Keda Group(600499)2025-01-17 09:10Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 to be between 900 million and 1.1 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 47.42% to 56.98%[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between 800 million and 1 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 46.78% to 57.42%[4]. - In the previous year, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.092 billion CNY, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 1.879 billion CNY[5]. Factors Affecting Profit - The significant decline in profit is largely due to the performance of the company's associate, Qinghai Salt Lake Blue Science and Technology Lithium Industry Co., which saw a profit impact of over 80% year-on-year, reducing the company's net profit by approximately 1 billion CNY[7]. Business Performance and Growth - The company's ceramic machinery business has accelerated its global layout and deepened localized services, leading to steady growth in overseas revenue despite increased competition and operational costs[7]. - The overseas building materials segment experienced stable growth in product sales due to new capacity releases, although profitability was weakened by increased expenses and short operational periods for new projects[7]. Caution and Risk Disclosure - The company emphasizes that the performance forecast data has not been audited by certified public accountants and is subject to change[8]. - Investors are advised to pay attention to investment risks as the forecast data is preliminary and the final financial data will be disclosed in the official 2024 annual report[9].