Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium (01772) expects a net loss attributable to shareholders for the six months ending June 30, 2025, to be in the range of RMB 300 million to RMB 550 million, representing a decrease in net loss of approximately 27.67% to 60.55% compared to the same period last year [1] Group 1 - The expected net loss range for the company is RMB 300 million to RMB 550 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss [1] - The expected loss after excluding non-recurring items is projected to be between RMB 500 million and RMB 950 million, which is an increase of approximately 211.74% to 492.30% compared to the previous year [1] - The basic loss per share is anticipated to be between RMB 0.15 and RMB 0.27, compared to a loss of RMB 0.38 per share in the same period last year [1] Group 2 - The primary reason for the performance change is the continuous decline in sales prices of lithium salts and lithium battery products, which has impacted overall operational performance despite growth in the battery segment's production capacity and sales [1] - The company has made provisions for asset impairment related to inventory and other assets according to Chinese accounting standards [1] - The company generated significant non-recurring income during the reporting period, mainly due to investment income and fair value changes [2] - The investment income was derived from the disposal of certain energy storage projects by its subsidiary Shenzhen Yichu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., as well as the disposal of shares in other companies [2] - The company experienced fair value losses due to the continuous decline in the price of financial assets primarily held in Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS) [2] - A hedging strategy using options was employed to mitigate the risk exposure from the decline in PLS stock price, which helped offset some of the fair value losses [2]