SCC(SH:600740)2024-07-09 08:11Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 to be between 144.45 million and 194.45 million CNY, a decrease of 72.17 million to 77.17 million CNY compared to 916.16 million CNY in the same period last year, representing a year-on-year decline of 78.78% to 84.23%[2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between 133.22 million and 183.22 million CNY, down by 73.19 million to 78.19 million CNY from 915.10 million CNY last year, indicating a decrease of 79.98% to 85.44% year-on-year[4] - The decline in performance is primarily due to weak demand in the coke market, leading to a decrease in product gross margins and overall operating performance[9] - The profit from long-term equity investments has decreased due to a reduction in profits from a joint venture, which has impacted the performance forecast[9] Management and Operational Strategies - The company has been actively promoting lean management and enhancing safety and environmental controls to stabilize production systems and support high-quality development[9] Earnings and Reporting - The earnings forecast has not been audited by a registered accountant and is subject to change based on the formal financial report[7] - The company reported earnings per share of 0.3576 CNY for the period[13] - The financial data provided is preliminary and the accurate figures will be disclosed in the official half-year report[10] - The company emphasizes that there are no significant uncertainties affecting the accuracy of this earnings forecast[15] - The announcement was made by the board of directors on July 10, 2024[16]