Company Performance - Antai Group expects a net loss of approximately 95 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a significant reduction from a loss of 183 million yuan in the same period last year [2] - The company's net loss excluding non-recurring items is projected to be around 91 million yuan, compared to a loss of 185 million yuan in the previous year [2] - The reduction in losses is attributed to the successful transition of the coking business to a processing model, which has mitigated some market risks [2] Business Operations - Antai Group primarily engages in the production and sale of coke and section steel products [2] - The company faced production scale reductions and increased unit costs due to major repairs in the first quarter, while the second quarter saw stable production and sales but declining prices for key products like coal tar and H-beams [2] - The current losses are mainly concentrated in the section steel business, which has not yet shown effective improvement [2] Industry Analysis - The domestic steel billet market has been operating weakly in the first half of 2025, with a 13.78% year-on-year decline in average prices [3] - As of June 30, 2025, the closing price for domestic steel billets was 2,943 yuan per ton, down 5.58% from the beginning of the year [3] - The steel industry has experienced a downward trend since 2022, characterized by weak demand, high inventory levels, and high raw material costs, which have pressured profitability [4] - The market is expected to continue facing imbalances between supply and demand, with intensified competition and increased operational pressures for companies in 2024 [4]