Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (SEHK:06990) H2 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsDing Nanchao - Deputy General Manager and Chief Marketing OfficerGe Junyou - President and CEOJinbo Zhang - Director of the Analytical DepartmentMatthew Culley - Portfolio ManagerWei Chen - Deputy General Manager and VP of Molecule R&DXiangyang Tan - Chief Scientific OfficerXiao Ping Jin - Chief Medical OfficerZe Jian Zhou - CFOConference Call ParticipantsShen Ziyi - Equity Research Anal ...

WeRide (NasdaqGM:WRD) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJennifer Li - CFO and Head of InternationalTony Han - Founder, Chairman, and CEONone - Company RepresentativeConference Call ParticipantsFang Xinyu - Associate AnalystJiajie Shen - Equity Research AnalystLeo You - Research AnalystMing-Hsun Lee - Equity Research AnalystTim Hsiao - Equity AnalystOperatorGood morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to WeRide's Q4 and Full Ye ...

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (SEHK:06990) H2 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsDing Nanchao - Deputy General Manager and Chief Marketing OfficerGe Junyou - President and CEOJinbo Zhang - Director of the Analytical DepartmentMatthew Culley - Portfolio ManagerWei Chen - Deputy General Manager and VP of Molecule R&DXiangyang Tan - Chief Scientific OfficerXiao Ping Jin - Chief Medical OfficerZe Jian Zhou - CFOConference Call ParticipantsShen Ziyi - Equity Research Anal ...

WeRide (NasdaqGM:WRD) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJennifer Li - CFO and Head of InternationalTony Han - Founder, Chairman, and CEONone - Company RepresentativeConference Call ParticipantsFang Xinyu - Associate AnalystJiajie Shen - Equity Research AnalystLeo You - Research AnalystMing-Hsun Lee - Equity Research AnalystTim Hsiao - Equity AnalystOperatorGood morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to WeRide's Q4 and full ye ...

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (SEHK:06990) H2 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker6Thank you for joining Kelun-Biotech earnings call for 2025 annual results. Within next one hour, we are going to present our business and financial performance in 2025, followed by a Q&A session. Management presentation will be conducted in Mandarin with English interpretation. Please switch to English channel if you prefer English language. This conference call will be recorded and provided to Kelu ...

WeRide (NasdaqGM:WRD) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 23, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker4Good morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to WeRide's Q4 and full year 2025 earnings conference call. Please note that today's event is being recorded. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. For today's call, management will use English as the main language. A third-party interpreter will provide simultaneous Chinese interpretation. The company will be hosting a q ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company sold just under 93,000 oz of gold at a realized price of $4,025/oz, resulting in $378 million in revenue for the quarter [15] - Consolidated cash costs and all-in sustaining costs for Q4 totaled $1,093 and $1,536/oz of gold sold, respectively [16] - The company recorded a net income of $79 million or $0.23 per share, with adjusted earnings of $143 million or $0.42 per share [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Musselwhite Mine produced nearly 76,000 oz of gold in Q4, with a mill grade of 6.77 g/t Au and a gold recovery of 95.65% [6] - Camino Rojo oxide mine produced 19,587 oz of gold in Q4, with a strip ratio of 1.52 due to a pit wall event [7][8] - The company achieved six consecutive months of consistent ore production at Musselwhite, averaging approximately 3,800 tpd [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates annual production to exceed 220,000 oz over the first 10 years, effectively doubling current output [10] - The South Railroad Project is expected to deliver an average output of 103,000 oz of gold annually over the first five years at an all-in sustaining cost of approximately $1,485/oz [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its operations and advancing growth opportunities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico [3] - Plans include construction at South Carlin, continued exploration at Musselwhite, and advancing the Camino Rojo underground project [30] - The company aims to balance strategic growth initiatives, exploration for new discoveries, deleveraging, and returning capital to shareholders [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in operational momentum and a clear path to continued production expansion, forecasting 340,000-360,000 oz for 2026 [30] - The approval of the environmental impact statement at Camino Rojo is seen as a significant milestone for future operations [10] Other Important Information - The company announced its first quarterly dividend in December 2025, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation [18] - Exploration and project development costs for Q4 were $43.9 million, with a cash balance of $421 million at the end of December 2025 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes to the mine plan at Camino Rojo in response to the latest permit - Management clarified that the mine plan for 2026 will not change due to the permit, as guidance had already assumed its receipt [33][34] Question: Key development milestones for South Railroad - Management indicated that detailed engineering and procurement are underway, with updates expected throughout the year [35][36] Question: Capital expenditure budget for 2026 and its contingencies - The $200 million budget for South Railroad is contingent on the receipt of the Record of Decision, with potential adjustments based on timing [41] Question: Cost of mining in deeper areas at Musselwhite and lateral drilling - Management acknowledged that costs increase with depth but are planning improvements to material handling systems to mitigate this [42][43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company sold just under 93,000 ounces of gold at a realized price of $4,025 per ounce, resulting in $378 million in revenue for the quarter [15] - Consolidated cash costs and all-in sustaining costs for Q4 totaled $1,093 and $1,536 per ounce of gold sold, respectively [16] - The company recorded net income of $79 million or $0.23 per share, with adjusted earnings of $143 million or $0.42 per share [16] - Cash flow from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital was $165 million, with free cash flow for the quarter of $133 million [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Musselwhite mine produced nearly 76,000 ounces of gold in Q4, with a mill grade of 6.77 grams per ton and gold recovery of 95.65% [6] - Camino Rojo oxide mine produced 19,587 ounces of gold in Q4, with a higher strip ratio of 1.52 due to a pit wall event [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects annual production to exceed 220,000 ounces over the first 10 years, effectively doubling current output [10] - The average output for the South Railroad project is projected at 103,000 ounces of gold annually over the first five years at an all-in sustaining cost of approximately $1,485 per ounce [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding production capacity and diversifying its operations, with significant investments in the South Railroad and Camino Rojo projects [5][12] - The approval of the environmental impact statement at Camino Rojo allows for further development, including underground exploration [10][11] - The company aims to maintain a disciplined capital allocation approach, balancing growth initiatives and returning capital to shareholders [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving another record-breaking year in 2026, forecasting production of 340,000-360,000 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,550-$1,750 per ounce [30] - The company highlighted operational resilience and advancements in growing the business throughout 2025 [30] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position of $421 million at the end of December 2025, positioning it well to fund development projects [17] - A $6.6 million partnership with Newmont and First Nations LP was announced to support local workforce development [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes to the mine plan at Camino Rojo in response to the latest permit - Management clarified that the mine plan for 2026 will not change due to the permit, as guidance already accounted for its receipt [33][34] Question: Key development milestones for South Railroad - Management discussed ongoing engineering procurement and preparations for field mobilization, with updates expected throughout the year [35][36] Question: Capital expenditure budget for 2026 and its contingencies - Management indicated that the $200 million budget for South Railroad is contingent on the receipt of the Record of Decision, with potential adjustments based on timing [41] Question: Cost of mining in deeper areas at Musselwhite and horizontal drilling - Management acknowledged increased costs for deeper mining but emphasized plans to improve material handling systems to mitigate these costs [42][43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring EBITDA for 2025 was BRL 7.3 billion, with total EBITDA reaching BRL 8.3 billion, reflecting a significant cash generation to support a record investment program [4][15] - The company reported a recurring net profit of BRL 4.2 billion and a non-recurring net profit of BRL 4.9 billion, influenced by adjustments in post-employment liabilities and increased financial expenses due to higher leverage [17][19] - The company achieved a credit rating upgrade to triple A from Moody's, marking a significant improvement in credit quality [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Investments in distribution amounted to BRL 6.6 billion in 2025, with 23 new substations and over 12,000 km of low and medium voltage networks added [13] - In generation, BRL 199 million was invested in the GSF auction, with a total of BRL 411 million allocated for expansion and maintenance [13] - Transmission investments totaled BRL 410 million, focusing on reinforcements and improvements [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a 1.4% reduction in market performance, attributed to clients migrating to the base network [28] - The hydrological risk management led to increased energy purchases at higher prices, impacting overall costs [27][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to extend all concessions, successfully securing extensions for Irapé, Queimado, and Pai Joaquim [10] - A significant focus on regulated sectors with guaranteed profitability is evident, with nearly BRL 10 billion accumulated in the distribution area awaiting tariff review [5] - The investment strategy is designed to support the development of Minas Gerais, with a clear objective to enhance service quality and operational efficiency [10][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience and ability to navigate future challenges, emphasizing the importance of sustainable healthcare plans for retirees [18] - The company anticipates no impact from healthcare plan liabilities starting in 2026, which will improve financial balance [19] - Future energy prices are expected to rise, presenting opportunities for selling energy starting in 2029 [40] Other Important Information - The company maintained a dividend policy of distributing 50% of net profit, resulting in BRL 3.5 billion paid in dividends [9] - Cemig received multiple sustainability awards, including recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 25 consecutive years [34][35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trading result in Q4 and energy balance perspective - The trading result was positive at BRL 97 million, with cautious management of positions for 2026 and 2027, aiming to close open positions by 2029 [38][40] Question: Ideal leverage level and annual interest percentage - Current leverage is at 2.3, expected to increase during the investment cycle, with a nominal cost of 13% corresponding to 87% of the CDI [42][43] Question: Plans for shareholder bonuses in 2026 - Bonuses will be considered if profit reserves exceed capital stock, with updates to be provided as necessary [45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring EBITDA for 2025 was BRL 7.3 billion, while total EBITDA including non-recurring items reached BRL 8.3 billion, indicating a strong cash generation to support a record investment program [4][14] - The company reported a recurring net profit of BRL 4.2 billion and a non-recurring net profit of BRL 4.9 billion, with a notable impact from adjustments related to post-employment liabilities [15][24] - The company achieved a dividend payment of BRL 3.5 billion, reflecting a dividend yield of 14.9% [8][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company invested BRL 6.6 billion, with significant contributions in distribution, generation, and transmission sectors [4][12] - Distribution investments included 23 new substations and over 12,000 km of low and medium voltage networks, enhancing service capacity [12] - Generation investments involved BRL 199 million in the GSF auction and BRL 411 million for expansion and maintenance [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company faced a 1.4% reduction in market share due to some clients migrating to the basic network [25][30] - The hydrological risk management led to increased energy purchases at higher prices, impacting financial results [24][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a significant investment program aimed at enhancing regulated sectors, with a clear objective to extend concessions [5][9] - The strategy includes a commitment to sustainable practices, as evidenced by multiple awards for sustainability and a focus on renewable energy [32][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience and ability to generate stable cash flows, supported by a strong credit rating upgrade to triple A by Moody's [6][9] - The company anticipates no actuarial risk from post-employment liabilities moving forward, transitioning to a financial debt model [7][17] Other Important Information - The company has a robust operational efficiency, with total losses at 0.63% of energy supply revenue, and a high receivables collection index of 99.51% [20] - The average tenure of the company's debt is 6.9 years, with a nominal cost of 13%, which is favorable for a utilities company [22][41] Q&A Session Summary Question: About the trading result in the fourth quarter - The trading result was positive at BRL 97 million, with plans to close positions for 2026 and 2027, aiming for future price increases starting in 2029 [36][37] Question: What is the ideal level of leverage for the company? - The current leverage is at 2.3, expected to increase during the investment cycle, with a target to remain within a range that supports a triple A rating [38][39][40] Question: Any plans to pay bonuses to shareholders in 2026? - Bonuses will be considered if profit reserves exceed capital stock, with evaluations ongoing throughout the year [42][43]