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**Expanded Pricing Strategy**

### **1. Global Benchmarking Framework**
Boaz Trading PLC’s pricing is anchored to the **London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)** daily gold price, ensuring alignment with international markets. Key mechanics include:
- **Real-Time Adjustments**: Prices are updated daily using LBMA’s AM/PM fixes (e.g., $2,000/oz), converted to ETB at the National Bank of Ethiopia’s official rate (55 ETB/USD).
- **Purity Premiums**: Raw doré bars (90% purity) are priced at **95% of LBMA spot** ($1,900/oz) to account for refining costs borne by buyers.

### **2. Local Bulk Buyer Discount**
To incentivize domestic partnerships and stabilize cash flow, Boaz offers:
- **5% Discount**: Applied to orders exceeding **10 kg/month** for local jewelers, banks, and manufacturers.
- Example: At LBMA $2,000/oz, local bulk buyers pay **$1,900/oz** (ETB 104,500/oz), saving **ETB 5,500/oz**.
- **Rationale**:
- **Market Penetration**: Undercut imported Turkish/Indian gold (priced at $2,000/oz) to capture 30% of Ethiopia’s $50M jewelry market.
- **Liquidity Assurance**: Secure long-term contracts with Ethiopia’s National Bank and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) for 15% of output.

### **3. Cost-Plus Margin Validation**
Boaz’s operational cost efficiency enables competitive pricing while safeguarding margins:
- **All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC)**: $800/oz (vs. global average of $1,200/oz).
- **Margin Structure**:
- **International Sales**: 25% margin ($2,000/oz – $1,500/oz cost).
- **Local Bulk Sales**: 20% margin ($1,900/oz – $1,520/oz cost).

### **4. Currency Risk Mitigation**
- **Dual Currency Pricing**: 70% of contracts invoiced in USD, 30% in ETB to hedge against ETB depreciation.
- **Forward Contracts**: Lock in USD/ETB rates for 50% of projected revenue via the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

### **5. Ethical Premium Potential**
While bulk discounts drive volume, Boaz reserves **10% of output** for ESG-focused buyers:
- **Fairtrade Certification**: Charge **5–8% premiums** ($2,100–$2,160/oz) to European refiners (e.g., Valcambi).
- **Carbon-Neutral Gold**: Partner with *Gold Standard* to certify emissions offsets, targeting luxury brands like Cartier.

### **6. Competitive Positioning**
| **Factor** | **Boaz Trading PLC** | **Local Competitors** | **Imported Gold** |
|--------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| **Price per oz (Local)** | ETB 104,500 ($1,900) | ETB 110,000 ($2,000) | ETB 115,500 ($2,100) |
| **Margin** | 20% | 15% | N/A (Resale) |
| **Differentiator** | ESG discounts, bulk terms | Informal supply chains | Higher purity (99.9%) |

### **7. Regulatory Compliance**
- **Royalty Inclusion**: Embed Ethiopia’s 3% royalty fee into pricing, avoiding hidden costs.
- **Tax Transparency**: Disclose VAT exemptions (5-year holiday for mining equipment) in contracts.

### **8. Dynamic Pricing Scenarios**
- **Price Drop Hedge**: If LBMA prices fall below $1,800/oz, activate fixed-price agreements covering 30% of output.
- **Surge Leverage**: During spikes above $2,100/oz, allocate 20% of inventory to spot markets.

### **9. Communication Strategy**
- **Digital Dashboard**: Provide real-time LBMA tracking and bulk discounts via Boaz’s B2B portal.
- **Sales Collateral**: Highlight cost savings for bulk buyers (e.g., “Save ETB 66M annually on 10 kg/month”).

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**Conclusion**
Boaz’s hybrid pricing model—global benchmarking, bulk discounts, and ethical premiums—balances volume-driven growth with premium revenue streams. By leveraging cost efficiencies and hedging strategies, the company safeguards margins while dominating Ethiopia’s formal gold market and appealing to conscientious global buyers.