NCI(SH:601336)2018-07-18 16:00Profit Forecast - For the first half of 2018, the company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders to increase by approximately 80% compared to the same period last year[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period last year was RMB 3,237 million, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB 3,307 million[4]. - The main reason for the expected profit increase is the change in the discount rate assumption for traditional insurance reserves, which reduced the insurance contract reserves in the first half of 2018[5]. Investment Income - Total investment income for the first half of 2018 is expected to remain roughly flat compared to the same period last year[6]. Performance Forecast Accuracy - The company confirms that there are no significant uncertainties that could affect the accuracy of this performance forecast[7]. - The financial data provided is preliminary and the final figures will be disclosed in the official half-year report[8].