SCIE(SH:600546)2024-07-09 11:03Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 to be between CNY 125 million and CNY 145 million, representing a decrease of CNY 160.77 million to CNY 180.77 million compared to the same period last year, a year-on-year decline of 52.58% to 59.12% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between CNY 130 million and CNY 150 million, a decrease of CNY 161.27 million to CNY 181.27 million year-on-year, reflecting a decline of 51.81% to 58.24% [4]. - The total profit for the first half of 2023 was CNY 657.21 million, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 305.77 million, and a net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses of CNY 311.27 million [5]. Factors Affecting Profit - The decrease in net profit for the first half of 2024 is primarily due to a decline in average coal sales prices and a reduction in coal production compared to the same period last year [6]. Acquisition Activity - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Shanxi Coal Import and Export Group Puxian Energy Co., Ltd. by its subsidiary, Puxian Baogou Coal Industry, from Shanxi Coal Group, marking a consolidation under common control [4].