VEKEN TECHNOLOGY(600152)2025-01-16 07:46Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately -31 million yuan for the year 2024, a decrease in loss of 89.3 million yuan compared to the previous year[3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders, after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, is expected to be approximately -91 million yuan for 2024[3]. - In the previous year, the total profit was -151.26 million yuan, and the net profit attributable to shareholders was -120.3 million yuan[5]. - There are no significant uncertainties that could affect the accuracy of this earnings forecast[8]. - The forecast data is preliminary and subject to final audited financial statements[9]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased by 38 million yuan year-on-year in 2024 due to increased investment in R&D[6]. - The Nanchang base for sodium batteries is in the investment and early industrialization stage, leading to higher product costs and significant investment in technology development and process improvement[7]. Other Income - The company recorded a gain of 32.45 million yuan from the transfer of equity in its subsidiary Shanghai Weiyun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. in 2024[7].