掌阅科技(603533) - 2025 Q2 - 季度业绩预告

iReader Technology 2025 Semi-Annual Performance Forecast Current Period Performance Forecast The company anticipates a significant loss for the first half of 2025, with net profit attributable to shareholders projected between -216 million RMB and -119 million RMB, representing a substantial year-over-year increase in loss, ranging from 148.86% to 352.47% Key Financial Data for 2025 Semi-Annual Performance Forecast | Metric | 2025 Semi-Annual (Estimated) (million RMB) | 2024 Semi-Annual (Prior Period) (million RMB) | Year-over-Year Change (Estimated) (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | -215.86 to -118.72 | -47.71 | -352.47 to -148.86 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) | -222.71 to -122.49 | -56.03 | -297.49 to -118.62 | - These performance forecast data are unaudited by a certified public accountant[6] Prior Period Operating Performance The company recorded a loss in the first half of 2024, with net profit attributable to the parent company at -47.71 million RMB and earnings per share at -0.11 RMB, providing a low comparative base for the current period's performance Key Financial Data for 2024 Semi-Annual Period | Metric (2024 Semi-Annual) | Amount/Value | | :--- | :--- | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | -47.71 million RMB | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) | -56.03 million RMB | | Earnings Per Share | -0.11 RMB | Primary Reasons for Projected Loss The projected loss primarily stems from business transformation challenges, as rapid growth in the emerging short-form drama business, driven by its 'domestic expansion + overseas breakthrough' strategy, incurs significant short-term investments, while traditional digital reading revenue declines with rigid content costs, collectively impacting overall profitability - The company is undergoing business structure transformation, with rapid revenue growth in short-form drama and other derivative businesses, which have become the largest business segment[9] - To drive the 'domestic expansion + overseas breakthrough' dual-line development of the short-form drama business, the company's short-term investments continue to increase, dragging down profitability[9] - Revenue from the original digital reading platform business has declined, while content costs remain rigid, further eroding profits[9] Risk Warning The company emphasizes that this performance forecast is a preliminary estimate by the finance department and is unaudited, but states there are no significant uncertainties affecting its accuracy - These performance forecast data are preliminary estimates by the company's finance department and have not been audited by an accounting firm[10] Other Explanatory Matters The company reminds investors that the final financial data will be subject to the official 2025 semi-annual report disclosure, and advises caution regarding investment risks - The final accurate financial data will be based on the company's officially disclosed 2025 semi-annual report, and investors are reminded to be aware of investment risks[11]