BENEFO(SH:600468)2025-01-24 09:40Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for 2024 to be between -117 million and -80 million RMB[3]. - The expected net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for 2024 is projected to be between -124 million and -85 million RMB[3]. - The previous year's net profit attributable to shareholders was 118.79 million RMB, with a net profit of 109.32 million RMB after deducting non-recurring gains and losses[5]. Reasons for Loss - The significant loss in the current period is primarily due to a substantial decline in the operating performance of the subsidiary, Liaoning Rongxin Xingye Power Technology Co., Ltd., caused by reduced demand in the domestic metallurgy and steelmaking industry[7]. Goodwill Impairment - The company anticipates recognizing goodwill impairment related to the acquisition of an 86.735% stake in Rongxin Xingye, with a pre-impairment goodwill carrying amount of 217.29 million RMB[7]. - The goodwill impairment amount will be determined after evaluation and audit by the appointed assessment and audit agencies[7]. Audit and Forecast Data - The financial data in the performance forecast has not been audited by an external auditor[4]. - The company has communicated with the annual audit firm regarding the performance forecast, and there are no significant uncertainties affecting the accuracy of the forecast[8]. - The forecast data is preliminary and the final audited financial data will be disclosed in the 2024 annual report[9]. - Investors are advised to pay attention to investment risks based on the preliminary nature of the forecast data[9].