Zhengtong Auto (01728) has announced that the group intends to initiate commodity derivative hedging operations. With the rapid expansion of the new energy vehicle sector, market demand for key raw materials such as copper, aluminum, and zinc, which are essential for automotive and component manufacturing, continues to rise. To capitalize on market opportunities, the company plans to extend its business into commodity trading within the automotive industry chain. Concurrently, to enhance risk management and control, it intends to conduct related derivative hedging. This move is expected to further deepen collaboration with original equipment manufacturers, strengthen its position as a leading integrated service provider in the automotive ecosystem, and expand its operational scale. By engaging in commodity derivative hedging, the company anticipates managing and mitigating the uncertainties arising from commodity price fluctuations on its operations, thereby reinforcing its long-term strategic business objectives.