XINJI ENERGY(SH:601918) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-06-04 23:15Core Viewpoint - The sudden resignation of Wang Zhigen, chairman of Xinji Energy, raises concerns as he left just over a month before his term was set to end in July 2025, citing age as the reason for his departure [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Wang Zhigen is the third chairman to resign in four years, following Chen Pei and Yang Boda, both of whom faced serious disciplinary investigations [3][5]. - Wang's resignation is notable as he was born in September 1966, making him under 59 years old, and his expected retirement age would not be until September 2026 [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Xinji Energy reported a revenue of 2.91 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.85%, and a net profit of 532 million yuan, down 11.01% [7][8]. - The company’s inventory reached 500 million yuan by the end of Q1, reflecting a significant increase of 62.59% year-on-year, primarily due to rising coal stock [9]. Group 3: Market Context - Xinji Energy's performance is influenced by the coal market, with a reported decline in coal sales revenue of 0.85% in Q1 2025 [8]. - The company plans to reduce its coal production by approximately 2.91% in 2025, with an expected output of 18.5 million tons [7].