Western Venture(SZ:000557)2025-01-24 09:00Financial Performance - The estimated net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 is approximately 27,300 million CNY, representing a year-on-year increase of about 12.62% from 24,240.08 million CNY in the previous year[2]. - The estimated net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is approximately 28,700 million CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 14.40% from 25,087.03 million CNY[2]. - The basic earnings per share for 2024 is estimated at 0.1872 CNY, compared to 0.1662 CNY in the previous year[2]. Business Drivers - The increase in net profit for 2024 is primarily driven by a rise in railway transportation business volume, contributing an additional gross profit of approximately 38.28 million CNY[4]. - The supply chain trading business volume is expected to decline, resulting in a decrease in gross profit of approximately 18.73 million CNY[4]. - The company anticipates recognizing asset disposal gains of 5.35 million CNY due to the recovery of part of the land use rights by the Ningdong Management Committee[4]. Expenses and Forecasting - Research and development expenses are projected to decrease by approximately 5.28 million CNY compared to 2023[4]. - The performance forecast has been pre-audited by Zhongxinghua Accounting Firm, which found the basis and process for the forecast to be appropriate and prudent[3]. - Investors are advised to exercise caution as the performance forecast is based on preliminary calculations, with detailed financial data to be disclosed in the 2024 annual financial report[5]. Information Disclosure - The company’s designated information disclosure media includes the Securities Times and the Giant Tide Information Network[5].