Winka Times(603101)2025-01-17 10:10Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of 50 million to 55 million yuan for 2024, a decrease of 10.65 million to 11.15 million yuan compared to the previous year, representing a decline of 65.95% to 69.04%[2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be 33.8 million to 38.8 million yuan, down by 8.73 million to 9.23 million yuan year-on-year, reflecting a decrease of 69.24% to 73.20%[3] - The total profit for the previous year was 196.04 million yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 161.52 million yuan[5] - The performance forecast is based on preliminary calculations and has not been audited by external accountants[3] - The company emphasizes the importance of investor awareness regarding potential investment risks due to the preliminary nature of the forecast data[8] - There are no significant uncertainties affecting the accuracy of the performance forecast[7] Operational Challenges - The company faces intensified competition in the retail industry, leading to a decline in overall revenue and gross margin compared to the previous year[6] - Increased expenses related to enhancing service quality, optimizing store layouts, and brand updates have impacted profitability[6] - New store openings are still in the cultivation phase, contributing to the overall performance decline[6] - The company reported a significant increase in management service fees, totaling 11.56 million yuan, compared to the previous year[6]