In the first quarter ended December 31, 2025, CAFCA Limited's overall performance was supported by the recovery of copper-based products, with total sales volume increasing by 3% year-on-year. Copper sales rose by 21% compared to the same period last year, indicating solid demand from the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

This rebound reshaped the company's sales structure, helping to offset a 25% decline in aluminum sales and establishing copper as a key growth driver. The export market performed strongly, with sales in regional markets surging by 77% following the restructuring of distribution models and the termination of the consignment inventory system.

These adjustments enhanced delivery flexibility, shortened lead times, enabling CAFCA to respond more effectively to the growing demand for cross-border copper cables. Domestic performance was mixed: retail volume grew by 35%, benefiting from channel integration and a customer-focused approach at factory direct stores; commercial sales saw a modest increase of 1%, maintaining stability.

However, utility demand contracted sharply by 42%, as liquidity constraints in the sector affected procurement, partially offsetting gains from the copper-dominated segments. Operationally, CAFCA aligned production with copper sales, with overall output increasing by 13% year-on-year.

To manage price volatility and supply chain risks, the company adopted a forward procurement strategy, resulting in copper raw material inventory at quarter-end being 154% higher than the same period the previous year. Manufacturing base efficiency improved, with first-pass yield increasing by 35%, fault cards decreasing by 42%, and equipment downtime falling by 25%, indicating enhanced reliability.

Voltage fluctuations resulted in a loss of 324 production hours, up from the previous 99 hours. The company is constructing a rooftop solar power plant to address this, expected to be operational by the end of February 2026. Financially, revenue increased by 29% year-on-year, and operating profit grew by 7%, supported by higher sales volumes and stronger copper prices.

As copper demand regains momentum and export channels strengthen, CAFCA is positioning its core copper product portfolio for anticipated infrastructure growth and regional market expansion, supported by ongoing factory modernization.