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China Zhengtong Auto to Hedge Metal Price Risks as It Expands into Commodity Trading

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  • China Zhengtong Auto will expand into trading key non-ferrous metals to support its automotive industry-chain growth.
  • The company will use exchange-traded derivatives to hedge metal price volatility, with strict limits to protect operations and strategy.
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China Zhengtong Auto to Hedge Metal Price Risks as It Expands into Commodity Trading

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The latest announcement is out from China Zhengtong Auto Services Holdings ( (HK:1728) ).

China Zhengtong Auto Services Holdings plans to expand into bulk commodity trading linked to the automotive industry chain, targeting non‑ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc and lead that are critical to new energy vehicle and auto parts production. To support this move and deepen cooperation with original equipment manufacturers, the Group seeks to enhance its role as an integrated automotive services provider and grow its overall business scale.

The company intends to implement a bulk commodity derivatives hedging program to manage price volatility risks, capping daily security deposits at RMB100 million and contract value at RMB400 million, with futures tenors generally under six months. These hedging activities will be conducted on major exchanges including the Shanghai Futures Exchange and London Metal Exchange through reputable financial institutions, aiming to stabilize operations and support the Group’s long‑term strategic objectives.

More about China Zhengtong Auto Services Holdings

China Zhengtong Auto Services Holdings Limited is a Hong Kong‑listed company operating in the automotive sector, focusing on services and solutions along the vehicle industry chain. The Group works closely with original equipment manufacturers and aims to position itself as a leading integrated service provider within the broader automotive ecosystem.

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: HK$1.43B

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