Dowstone(SZ:300409)2024-04-19 12:34Financial Forecast Revision - The company revised its 2023 net profit forecast to a loss of 23 million to 29.5 million yuan, compared to a previous estimate of a profit of 33 million to 43 million yuan, representing a significant downward adjustment [4]. - The expected net profit for 2023 is projected to decline by 50.11% to 61.71% compared to the previous year, which reported a net profit of 86.19 million yuan [4]. - The adjustments in the forecast are attributed to changes in accounting treatment and the impact of market conditions on the company's operations, particularly in the lithium carbonate business [7]. Impairment Losses - The company plans to recognize impairment losses totaling approximately 4.11 million yuan due to adjustments in its subsidiary's operations and related asset valuations [7]. - Additional impairment provisions include 3.5 million yuan for inventory and 8.9 million yuan for credit losses, further impacting the net profit [8]. - The impairment of goodwill related to asset groups has been estimated at around 6.1 million yuan, contributing to the overall adjustment in net profit [7]. Communication and Apologies - The company has communicated with its auditing firm regarding the performance forecast revision, and no significant disagreements have been reported [6]. - The company expressed sincere apologies to investors for the inconvenience caused by the forecast revision and committed to improving management practices to ensure accuracy in future forecasts [10]. Financial Reporting - The final financial data for 2023 will be disclosed in the official annual report, and investors are advised to make cautious decisions based on this information [10]. - The company has recognized a deferred tax asset reversal of approximately 22 million yuan due to historical losses from its subsidiary [7].