PETALING JAYA: Press Metal
Aluminium Holdings Bhd has hedged 40% of its supply of raw materials for this year, while raw material costs are expected to ease due to current subdued trends and rising global supply. According to Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research (Affin Hwang Research), Press Metal hedged 40% of its alumina supply this year at 14% to 15% of spot aluminium prices.
Affin Hwang Research noted that the strategy had previously helped Press Metal safeguard its margins during periods of high alumina prices, such as in the second half of 2024 (2H24).
