2018-01-29 16:00Financial Performance - China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. expects a net profit of approximately CNY 452 billion for 2017, an increase of about CNY 225 billion or 99% year-on-year [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, is expected to be around CNY 453 billion, reflecting a growth of approximately CNY 219 billion or 94% year-on-year [4]. - Basic earnings per share are projected to be approximately CNY 2.27, representing a year-on-year increase of about 99% [4]. Factors Influencing Performance - The increase in performance is attributed to the growth in coal and electricity demand, driven by a stable domestic economy and structural reforms [7]. - The company has successfully increased coal production and improved sales volume and average selling prices during the reporting period [7]. - There are no significant non-recurring gains or losses that would materially affect the performance forecast [7]. Forecast and Auditing - The performance forecast data is preliminary and has not been audited, and final figures may differ from the audited annual report [8].