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Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - PVC开工率环比下降，下游开工率窄幅上升，但因下游消耗有限，社会库存持续增长且压力偏高 [3] - 电石价格上涨带动电石法成本环比上升，目前电石法、乙烯法工艺持续亏损 [3] - 短期暂无新增检修计划，受部分装置重启影响，本周PVC产能利用率预计环比上升；新产能投放在即，中长期加大行业供应压力 [3] - 临近国庆长假，国内部分下游已完成备货，PVC需求预计边际减弱；终端地产市场偏弱，持续拖累国内需求 [3] - 印度PVC反倾销政策预计即将落地，出口市场观望为主，社会库存压力偏高，后市难去化 [3] - 近期电石供需博弈，价格预计持稳整理；乙烯法成本预计变化不大；短期供需偏弱给V2601盘面压力，技术上关注4830附近支撑线支撑 [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - 聚氯乙烯（PVC）收盘价为4919元/吨，环比上涨28元/吨；成交量为902670手，环比增加54062手；持仓量为1111748手，环比减少12387手 [3] - 期货前20名持仓中，买单量为864420手，环比增加19389手；卖单量为952064手，环比增加4665手；净买单量为 - 87644手，环比增加14724手 [3] 3.2 Spot Market - 华东地区乙烯法PVC价格为5000元/吨，环比下降10元/吨；电石法PVC价格为4746.92元/吨，环比下降38.85元/吨 [3] - 华南地区乙烯法PVC价格为4970元/吨，环比下降30元/吨；电石法PVC价格为4815元/吨，环比下降36.88元/吨 [3] - 中国PVC到岸价为700美元/吨，东南亚到岸价为650美元/吨，西北欧离岸价为710美元/吨，均无环比变化；基差为 - 179元/吨，环比下降28元/吨 [3] 3.3 Upstream Situation - 华中、华北、西北电石主流均价分别为2800元/吨、2768.33元/吨、2610元/吨，均无环比变化；内蒙液氯主流价为 - 350元/吨，无环比变化 [3] - VCM、EDC在CFR远东和CFR东南亚的中间价均无环比变化 [3] 3.4 Industry Situation - 聚氯乙烯（PVC）开工率为76.96%，环比下降2.98%；其中电石法开工率为76.89%，环比下降2.5%；乙烯法开工率为77.12%，环比下降4.19% [3] - 社会库存总计53.46万吨，环比增加0.3万吨；华东地区总计48.21万吨，环比增加0.38万吨；华南地区总计5.25万吨，环比减少0.08万吨 [3] 3.5 Downstream Situation - 国房景气指数为93.05，环比下降0.29；房屋新开工面积累计值为39801.01万平方米，环比增加4595.01万平方米；房地产施工面积累计值为643108.94万平方米，环比增加4377.94万平方米；房地产开发投资完成额累计值为31693.94亿元，环比增加3588.01亿元 [3] 3.6 Option Market - 20日历史波动率为9.49%，环比下降0.32%；40日历史波动率为11.22%，环比上升0.16% [3] - 平值看跌期权隐含波动率和平值看涨期权隐含波动率均为14.21%，环比上升0.55% [3] 3.7 Industry News - 9月13 - 19日，PVC产能利用率环比下降2.98%至76.96%；下游开工率环比上升1.69%至49.19%，其中管材开工率环比上升1.52%至39.13%，型材开工率环比上升0.21%至39.43% [3] - 截至9月18日，PVC社会库存在95.37万吨，环比上周上升2.03% [3] - 9月13 - 19日，电石法周度平均成本环比上升至5230元/吨，乙烯法周度平均成本上升至5631元/吨；电石法周度利润环比下降155元/吨至657元/吨，乙烯法周度利润环比上升20元/吨至 - 652元/吨 [3]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View - The PVC market shows mixed trends. Supply - side: this week, the impact of shutdowns at Beiyuan and Jinchuan expands, and new maintenance at Ningxia Yinglite and Haohua is added, likely causing a significant drop in capacity utilization. In the long - term, 900,000 tons of new installations from Bohua, Gansu Yaowang, and Qingdao Gulf are planned to be put into production in September, increasing supply pressure. Demand - side: due to pre - holiday stocking in China, the operating rate of some product enterprises has increased recently. However, the weak real - estate market continues to drag down domestic demand, and the upcoming anti - dumping policy in India has led to a wait - and - see attitude in the export market. Also, high caustic soda profits weaken the cost support of calcium carbide and ethylene. With the upcoming favorable policies for key industries, industrial products rose on the day. Technically, the daily K - line of V2601 should pay attention to the pressure around 4975 yuan/ton [3]. 3. Directory Summaries 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of PVC futures is 4921 yuan/ton, up 45 yuan/ton; trading volume is 990,616 hands, up 346,696 hands; open interest is 1,200,474 hands, down 35,157 hands. The net long position of the top 20 futures holders is - 130,878 hands, up 19,831 hands [3]. 3.2 Spot Market - In the East China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC is 4995 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of calcium - carbide - based PVC is 4701.54 yuan/ton, unchanged. In the South China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC is 4920 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of calcium - carbide - based PVC is 4793.75 yuan/ton, up 3.12 yuan/ton. The CIF price of PVC in China is 700 dollars/ton, unchanged; the CIF price in Southeast Asia is 650 dollars/ton, unchanged; the FOB price in Northwest Europe is 690 dollars/ton, unchanged. The basis of PVC is - 211 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan/ton [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The mainstream average price of calcium carbide in Central China is 2700 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton; in North China, it is 2640 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Northwest China, it is 2438 yuan/ton, unchanged. The mainstream price of liquid chlorine in Inner Mongolia is - 575 yuan/ton, unchanged. The mid - price of VCM CFR in the Far East is 509 dollars/ton, up 6 dollars/ton; in Southeast Asia, it is 546 dollars/ton, up 7 dollars/ton. The mid - price of EDC CFR in the Far East is 189 dollars/ton, unchanged; in Southeast Asia, it is 201 dollars/ton, unchanged [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The weekly operating rate of PVC is 79.94%, up 2.81 percentage points; the operating rate of ethylene - based PVC is 81.31%, up 3.17 percentage points; the operating rate of calcium - carbide - based PVC is not clearly presented in a comparable way in the table. The total social inventory of PVC is 79.39 million tons, down 0.14 million tons [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The social inventory of PVC in the East China region is 47.83 million tons, up 0.02 million tons; in the South China region, it is 5.33 million tons, down 0.16 million tons. The national real - estate climate index is 93.34, down 0.26. The cumulative value of new housing construction area is 352.06 million square meters, up 48.4168 million square meters; the cumulative value of real - estate construction area is 6.38731 billion square meters, up 54.0957 million square meters; the cumulative value of real - estate development investment is 2810.593 billion yuan, up 363.043 billion yuan [3]. 3.6 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of PVC is 8.81%, down 0.07 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility is 20.28%, down 0.01 percentage points. The implied volatility of at - the - money put options is 14.98%, down 0.06 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money call options is 14.98%, down 0.05 percentage points [3]. 3.7 Industry News - On September 15th, the spot price of East China PVCSG5 rose by 20 - 60 yuan/ton compared to last Friday, ranging from 4620 - 4800 yuan/ton. From September 6th to 12th, China's PVC capacity utilization was 79.94%, up 2.81% from the previous period. As of September 11th, the PVC social inventory increased by 1.75% to 934,200 tons. Last week, the downstream operating rate of PVC increased by 4% to 47.5%, with the pipe operating rate up 4.13% to 37.61% and the profile operating rate up 0.83% to 39.22% [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5][7][17] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 2.526 billion yuan in Q2 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 20% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 4% [5][13] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the same period was 252 million yuan, with a projected revenue growth of 29.0%, 24.5%, and 26.5% for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5][17] - The company is expected to benefit from capacity expansion and product technology upgrades, which are anticipated to support future revenue growth [5][17] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the main business revenue was 2.45 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.5% [14] - The company achieved a gross margin of 19.2%, which is a year-on-year decline of 2.2 percentage points but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.2 percentage points [15] - The net profit margin for Q2 2025 was 10.0%, down 1.8 percentage points year-on-year [15] Growth Drivers - The number of new projects has shown strong performance, with 486 ongoing and 282 newly added projects in H1 2025 [14] - The company has accelerated capacity construction, adding significant production capacity across various product lines, which is expected to support future revenue growth [14] Research and Development - The company invested 160 million yuan in R&D in Q2 2025, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 22.5%, ensuring product upgrades and progress [16] - Key products have successfully entered mass production for multiple client projects, reinforcing the company's leading position in the market [16] Profitability Forecast - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 12.82 billion yuan, 15.95 billion yuan, and 20.18 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding net profits of 1.46 billion yuan, 1.87 billion yuan, and 2.42 billion yuan [17][18]

Core Insights - The online consumption power of male users in China is increasing, particularly among those under 30, with a notable rise in high-end spending over 2000 yuan, driven by self-indulgent and stress-relief consumption needs in gaming, trendy toys, sports, and technology products [1][3] Group 1: Gaming - Male users account for nearly 70% of the gaming market, with the industry experiencing sustained growth during the summer season [1][3] - In May 2025, a total of 144 game licenses were issued, marking a new monthly high, which is expected to boost search traffic for gaming on platforms like Baidu starting in July [3] Group 2: Trendy Toys - The domestic IP toy market is growing robustly, with sci-fi mecha IPs being particularly popular among male consumers [1][3] - EDC (Everyday Carry) products have emerged as a rapidly growing segment, with 80% of EDC users being male, and sales during the 2025 618 shopping festival saw over a fourfold year-on-year increase [3] Group 3: Sports - Males are the primary audience for sports viewership, and there is a continuous increase in fitness-related demands [1][3] Group 4: Technology Consumption - Young and middle-aged males exhibit dual characteristics of tech-savvy and quality-oriented consumption, with rapid growth in outdoor cameras and gaming consoles [1][3] - By April 2025, the monthly active user (MAU) count for male users in China is projected to reach 634 million, reflecting a 2.2% year-on-year increase [1]

Report Title - The report is titled "Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Weekly Report" [3] Report Date - The report is dated June 20, 2025 [2] Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report Core Viewpoints - International oil prices strengthened due to the worsening Israel-Iran conflict, driving up the prices of PVC ethylene-based raw materials and causing the PVC futures market to fluctuate upwards this week. As of June 20, 2025, the V2509 contract closed at 4,903 yuan/ton, up 0.91% from last week's close [9] - On the supply side, some PVC plants in Henan and Xinjiang underwent maintenance this week, leading to a 0.63% decrease in the PVC capacity utilization rate to 78.62%. On the demand side, the downstream PVC operating rate decreased by 1.49% to 44.31%, with the pipe and profile operating rates both declining. In terms of inventory, the PVC social inventory decreased by 0.74% to 56.93 tons, with a slowdown in the destocking trend and relatively low inventory pressure [9] - The domestic PVC industry is currently in a period of intensive maintenance. New Pufa Chemical has plans to shut down two sets of equipment with a total capacity of 500,000 tons in late June, and the capacity utilization rate is expected to continue to decline. The domestic downstream demand is in the off-season, and the Indian market is affected by uncertainties such as BIS certification, anti-dumping duties, and the rainy season. In terms of cost, some calcium carbide plants will resume production next week, but the supply in the northwest region is restricted by production cuts. The possibility of the United States participating in the Israel-Iran conflict is increasing, and international oil prices may fluctuate strongly, driving up the prices of ethylene-based raw materials. Considering that the domestic PVC production is mainly based on the calcium carbide process, the PVC futures market is less sensitive to oil prices than LLDPE and PP. Overall, the V2509 contract is expected to fluctuate strongly next week, with resistance around 4,980 yuan/ton [9] Summary by Directory 1. Weekly Highlights - Price: International oil prices strengthened, driving up the prices of PVC ethylene-based raw materials and causing the PVC futures market to fluctuate upwards. As of June 20, 2025, the V2509 contract closed at 4,903 yuan/ton, up 0.91% from last week [9] - Fundamentals: Supply - Some PVC plants in Henan and Xinjiang underwent maintenance, with the capacity utilization rate decreasing by 0.63% to 78.62%. Demand - The downstream PVC operating rate decreased by 1.49% to 44.31%, with the pipe and profile operating rates declining by 2.81% and 1.3% respectively. Inventory - The PVC social inventory decreased by 0.74% to 56.93 tons, with a slowdown in the destocking trend. Cost - The prices of calcium carbide and ethylene-based raw materials increased, with the average national cost of the calcium carbide process rising to around 5,052 yuan/ton and that of the ethylene process rising to 5,596 yuan/ton. The profit of the calcium carbide process slightly improved, while the loss of the ethylene process deepened [9] - Outlook: The domestic PVC industry is in a period of intensive maintenance. New Pufa Chemical has plans to shut down two sets of equipment with a total capacity of 500,000 tons in late June, and the capacity utilization rate is expected to decline. The domestic downstream demand is in the off-season, and the Indian market is affected by uncertainties. Next week, some calcium carbide plants will resume production, but the supply in the northwest region is restricted. International oil prices may fluctuate strongly, driving up the prices of ethylene-based raw materials. The V2509 contract is expected to fluctuate strongly next week, with resistance around 4,980 yuan/ton [9] 2. Futures and Spot Markets Futures Market - The V2509 contract fluctuated upwards this week, and the number of registered warehouse receipts remained stable [10] - The trading volume of the main contract fluctuated slightly, and the 9 - 1 spread weakened slightly [14] Spot Market - CFR China quoted at $710/ton (unchanged), Southeast Asia quoted at $670/ton (unchanged), and India quoted at $720/ton (up $10/ton) [21][25] - The spot prices of calcium carbide-based and ethylene-based PVC in East China increased this week [28] - The basis fluctuated within a range, and the futures market remained in a contango state [32] 3. Industry Situation Upstream - The price of semi-coke remained stable, while the price of calcium carbide increased. The operating rates of semi-coke and calcium carbide were 55.89% and 63.10% respectively [36][41] - The CIF price of VCM was $520/ton, and the international price of EDC was $176/ton [45] Supply - The PVC production capacity is expected to grow by 10.77% in 2025, and the output in May was 2.0197 million tons, showing a month-on-month increase [49] - The PVC capacity utilization rate decreased this week [53] Demand - The operating rates of PVC pipes and profiles decreased this week [57] - The export volume of PVC flooring increased in April [61] - The export volume of PVC decreased in April, while the import volume increased significantly [64] Inventory - The PVC social inventory decreased on a month-on-month basis [69] Cost - The costs of both the calcium carbide process and the ethylene process increased this week [73] Profit - The losses of both the calcium carbide process and the ethylene process deepened this week [80] 4. Options Market Analysis - The 20-day historical volatility of PVC was reported at 15.01%, and the implied volatilities of at-the-money call and put options were 21.51% [85]

Core Insights - The launch of LABUBU has sparked a new wave of offline "real-life combat" among collectors, with original figures priced at 69 selling for multiples of that in the resale market, indicating a high collectible value akin to "plastic Maotai" [1] - The overall sales of trendy toys surged during the 618 shopping festival, with May sales on major e-commerce platforms exceeding 40 billion yuan, and Taobao/Tmall accounting for over 28 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 31.4% [1] - The explosive growth of trendy toys is attributed to the unprecedented purchasing power of Generation Z, along with enhanced online content dissemination and ecosystem incubation, transforming trendy toys from a niche hobby into mainstream consumption [1] Market Trends - The online explosion of trendy toys relies on both market insight and a supportive ecosystem [3] - The year 2016 marked a significant turning point for trendy toys, with Pop Mart signing Molly, establishing itself as a leading brand in the domestic market [4] - Initially, the mainstream perception was that consumers prioritized practicality over seemingly useless items, viewing trendy toys as mere handcrafted "novelty crafts" [5] E-commerce Dynamics - Taobao was one of the first platforms to recognize the potential of trendy toys, prioritizing them as a key category around 2017, and later defining them as an independent industry in 2021 [6] - The establishment of a robust ecosystem, from IP incubation to logistics, is crucial for the success of trendy toys, with platforms investing in AR experiences to enhance consumer engagement [8] Future Growth Directions - Future growth in the trendy toy sector is expected to stem from three main areas: AI integration, penetration into lower-tier markets, and targeting male consumers [10] - AI is reshaping the play experience, with toys evolving into "digital companions" that enhance emotional interaction and playability [11] - Lower-tier markets present significant growth potential, with a penetration rate of under 20% but a growth rate of 45%, driven by increasing consumer spending power and lower rental costs compared to first-tier cities [13] Consumer Demographics - The male demographic is showing increased purchasing power, particularly in categories like EDC and military models, with a notable rise in high-end EDC toy sales during the 618 shopping festival [15][16] - Trendy toys are expanding from children to adults, with a significant portion of the consumer base now comprising older generations seeking emotional fulfillment through these products [18] - The appeal of trendy toys lies in their ability to serve as cultural containers that encapsulate collective memories and individual emotions, making this an opportune time for the trendy toy sector [18]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Affected by the reduction of Sino - US tariffs, the PVC futures price fluctuated and rose this week. The V2509 contract closed at 4,947 yuan/ton on May 16, 2025, up 2.96% from last week's close [9]. - In terms of fundamentals, on the supply side, some PVC production facilities were shut down for maintenance this week, and the capacity utilization rate decreased by 2.64% to 77.70%. On the demand side, the downstream start - up rate increased by 0.46% to 46.45%, with the pipe start - up rate up 0.93% to 49.06% and the profile start - up rate remaining stable at 35.9%. As of May 15, the social inventory of PVC decreased by 3.23% to 630,000 tons, and the inventory pressure was not significant. The costs of both calcium carbide method and ethylene method decreased, and the profits of the two methods were repaired to varying degrees [9]. - Looking ahead, next week, there will be both shutdown and restart of facilities, and the capacity utilization rate is expected to fluctuate slightly, with generally low supply pressure. Affected by macro - positive factors, the domestic downstream start - up rate has rebounded, but the weak real estate market still drags down demand growth. In terms of exports, the Indian market is affected by uncertainties such as BIS certification and anti - dumping duties and the rainy season, and the unresolved tariffs imposed by the US on Vietnam may affect China's PVC raw material exports. The calcium carbide price may fluctuate, and the ethylene price may fluctuate slightly within a range. The V2509 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with support around 4,900 and resistance around 5,100 [9]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Summary - Price: The PVC futures price fluctuated and rose due to the reduction of Sino - US tariffs. The V2509 contract closed at 4,947 yuan/ton on May 16, 2025, up 2.96% from last week [9]. - Fundamentals: Supply side - some facilities were shut down for maintenance, and the capacity utilization rate decreased by 2.64% to 77.70%. Demand side - the downstream start - up rate increased by 0.46% to 46.45%, with the pipe start - up rate up 0.93% to 49.06% and the profile start - up rate remaining stable at 35.9%. As of May 15, the social inventory decreased by 3.23% to 630,000 tons. The costs of calcium carbide method and ethylene method decreased, and the profits were repaired [9]. - Outlook: Next week, the capacity utilization rate is expected to fluctuate slightly, with low supply pressure. The domestic downstream start - up rate has rebounded, but real estate drags down demand. Exports face challenges. Calcium carbide and ethylene prices may fluctuate. The V2509 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with support at 4,900 and resistance at 5,100 [9]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Markets 3.2.1 Futures Market - Futures price and warehouse receipts: The V2509 contract fluctuated and rose, and the number of registered warehouse receipts increased week - on - week [10]. - Position and spread: The position of the main contract decreased week - on - week, and the 9 - 1 spread was slightly stronger [14]. 3.2.2 Spot Market - Spot price - imports and exports: The CFR China quotation was 700 US dollars (+0), and the Southeast Asian quotation was 670 US dollars (+0) [20]. - Spot price - overseas: The Indian quotation was 700 US dollars (+0) [25]. - Spot price - domestic calcium carbide method and ethylene method: The prices of calcium carbide method and ethylene method in East China increased week - on - week [28]. - Basis: The basis fluctuated, and the futures market remained in a contango state [33]. 3.3 Industry Situation 3.3.1 Upstream - Lanthanum coke and calcium carbide: The prices of lanthanum coke and calcium carbide remained stable this week. The lanthanum coke start - up rate was 54.13%, and the calcium carbide start - up rate was 64.38% [37][43]. - EDC and VCM: The VCM CIF intermediate price was 520 US dollars/ton, and the EDC international price was 162 US dollars/ton [47]. 3.3.2 Industry Chain - Supply - capacity and output: The PVC capacity growth rate in 2025 is expected to be 10.77%. The output in March was 2.0691 million tons, a month - on - month increase [51]. - Supply - capacity utilization and maintenance: The PVC capacity utilization rate decreased week - on - week [55]. - Demand - downstream start - up rate: The pipe start - up rate increased week - on - week, and the profile start - up rate remained stable [59]. - Demand - PVC floor exports: The PVC floor exports in March increased month - on - month [63]. - Imports and exports: Exports in March increased month - on - month, and imports increased month - on - month but remained at a low level [66]. - Inventory: The PVC social inventory decreased week - on - week [70]. - Cost: The calcium carbide method cost decreased slightly, and the ethylene method cost decreased week - on - week [74]. - Profit: The process profits of the calcium carbide method and ethylene method were repaired this week [80]. 3.4 Options Market Analysis - Volatility: The 20 - day historical volatility of PVC was 17.90%. The implied volatility of at - the - money call options was 19.89%, and that of put options was 19.93% [85].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is increasing its cost reduction target to $50 million to $70 million for the full year 2025 related to productivity and structural cost improvements [8] - First quarter adjusted EBITDA comparison from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025 shows that Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls business benefited from delaying maintenance, resulting in higher sales than expected [26] - Operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was negatively impacted by normal seasonal working capital growth, but the company expects working capital to be a source of cash flow for 2025 [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls business saw increased chlorine and caustic volumes, with expectations for caustic to remain the stronger side of the ECU [13][14] - The Winchester division experienced growth in domestic and international military ammunition volume, while commercial sales were weak due to destocking by retailers [20][21] - Epoxy sales improved sequentially, but margin benefits were offset by higher costs, with expectations for continued challenges in 2025 [16][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted stable ECU values with positive pricing trends into the second quarter, particularly for caustic soda [10][32] - The commercial ammunition market is currently challenged, with mid-single-digit pullbacks in sporting goods and hunting sales [21] - The company expects caustic prices to rise and sees seasonal recovery in demand for bleach and caustic soda [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a value-first commercial approach and has made progress in implementing its Winchester growth strategy [11][12] - The acquisition of Ammo Inc. is expected to enhance growth potential for Winchester, with synergies anticipated [24][72] - The company is exploring long-term strategic opportunities in PVC and is committed to maintaining a disciplined capital allocation framework [15][84] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the economic environment, noting that while uncertainty exists, customers are not expressing significant negativity [68] - The company expects adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 to be in the range of $170 million to $210 million, including a $40 million sequential chemicals turnaround expense headwind [34] - Management remains bullish on the future of Winchester's earnings, anticipating a strengthening in the business over the next 12 to 18 months [72] Other Important Information - The company successfully refinanced its nearest debt tranche, extending maturities to 2029, which positions it well to weather economic uncertainty [10] - A new board member, retired U.S. Army General Edward M. Daley, was elected to provide strategic guidance [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on volume and price outlook for chlorovinyl - Management noted continued weakness in EDC pricing but expects positive pricing trends for caustic and seasonal improvements in Q2 [38] Question: Cash positive status of current PVC arrangement - Management confirmed that the current PVC arrangement is cash positive and plans to ramp up tolling volumes [41] Question: Operating rates in Q1 - Management indicated that operating rates were elevated in Q1 due to increased spot demand, but rates are expected to return to normal in Q2 [46] Question: Year-over-year EBITDA decline for Winchester - Management expects a modest improvement in Winchester for Q2, with the decline primarily driven by lower commercial demand and higher costs [53][55] Question: Capacity overhang in epoxy - Management acknowledged significant capacity overhang in epoxy, particularly in Asia, and expects continued struggles in 2025 [57] Question: Structural profitability of Winchester - Management indicated that Winchester is currently in a trough but remains optimistic about future growth due to recent acquisitions and contracts [70][72] Question: Increased cost-cutting target - Management clarified that the increased cost-cutting target for 2025 includes both accelerated structural savings and productivity improvements [80] Question: Capital spending reduction - Management confirmed that the reduction in capital spending for 2025 does not change the long-term average spending target [84] Question: Purchase price for Ammo Inc. - Management explained that the lower purchase price was due to effective negotiations and lower working capital at closing [89]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short - term, V2509 is expected to show a volatile trend, with support around 4930 and resistance around 5100. The supply pressure has increased in the short - term due to the restart of the 800,000 - ton Bohua device this week, while the demand of downstream PVC floor enterprises, pipes and profiles is affected by factors such as tariff shocks and the weak real estate situation. The decline of calcium carbide prices is expected to slow down, and the ethylene market's external sales pressure has eased, but demand follow - up is still insufficient. The US trade policy still has uncertainties [3]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Futures Market - The closing price of PVC futures is 4968 yuan/ton, down 38 yuan; the trading volume is 629,540 lots, down 238,592 lots; the open interest is 921,503 lots, up 17,875 lots. The long position of the top 20 futures holders is 776,033 lots, down 8,672 lots; the short position is 856,251 lots, up 7,471 lots; the net long position is - 80,218 lots, down 16,143 lots [3]. 2. Spot Market - In the East China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC is 5075 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of calcium carbide - based PVC is 4806.15 yuan/ton, unchanged. In the South China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC is 5070 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan; the price of calcium carbide - based PVC is 4876.25 yuan/ton, up 14.38 yuan. The CIF price of PVC in China is 700 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the CIF price in Southeast Asia is 670 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the FOB price in Northwest Europe is 785 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The basis of PVC is - 188 yuan/ton, up 38 yuan [3]. 3. Upstream Situation - The mainstream average price of calcium carbide in Central China is 2850 yuan/ton, unchanged; in North China is 2806.67 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Northwest China is 2568 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan. The mainstream price of liquid chlorine in Inner Mongolia is 50.5 yuan/ton, unchanged. The CFR mid - price of VCM in the Far East is 524 US dollars/ton, unchanged; in Southeast Asia is 541 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The CFR mid - price of EDC in the Far East is 206 US dollars/ton, down 20 US dollars; in Southeast Asia is 211 US dollars/ton, down 10 US dollars [3]. 4. Industry Situation - The operating rate of PVC is 77.35%, up 0.68 percentage points; the operating rate of calcium carbide - based PVC is 79.35%, up 0.13 percentage points; the operating rate of ethylene - based PVC is 72.09%, up 2.11 percentage points. The total social inventory of PVC is 441,400 tons, down 9,200 tons; the total social inventory in the East China region is 395,200 tons, down 10,000 tons; the total social inventory in the South China region is 46,200 tons, up 800 tons [3]. 5. Downstream Situation - The national real estate climate index is 93.96, up 0.16. The cumulative value of new housing construction area is 129.9646 million square meters, up 63.8246 million square meters; the cumulative value of real estate construction area is 6.1370544 billion square meters, up 7.73344 million square meters; the cumulative value of real estate development investment is 110.0202 billion yuan, up 48.9131 billion yuan [3]. 6. Options Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of PVC is 15.72%, up 0.11 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility is 14.61%, down 0.01 percentage points. The implied volatility of at - the - money put options is 19.68%, up 0.89 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money call options is 19.68%, up 0.88 percentage points [3]. 7. Industry News - On April 24, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there was no consultation or negotiation on tariffs between China and the US, let alone an agreement. On April 24, the cash - on - delivery price of Changzhou PVCSG5 in the warehouse remained stable compared with the previous day, ranging from 4740 to 4840 yuan/ton. From April 12 to 18, China's PVC capacity utilization rate was 77.35%, a month - on - month increase of 0.68%. As of April 24, the PVC social inventory of the new (41) samples decreased by 5.15% month - on - month to 6.877 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 20.77% [3].