盐湖股份(000792) - 2018 Q1 - 季度业绩预告

Financial Performance - The company expects a net loss of approximately -280 million CNY to -268 million CNY for the first quarter of 2018, compared to a loss of -264.65 million CNY in the same period last year[3] - The estimated loss per share is about -0.1005 CNY to -0.0962 CNY, compared to a loss of -0.1425 CNY per share in the previous year[3] - The increase in losses is attributed to the capitalization of significant interest expenses and increased depreciation due to the completion of the magnesium metal integration project[5] - Production load for the chemical phase II was low due to winter natural gas restrictions, and phase I has not resumed production, contributing to the increased losses[5] Audit and Forecast - The financial data in this earnings forecast has not been audited by a registered accountant[4] - The company advises investors to make cautious decisions and be aware of investment risks, as the earnings forecast is a preliminary estimate[6]