Sinotruk Jinan Truck Co. Ltd. provided earnings guidance for the six months ended June 30, 2013. For the period, the company's unaudited net profit attributable to the equity holders is expected to be approximately RMB 157,000,000 to RMB 176,800,000, representing an increase of approximately 300% to 350% compared with its published unaudited net profit attributable to the equity holders in the amount of RMB 39,300,000 for the same period in 2012.

The increase in net profit is mainly attributable to, among other matters, the implementation of more stringent cost controls; the reduction of scales of borrowing; and optimization of its borrowing portfolio.