2017-01-25 16:00Financial Performance - In 2016, China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 22.7 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of about 40%[2] - The basic earnings per share for 2016 is estimated to be approximately RMB 1.14, compared to RMB 0.812 in 2015[2][4] Operational Improvements - The main reason for the growth in operating performance is the positive progress in the supply-side structural reform of the coal industry, leading to a balance between supply and demand[4] - The company has increased coal source organization efforts, strengthened coal and electricity sales, and improved transportation organization[4] - There was a decrease in unit production costs for self-produced coal, along with an increase in coal sales volume and average selling prices[4] - The railway transportation turnover volume increased while the unit transportation cost decreased during the reporting period[4] Reporting Disclaimer - The data provided is preliminary and subject to final audited results in the annual report[5]