LOPAL(SH:603906)2024-07-09 12:33Financial Performance Expectations - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of between -230.09 million and -182.41 million yuan for the first half of 2024[3] - The expected net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is between -313.29 million and -248.37 million yuan[3] - The previous year's net profit attributable to shareholders was -654.12 million yuan, indicating a worsening performance year-over-year[5] - The company reported a total profit of -972.65 million yuan for the previous year[5] - The earnings per share for the previous year was -1.16 yuan[6] Reasons for Expected Loss - The main reasons for the expected loss include increased cost pressures from downstream markets and intensified competition leading to reduced processing fees in the cathode materials industry[7] - Non-operating gains and losses did not have a significant impact on the expected loss for the current period[7] Financial Data and Reporting - The financial data provided is preliminary and has not been audited by an accounting firm[8] - The company confirms that there are no significant uncertainties affecting the accuracy of the earnings forecast[8] - Investors are advised to pay attention to investment risks as the data is subject to change upon the official release of the 2024 semi-annual report[9]