HWASU(600935)2024-07-09 08:28Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the first half of 2024 to be between -160 million and -140 million yuan[6]. - The expected net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be between -165 million and -145 million yuan[12]. - The earnings per share is estimated to be -0.01 yuan[8]. - The total profit for the period is projected to be -58.49 million yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of -48.76 million yuan[16]. - The company emphasizes that the performance forecast data is preliminary and subject to change upon the official release of the 2024 semi-annual report[11]. - There are currently no significant uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of this performance forecast[10]. - The performance forecast has not been audited by registered accountants[5]. Business Challenges - The main reason for the expected loss is the continued sluggish demand in the downstream market of the chlor-alkali business, leading to a decline in sales prices and a significant drop in product gross margin[9]. Strategic Plans - The company plans to deepen its core business while leveraging its resource advantages to expand into new industries, particularly in high-end chemical new materials and fine chemicals[3]. - The company aims to enhance cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures to stabilize its operational fundamentals[3].