Core Viewpoint - China Oriental Group (00581) expects a net profit of approximately RMB 270 million to RMB 315 million for the fiscal year 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 20% to 40% despite ongoing weak demand for downstream steel products [1] Group Factors - The anticipated increase in net profit is primarily attributed to several factors, including: - (i) A decline in the prices of key raw materials, which is decreasing at a faster rate than the prices of steel products [1] - (ii) The company's ongoing implementation of lean management strategies, including cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and management optimization [1] - (iii) An annual rebound in the production and sales volume of steel products, contributing to an overall improvement in gross margins [1]