NWF(SH:600975)2024-07-09 08:37Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the first half of 2024 to be between -220 million and -280 million RMB, indicating a reduction in losses compared to the same period last year[5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, is projected to be between -225 million and -285 million RMB for the same period[6]. - In the previous year, the total profit was -647.78 million RMB, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company at -614.24 million RMB[8]. Operational Highlights - The company reported a significant increase in pig sales, with approximately 1.97 million pigs sold, representing a year-on-year growth of 54%[9]. - The company achieved profitability in its pig farming business during the second quarter, despite a continued loss for the first half of the year due to low prices in the first quarter[9]. Market Risks - The company warns of risks related to fluctuations in pig market prices, which can significantly impact operational performance[10]. - The company emphasizes that the forecasted data is preliminary and subject to change, with final figures to be disclosed in the official half-year report[11].