MTL(SH:600683)2025-01-17 11:05Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for 2024 to be between -1,150 million and -950 million RMB[3] - The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders is projected to be between -1,475.74 million and -1,275.74 million RMB, with other equity holders expected to report a profit of 325.74 million RMB[4] - The expected net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be between -1,214 million and -1,014 million RMB[4] - The previous year's net profit attributable to shareholders was -659.23 million RMB, indicating an increase in losses year-on-year[7] Operational Strategies - The company implemented promotional sales strategies to accelerate inventory turnover and cash recovery, leading to a decrease in gross profit margin compared to the previous year[8] - The company recognized impairment losses on certain real estate projects due to market downturns, resulting in increased provisions for inventory write-downs[8] Audit and Reporting - The earnings forecast has not been audited by a registered accountant, and the company has communicated preliminary results with the auditing firm[9] - The company emphasizes that the forecast data is preliminary and the final audited financial data will be disclosed in the 2024 annual report[10]