According to preliminary data released by its finance department, the company's net profit for the first three quarters of 2008 is estimated to have increased by 100%, as compared to the same period in 2007 when net profit was RMB126.89 mln and EPS was RMB 0.458.

The increase is mainly attributable to the company's sales growth of coke and methanol.

Detailed information pertaining to the company's financial status can be found in its 3Q 2008 Report.

Board of Directors
13 Oct 2008


Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date: 13 Oct 2008

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