
Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 to be between 28.6 billion and 30.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.7 billion to 4.7 billion yuan year-on-year, representing a decline of 8.1% to 14.1%[2] - The expected net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is also projected to be between 28.6 billion and 30.6 billion yuan, down by 2.4 billion to 4.4 billion yuan year-on-year, a decrease of 7.3% to 13.3%[2] - The net profit for the same period last year was 33.279 billion yuan, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 32.970 billion yuan[3] Factors Affecting Profit - The decline in net profit is primarily due to the decrease in average coal sales prices and the reduction in average utilization hours of coal-fired units[4] - The company has actively responded to coal price fluctuations and ensured safe production of self-produced coal while organizing coal procurement[4] - The company has maintained a stable operation of its power generation business despite increased output from hydropower and a decrease in utilization hours of coal-fired units[4] - The company has leveraged its transportation advantages to maintain high levels of key business segments, ensuring efficient integrated operations[4] Performance Forecast Reliability - There are currently no significant uncertainties that may impact the performance forecast[5] - The forecast data is preliminary and has not been audited or reviewed by an accounting firm, with final figures to be disclosed in the 2024 semi-annual report[5] - Investors are advised to be cautious of investment risks related to the preliminary nature of the performance forecast[5]