Summary by Futu AI
ec healthcare (EC Healthcare) announced a positive profit forecast on November 19, 2024, expecting significant growth in financial performance for the six months ending on September 30, 2024. Based on preliminary unaudited consolidated management accounts, the company expects profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization to increase by no less than 7% compared to the same period last year, while net profit is expected to increase by no less than 60%. The gains primarily stem from operational efficiency improvements at newly established service points, headquarters cost optimization, and reduced net interest expenses. The company reminds shareholders and potential investors that these preliminary data are unaudited, and final performance may be affected by other factors. EC Healthcare plans to announce detailed mid-year performance on November 28, 2024.