盐湖股份(000792) - 2015 Q1 - 季度业绩预告

Financial Performance - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to decline by 85% compared to the same period last year, with an estimated profit of approximately 25.64 million yuan[3]. - Basic earnings per share are projected to be around 0.008 yuan, down from 0.1612 yuan in the same period last year[3]. - The loss from chemical products amounted to 373 million yuan, an increase of 101 million yuan compared to the same period last year[5]. - The performance forecast is based on preliminary estimates by the finance department, with final figures to be disclosed in the Q1 2015 report[6]. Production and Sales - Potassium chloride production reached 788,400 tons, a year-on-year increase of 69.95% from 463,900 tons[5]. - Sales of potassium chloride decreased to 734,900 tons, a decline of 26.51% compared to 1,000,000 tons in the same period last year[5]. Financial Adjustments - The company has not yet received a VAT refund, which decreased by 109 million yuan compared to the same period last year[5]. - The increase in losses is attributed to higher depreciation and financial costs due to the transfer of certain construction projects to fixed assets[5].