2] - The 306,000-ton VLCC is designed for large oil transportation, featuring high loading capacity, strong endurance, and operational efficiency, meeting the latest international shipping market demands for large-scale and low-carbon transportation [2] Group 2 - This is the second VLCC order secured by Hengli Heavy Industry within the week, following another announcement of contracts for two 306,000-ton VLCCs and six 114,000-ton oil/product tankers [3] - Hengli Heavy Industry, formerly STX Dalian, was once the largest foreign-funded shipyard in China and has transformed into a world-class high-end shipbuilding base after acquiring idle assets for RMB 2.11 billion [3] - Hengli Heavy Industry has commenced the construction of over 60 vessels, with a backlog of approximately 170 orders scheduled for production until 2029, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of over 150 large vessels and 180 marine engines upon full capacity [3]