2016-01-29 16:00Financial Performance - The estimated net profit for 2015 is projected to be between RMB 320 million and RMB 400 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.9% to 28.6%[3] - The net profit for 2014 was RMB 310,965,556.34, with a basic earnings per share of RMB 0.0913[4] Revenue and Profit Drivers - The significant increase in gross profit for 2015 is attributed to the recovery of international oil transportation market rates, leading to a substantial increase in operating revenue[5] - The company has implemented stringent cost control measures, particularly in fuel and labor costs, which have shown significant results[6] Impairment and Market Challenges - An asset impairment provision of up to RMB 300 million is expected due to signs of impairment in certain bulk shipping assets, which will reduce the net profit for the reporting period[6] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has been experiencing a rapid decline since the fourth quarter of 2015, indicating a challenging market environment[6] Reporting and Approval - The final financial data will be disclosed in the audited 2015 annual report, and the preliminary figures are subject to change[8] - The profit forecast has been approved by the company's board of directors[8]