Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-12-27 12:20Core Viewpoint - Jiangte Electric (002176) has reported a significant floating loss exceeding 10% of its audited net profit from the previous year, amounting to over 10 million yuan, due to short-selling lithium carbonate futures amid rising prices in the commodity market [4][6]. Group 1: Financial Impact - The company's trading in commodity futures and derivatives has resulted in confirmed losses and floating losses that exceed 10% of its net profit, which is over 10 million yuan [4]. - Jiangte Electric's net profit has been in decline for two consecutive years, with reported losses of 396.91 million yuan in 2023 and 319.18 million yuan in 2024 [14]. - The company's revenue has also decreased significantly, from 2.8 billion yuan in 2023 to 2.1 billion yuan in 2024, representing a decline of 24.86% [14]. Group 2: Business Operations - Jiangte Electric engages in commodity futures and derivatives trading to mitigate operational risks associated with price fluctuations of raw materials and products [10]. - The company has been involved in trading lithium carbonate, soda ash, and copper, with the primary cause of losses attributed to the recent surge in lithium carbonate futures prices [6][10]. - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate rose from 92,400 yuan per ton a month ago to 116,300 yuan per ton recently, marking an increase of over 8% [10]. Group 3: Resource Management - Jiangte Electric holds multiple mining rights in the Yichun area, with proven lithium resource reserves exceeding 100 million tons [16]. - The company is currently contesting the potential cancellation of its mining rights for the Shiziling lithium ceramic stone mine and is preparing for the production of the Qian坑 lithium mine [17].