Group 1 - The demand for titanium dioxide (TiO2) in emerging markets is expected to drive a recovery in the industry, despite low market expectations due to concerns over domestic demand being affected by macroeconomic factors [1] - China's titanium dioxide production capacity accounts for over 50% of the global total, and the country has been increasing its influence in the global market as traditional producers in Europe and the US face operational pressures [1] - The rigid growth in demand from emerging countries and the irreplaceability of Chinese production capacity are anticipated to lead to opportunities for leading companies in the titanium dioxide sector [1] Group 2 - The company has a current titanium dioxide production capacity of 1.51 million tons, making it the largest producer globally, with significant advantages in technology and industry chain [2] - The company plans to establish subsidiaries in Malaysia and the UK by October 2025 and intends to acquire Venator UK's titanium dioxide assets, which include a chlorinated titanium production facility with a design capacity of 150,000 tons [2] - The company is also advancing two core projects to enhance its titanium concentrate self-sufficiency, aiming to increase its titanium concentrate capacity to 2.48 million tons [2] Group 3 - Due to rising raw material prices and declining titanium dioxide prices, the company's net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted to 1.847 billion, 2.825 billion, and 3.320 billion yuan, respectively [2] - The target price for the company is set at 23.80 yuan, maintaining a buy rating based on a 20x PE ratio for comparable companies in 2026 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Longbai Group is actively implementing its share repurchase plan, which is progressing as scheduled and complies with relevant laws and regulations [1] Group 1: Repurchase Plan Overview - Longbai Group's share repurchase plan was approved on June 6, 2025, with a total repurchase fund range set between 500 million yuan (50,000 million) and 1 billion yuan (100,000 million) [2] - The repurchase period is set for 12 months from the date of board approval, ending on June 5, 2026 [2] - Due to the company's equity distribution in the first and third quarters of 2025, the maximum repurchase price has been adjusted from 24.82 yuan per share to 24.22 yuan per share [2] Group 2: Implementation Progress - As of January 31, 2026, Longbai Group has been continuously executing the repurchase plan since the first repurchase on July 1, 2025, in accordance with the established plan [3] - The cumulative repurchase activities are in compliance with the regulations set forth by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and other relevant guidelines [3] Group 3: Compliance and Future Arrangements - Longbai Group emphasizes strict adherence to regulatory requirements during the repurchase process, avoiding significant price-impacting events and adhering to trading restrictions [4] - The company plans to continue the repurchase based on market conditions and will fulfill its information disclosure obligations in a timely manner [5] - This repurchase is seen as a significant measure to optimize the capital structure and enhance shareholder returns, reflecting the company's confidence in its future development [5]

龙佰集团股份有限公司 关于回购公司股份的进展公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露内容的真实、准确和完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 龙佰集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）于2025年6月6日召开的第八届董 事会第十九次会议，审议通过了《关于回购公司股份方案的议案》，同意公司使 用自有资金及回购专项贷款以集中竞价的方式回购公司股份，回购股份的种类为 公司已发行的人民币普通股（A股）股票，将用于股权激励或员工持股计划。本 次回购股份的资金总额不低于人民币50,000万元（含）且不超过人民币100,000 万元（含），因公司实施了2025年第一季度权益分派和2025年第三季度权益分派 回购股份的价格由不超过人民币24.82元/股（含）调整为不超过人民币24.22元/ 股（含），具体回购股份的数量以回购期满时实际回购的股份数量为准。本次回 购股份的实施期限自公司董事会审议通过本次回购股份方案之日起12个月内。 证券代码：002601 证券简称：龙佰集团 公告编号：2026-002 公司回购股份的时间、回购股份的数量、回购股份价格及集中竞价交易的委 托时段等均符合《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 ...

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The chemical industry is expected to experience a significant decline in new supply in 2026 and 2027, leading to an upward cycle due to price synergy effects and the exit of overseas capacity [1][2] - The tightening of national carbon emission targets will impact the approval of oil and infrastructure projects, pushing chemical companies towards green transformation [1][7] Core Insights and Arguments - Major chemical companies have made substantial fixed asset investments during the 14th Five-Year Plan, which are expected to translate into profits in the coming years, with some companies potentially having P/E ratios as low as 3-4 times [1][5] - The PX market is operating at high capacity utilization, with expected profits around 1,000 CNY/ton being sustainable due to the rapid digestion of new capacity [1][9] - The olefin market is projected to improve long-term, supported by national policies, with an expected upward cycle from 2027 to 2029 [1][11] Company-Specific Insights Wanhua Chemical - Fixed assets and construction projects have significantly increased, with potential profits at the bottom of the cycle estimated at 15-16 billion CNY, and central profit levels reaching around 30 billion CNY [3][20] - The company’s market cap corresponds to a P/E ratio of 8-9 times, indicating substantial profit potential as the cycle rebounds [20] Longbai Group - Fixed assets have grown significantly, with potential profits estimated at 12 billion CNY based on historical averages [21][22] - The company’s market cap corresponds to a P/E ratio of around 9 times, suggesting a favorable valuation [22] Rongsheng Petrochemical - Fixed asset investments have been significantly higher than those of Hengli Petrochemical, with potential peak profits estimated between 20 billion to 30 billion CNY [23][24] - Future profitability will depend on the market conditions for ethylene and its downstream products [24] Hengli Petrochemical - The company is seen as stable and a key indicator of product reversals, with significant overseas expansion potential [14][13] - Expected profits could reach 60-70 billion CNY if current favorable conditions persist [13] Shenghong Petrochemical - The company has not fully benefited from industry conditions but has significant upside potential, with expected profits from new energy sectors [12] Other Important Insights - The chemical industry is currently characterized by a shorter duration from the bottom of the down cycle to the upturn, aided by price synergy effects and high industry concentration [4] - The large refining industry is at the tail end of its capacity cycle, with cash flow expected to improve significantly [8] - The agricultural chemicals sector faces oversupply issues, with key signals from agricultural product prices [28] Market Trends and Future Outlook - The oil market is expected to improve in the second half of 2026, with prices potentially fluctuating between 70-80 USD per barrel [15][16] - OPEC is likely to maintain production levels, indicating a slow growth cycle for oil supply, which could stabilize prices [17] - The refrigerant market is expected to see price increases, although the rate of increase may slow down [33][34] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call records, highlighting the chemical industry's dynamics, company-specific insights, and broader market trends.

Group 1 - On January 30, Longbai Group's stock fell by 2.08%, with a trading volume of 842 million yuan [1] - The financing data for Longbai Group on the same day showed a financing purchase amount of 47.97 million yuan and a financing repayment of 76.99 million yuan, resulting in a net financing outflow of 29.03 million yuan [1] - As of January 30, the total balance of margin trading for Longbai Group was 620 million yuan, with a financing balance of 616 million yuan, accounting for 1.17% of the circulating market value, which is below the 40th percentile level over the past year [1] Group 2 - On January 30, Longbai Group repaid 65,400 shares in securities lending and sold 8,900 shares, with a selling amount of 197,200 yuan based on the closing price [1] - The securities lending balance was 3.96 million yuan, which is above the 80th percentile level over the past year, indicating a high level [1] - Longbai Group's main business includes the production and sales of titanium dioxide, zirconium products, and aluminum sulfate, with titanium dioxide accounting for 64.99% of its main business revenue [1] Group 3 - As of December 19, the number of shareholders for Longbai Group was 80,600, a decrease of 1.79% from the previous period [2] - The average circulating shares per person increased by 1.82% to 24,667 shares [2] - For the period from January to September 2025, Longbai Group reported an operating income of 19.436 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.86%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.674 billion yuan, down 34.68% year-on-year [2] Group 4 - Longbai Group has distributed a total of 19.624 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 5.717 billion yuan distributed in the last three years [3] - As of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited was the eighth largest circulating shareholder, holding 39.6965 million shares, a decrease of 1.3365 million shares from the previous period [3]

Group 1 - The chemical raw materials sector increased by 3.58% on January 28, with Satellite Chemical leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4151.24, up 0.27%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14342.9, up 0.09% [1] - Key stocks in the chemical raw materials sector showed significant price increases, with Satellite Chemical rising by 8.86% to a closing price of 24.21 [1] Group 2 - The chemical raw materials sector experienced a net inflow of 870 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net outflow of 673 million yuan [2] - Major stocks like Baofeng Energy and Satellite Chemical had notable net inflows from main funds, with Baofeng Energy receiving 223 million yuan [3] - Retail investors showed significant outflows in several stocks, including Baofeng Energy and Satellite Chemical, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [3]

Group 1 - Core viewpoint: Huazhong Securities has given Longbai Group (002601.SZ) a "buy" rating based on several factors [1] Group 2 - Factor 1: Titanium dioxide prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2025, with the industry initiating multiple joint price increases, potentially leading to a rebound in 2026 [1] - Factor 2: The acquisition of Venator UK’s titanium dioxide assets enhances the company's global layout [1] - Factor 3: Continuous investment in upstream mineral resource development strengthens the company's integrated industrial chain advantages [1] - Factor 4: Active share buybacks demonstrate confidence, while equity incentives enhance motivation [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [3] Core Views - The titanium dioxide market is expected to rebound, with significant advantages from the company's deep industry layout [2] - In 2025, titanium dioxide prices faced continuous pressure, but a bottoming recovery is anticipated in 2026 due to industry-wide price increases and tightening supply [5][6] Summary by Relevant Sections Market Conditions - In 2025, the market price of Longbai R-996 titanium dioxide decreased from 14,900 CNY/ton to 13,500 CNY/ton, a decline of 9.4%, placing prices at the 1% percentile over the past five years [6] - The price of sulfur, a key raw material, rose significantly, reaching 963 CNY/ton by the end of 2025, up 143.18% from the beginning of the year, which narrowed the price gap for titanium dioxide [6] Mergers and Acquisitions - The company announced an agreement to acquire assets related to titanium dioxide from Venator UK for approximately 69.9 million USD, with a net book value of about 195 million USD [8] - This acquisition will enhance the company's global layout and increase its total titanium dioxide production capacity to 1.66 million tons [8] Upstream Resource Development - The company is actively developing upstream mineral resources to strengthen its integrated industry chain, with projects aimed at increasing titanium concentrate capacity to 2.48 million tons/year and iron concentrate capacity to 7.6 million tons/year [10] Share Buyback and Employee Incentives - The company approved a share buyback plan with a total fund of no less than 500 million CNY and no more than 1 billion CNY, aimed at employee stock ownership plans [11] - As of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased 1,564,600 shares, demonstrating confidence in its development [12] Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.083 billion CNY, 2.567 billion CNY, and 3.165 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 25.17, 20.43, and 16.56 [13]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [3] Core Views - The titanium dioxide market is expected to rebound, with significant advantages from the company's deep industry layout [2] - In 2025, titanium dioxide prices faced continuous pressure, but a bottoming recovery is anticipated in 2026 due to industry-wide price increases and tightening supply [5][6] Financial Summary - The company's total market capitalization is 52.4 billion yuan, with a circulating market value of 43.7 billion yuan [3] - The company has a total share capital of 2,384 million shares, with 1,988 million shares in circulation, representing a circulation ratio of 83.36% [3] - The projected net profit for the company from 2025 to 2027 is 2.083 billion, 2.567 billion, and 3.165 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 25.17, 20.43, and 16.56 [13] Industry Analysis - The titanium dioxide price dropped from 14,900 yuan/ton at the beginning of 2025 to 13,500 yuan/ton, a decline of 9.4%, placing it at the 1% percentile of the last five years [6] - The price of sulfur, a key raw material, increased significantly, reaching 963 yuan/ton by the end of 2025, up 143.18% from the beginning of the year, which narrowed the price gap for titanium dioxide [6] - The company has announced the acquisition of Venator UK's titanium dioxide assets, which will enhance its global layout and increase total titanium dioxide production capacity to 1.66 million tons [8] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively developing upstream mineral resources to strengthen its integrated industry chain advantages, with projects aimed at increasing titanium concentrate capacity to 2.48 million tons/year and iron concentrate capacity to 760,000 tons/year [10] - A share repurchase plan was approved, with a total amount not less than 500 million yuan and not exceeding 1 billion yuan, aimed at employee stock ownership plans, reflecting confidence in the company's future [11][12]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Longbai Group's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.00% and a current price of 21.56 CNY per share, while the company has seen a year-to-date increase of 10.11% [1] - As of January 23, the trading volume was 4.59 billion CNY, with a turnover rate of 1.06% and a total market capitalization of 514.04 billion CNY [1] - The main business revenue composition of Longbai Group includes titanium dioxide at 64.99%, sponge titanium at 11.17%, iron-based products at 8.77%, and other segments [1] Group 2 - As of December 19, the number of shareholders for Longbai Group was 80,600, a decrease of 1.79%, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 1.82% to 24,667 shares [2] - For the period from January to September 2025, Longbai Group reported a revenue of 19.436 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 6.86%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.674 billion CNY, down 34.68% year-on-year [2] - Longbai Group has distributed a total of 19.624 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 5.717 billion CNY distributed in the last three years [3]