湖北百思特律师事务所 关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2023 年年度股东大会 见证法律意见书 致：湖北和远气体股份有限公司 湖北百思特律师事务所（以下简称"本所"）接受湖北和远气体股份有限公 司（以下简称"公司"）委托，指派律师余威威、邬颖莹（以下简称"本所律师"） 出席并见证公司 2023 年年度股东大会（以下简称"本次股东大会"）。依据《中 华人民共和国公司法》（以下简称"《公司法》"）、《中华人民共和国证券法》（以 下简称"《证券法》"）、《上市公司股东大会规则》（以下简称"《股东大会规则》"）、 《上市公司治理准则》（以下简称"《治理准则》"）、《深圳证券交易所上市公司股 东大会网络投票实施细则》（以下简称"《深交所网络投票细则》"）以及《湖北和 远气体股份有限公司章程》（以下简称"《公司章程》"）等法律、法规和规范性文 件的有关规定，本所律师对公司本次股东大会的召集程序、召集人资格、本次股 东大会的召开、出席本次股东大会会议人员的资格、表决程序及表决结果等重要 事项进行见证，并出具本法律意见书。 为出具本法律意见书，本所特作出如下声明： 1、公司保证已向本所律师提供关于本次股东大会事宜所需的所有相关 ...

证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2024-025 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2023 年年度股东大会决议公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假 记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 1、 本次股东大会不存在否决议案的情形。 2、 本次股东大会不涉及变更以往股东大会已通过的决议。 特别提示 一、会议召开和出席情况 （一）会议召开情况 1、会议召开的时间： 现场会议时间：2024 年 5 月 14 日（星期二）14:30 6、公司于2024年4月23日在《证券时报》《证券日报》《上海证券报》《中 国证券报》和巨潮资讯网（http://www.cninfo.com.cn）上刊登了《关于召开公 司2023年年度股东大会的通知》的公告（公告编号：2024-021）。 7、会议召开的合法合规性：本次股东大会的召开符合《公司法》《上市公 司股东大会规则》《深圳证券交易所股票上市规则》等有关法律、行政法规、部 网络投票：通过深圳证券交易所交易系统进行网络投票的具体时间为：2024 年 5 月 14 日 9:15-9:25、9:30-11:30，13:00-15:00； 通过深圳 ...

证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2024-024 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 关于参加湖北辖区上市公司 2024 年投资者 网上集体接待日活动的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 为进一步加强与投资者的互动交流，湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以下简称 “公司”）将参加由湖北证监局指导、湖北上市公司协会主办、深圳市全景网络 有限公司承办的“提质增效重回报”——2024 年湖北辖区上市公司投资者网上 集体接待日，现将相关事项公告如下： 一、本次活动将采用网络远程的方式举行，投资者可登录“全景路演”网站 （https://rs.p5w.net），或关注微信公众号：全景财经，或下载全景路演 APP, 参与本次互动交流，活动时间为 2024 年 5 月 16 日（周四）14:30-16:00。届时 公司董事会秘书、财务总监、证券事务代表将在线就公司 2023 年度业绩、公司 治理、发展战略、经营状况、融资计划和行业解读等投资者关心的问题，与投资 者进行沟通与交流，欢迎广大投资者踊跃参与！ ...

证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2024-023 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 关于举办2023年度网上业绩说明会的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 重要内容提示： 会议问题征集：投资者可于 2024 年 5 月 8 日 17:00 前访问网址 https://eseb.cn/1d9LyJXkOw8 或使用微信扫描下方小程序码进行会前提问，公 司将通过本次业绩说明会，在信息披露允许范围内就投资者普遍关注的问题进行 回答。 湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）已于 2024 年 4 月 23 日在 巨潮资讯网上披露了《2023 年年度报告》及《2023 年年度报告摘要》（公告编 号：2024-012）。为便于广大投资者更加全面深入地了解公司经营业绩、发展战 略等情况，公司定于 2024 年 5 月 8 日（星期三）15:00-17:00 在"价值在线" （www.ir-online.cn）举办湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2023 年度网上业绩说明 会议召开时间：2024 年 05 月 08 日（星期三）15:00-17 ...

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2024 was ¥357,060,149.66, a decrease of 11.97% compared to ¥405,599,521.59 in the same period last year[5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥30,166,104.08, down 1.49% from ¥30,621,481.91 year-on-year[5] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥25,004,362.87, a decline of 16.97% compared to ¥30,114,651.60 in the previous year[5] - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative at -¥35,604,172.60, a significant decrease of 314.12% from -¥8,597,586.87 in the same period last year[5] - Total operating revenue for Q1 2024 was CNY 357.06 million, a decrease of 11.95% compared to CNY 405.60 million in the same period last year[28] - Operating profit for the first quarter is CNY 34,267,944.61, down from CNY 36,599,952.59, indicating a decrease of about 6.4% year-over-year[29] - Total revenue from operating activities decreased to CNY 277,394,345.34 from CNY 383,508,512.57, reflecting a decline of approximately 27.7%[30] - The net cash flow from operating activities is negative at CNY -35,604,172.60, compared to CNY -8,597,586.87 in the previous year, worsening by approximately 314.5%[30] - The basic and diluted earnings per share remain stable at CNY 0.19 for both periods[29] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of Q1 2024 were ¥4,426,508,820.97, an increase of 8.64% from ¥4,074,554,778.02 at the end of the previous year[5] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 161.39 million from CNY 241.99 million at the beginning of the period, a decline of 33.33%[26] - Accounts receivable increased to CNY 284.42 million from CNY 214.41 million, reflecting a rise of 32.61%[26] - Inventory rose to CNY 66.45 million, up 9.93% from CNY 60.93 million at the beginning of the period[27] - Non-current assets totaled CNY 3.50 billion, an increase of 11.31% from CNY 3.14 billion at the beginning of the period[27] - The company’s total assets reached CNY 4.43 billion, up 8.63% from CNY 4.07 billion at the beginning of the period[27] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased by 63.97% to ¥7,093,920.44 from ¥4,326,226.94 year-on-year, indicating a focus on innovation[12] - The company reported an increase in research and development expenses to CNY 7,093,920.44 from CNY 4,326,226.94, representing a growth of approximately 64.2%[29] Financing Activities - The company reported a 40.63% increase in short-term borrowings, rising to ¥633,550,000.00 from ¥450,500,000.00, indicating increased financing activities[10] - The cash flow from financing activities saw a net increase, primarily due to an increase in financing lease receipts, which rose to ¥400,385,307.09 from ¥199,753,500.00, a growth of 100.44%[14] - Cash flow from financing activities generated a net inflow of CNY 355,155,462.66, significantly up from CNY 192,855,335.62, marking an increase of about 84.3%[31] Government Support - The company received government subsidies amounting to ¥8,250,907.03, a significant increase of 209.04% compared to ¥2,669,842.32 in the previous year[12] Production and Projects - The company has initiated a new project for electronic specialty gases and electronic chemicals with a total investment of RMB 370 million[20] - The annual production capacity of electronic-grade high-purity ammonia has reached 20,000 tons, with trial production conditions met as of August 2023[21] - The project for producing high-purity carbon monoxide and methane has commenced trial production, contributing to the electronic specialty gases project[21] - The company has established a new electronic specialty gases and functional materials industrial park in Yichang, covering an area of 880 acres[23] - The Yichang project includes a facility for producing 80,000 tons/year of photovoltaic-grade trichlorosilane, which is now ready for trial production[23] - The company has a total of 15.27 million tons of ammonia water and food-grade carbon dioxide in trial production as part of its electronic specialty gases project[22] - The company is focused on enhancing its competitiveness in the electronic specialty gases and chemicals sector, which is expected to improve profitability[22] - Risks associated with the transition from trial production to full capacity and market demand fluctuations have been highlighted[22] - The company invested CNY 48.83 million to expand the electronic-grade silane project to 5,000 tons/year in Yichang Industrial Park[24] - As of February 2024, the production facilities for trichlorosilane and silicon tetrachloride have stabilized, and the planned 5,000 tons/year electronic-grade silane is ready for trial production[25] Shareholder Information - The total number of common shareholders at the end of the reporting period is 9,669[16] - The largest shareholder, Yang Tao, holds 20.97% of the shares, totaling 33,549,769 shares[16] Risks and Challenges - The company is currently facing risks related to market demand fluctuations and the stability of production quality during the trial production phase[25]

关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 非经营性资金占用及其他关联资金往来情 况的专项报告 关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 非经营性资金占用及其他关联资金往来情况 的专项报告 信会师报字[2024]第 ZE10215 号 湖北和远气体股份有限公司全体股东： 我们审计了湖北和远气体股份有限公司(以下简称"和远气 体")2023 年度的财务报表，包括 2023 年 12 月 31 日的合并及母公司 资产负债表、2023 年度合并及母公司利润表、合并及母公司现金流 量表、合并及母公司所有者权益变动表和相关财务报表附注，并于 2024 年 4 月 22 日出具了报告号为信会师报字(2024)第 ZE10214 号的 无保留意见审计报告。 和远气体管理层根据中国证券监督管理委员会《上市公司监管指 引第 8 号——上市公司资金往来、对外担保的监管要求》（证监会公 告〔2022〕26 号）和《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律监管指南第 1 号——业务办理》的相关规定编制了后附的 2023 年度非经营性资金 占用及其他关联资金往来情况汇总表（以下简称"汇总表"）。 编制汇总表并确保其真实、准确、完整是和远气体管理层的责任。 我们将汇总表所载信 ...

湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2023 年 12 月 31 日 内部控制评价报告 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 内部控制评价报告 湖北和远气体股份有限公司全体股东： 根据《企业内部控制基本规范》及其配套指引的规定和其他内部控制监管要 求（以下简称"企业内部控制规范体系"），结合湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以 下简称"公司"）内部控制制度和评价办法，在内部控制日常监督和专项监督的基 础上，我们对公司 2023 年 12 月 31 日（内部控制评价报告基准日）的内部控制 有效性进行了评价。 一、重要声明 按照企业内部控制规范体系的规定，建立健全和有效实施内部控制，评价其 有效性，并如实披露内部控制评价报告是公司董事会的责任。监事会对董事会建 立和实施内部控制进行监督。经理层负责组织领导企业内部控制的日常运行。公 司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证本报告内容不存在任何虚假 记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏，并对报告内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担个 别及连带法律责任。 公司内部控制的目标是合理保证经营管理合法合规、资产安全、财务报告及 相关信息真实完整，提高经营效率和效果，促进实现发展战略。由于内部控制存 在的固有局限 ...

证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2024-015 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 关于选聘会计师事务所的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 特别提示：本次选聘会计师事务所符合财政部、国务院国资委、证监会印发 的《国有企业、上市公司选聘会计师事务所管理办法》（财会〔2023〕4 号）的 规定。 湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"或"本公司"）于 2024 年 4 月 22 日召开第四届董事会第二十三次会议和第四届监事会第十七次会议，审 议通过《关于选聘会计师事务所的议案》，拟聘任立信会计师事务所（特殊普通 合伙）（以下简称"立信"）为公司 2024 年度审计机构。本议案需提交公司 2023 年年度股东大会审议。现将有关事项公告如下： 一、拟聘任会计师事务所的基本情况 （一）机构信息 立信会计师事务所（特殊普通合伙）（以下简称"立信"）由我国会计泰斗 潘序伦博士于 1927 年在上海创建，1986 年复办，2010 年成为全国首家完成改制 的特殊普通合伙制会计师事务所，注册地址为上海市，首席合伙人为朱建弟先生。 立信是国际 ...

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2023 reached ¥1,654,555,350, representing a 25.19% increase compared to ¥1,321,607,370 in 2022[17]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was ¥83,767,211.10, a 12.51% increase from ¥75,167,244.90 in 2022[17]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2023 were both ¥0.52, up 10.64% from ¥0.47 in 2022[17]. - Total assets increased by 38.60% to ¥4,074,554,770 at the end of 2023 from ¥2,939,776,270 at the end of 2022[17]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders rose to ¥1,292,318,840, reflecting a 7.63% increase from ¥1,203,864,450 in 2022[17]. - The company reported a net profit of ¥3,557,613.90 from non-recurring gains and losses in 2023, compared to a loss of ¥2,194,633.56 in 2022[24]. - The company’s gross profit margin improved to 30%, up from 28% in the previous year, reflecting better cost management and pricing strategies[90]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of 1.5 billion yuan in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 15%[89]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 50.85% to ¥20,880,799.40 in 2023 from ¥42,484,373.10 in 2022[17]. - Operating cash inflow increased by 17.30% to ¥1,375,919,349.04, while operating cash outflow rose by 19.86% to ¥1,355,038,549.57, resulting in a net cash flow from operating activities of ¥20,880,799.47, a decrease of 50.85% year-on-year[135]. - Investment cash inflow decreased by 73.24% to ¥4,814,856.06, and investment cash outflow decreased by 29.29% to ¥456,547,171.62, leading to a net cash outflow from investment activities of ¥451,732,315.56, a reduction of 28.03% year-on-year[136]. - The total investment amount for the reporting period reached CNY 1,146,452,202, representing a significant increase of 95.84% compared to CNY 585,415,375.29 in the same period last year[147]. Market and Industry Trends - The global industrial gas market size was 1,023.8 billion RMB in 2022 and is expected to grow to 1,329.9 billion RMB by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7%[29]. - The Chinese industrial gas market size was 196.4 billion RMB in 2022 and is projected to reach 284.2 billion RMB by 2026, reflecting a CAGR of about 10%, which is higher than the global market growth rate[29]. - The demand for industrial gases is expected to grow significantly in emerging industries such as electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy, outpacing traditional industries[35]. - The industrial gas industry in China is experiencing significant growth, driven by the country's continuous economic development, with industrial added value increasing from 5.9% to nearly 30% of the global total over the past 20 years[160]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company aims to achieve an annual output value of 5 billion yuan by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan in 2025, positioning itself among the top players in the domestic gas industry[172]. - The company plans to increase its revenue by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, focusing on market expansion and product diversification[177]. - The company is actively pursuing market expansion opportunities, particularly in the specialty gas market, to increase its market share[86]. - The company is focusing on internationalization by adopting global standards in talent management, operational thinking, and company image[177]. - The company has established a clear roadmap for future growth, with ongoing projects expected to contribute to revenue in the coming years[86]. Research and Development - The company is committed to increasing R&D investment to drive market innovation and expand its product offerings in specialty gases and new materials[49]. - R&D investment amounted to ¥38,875,147.59 in 2023, a 61.58% increase from ¥24,059,756.86 in 2022[134]. - The company has developed 14 invention patents and 125 utility model patents, focusing on energy-saving technologies and industrial waste gas recovery[81]. - The company is focusing on the research and development of electronic-grade high-purity hydrogen, with the project also completed in December 2023[133]. Operational Efficiency and Safety - The company is committed to enhancing safety management and has established a comprehensive safety responsibility system across all operations[175]. - The company emphasizes safety management through annual risk assessments and a "13579" safety management model, enhancing employee safety awareness and emergency response capabilities[182]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its operational efficiency through new technology and product development initiatives[88]. - The company has established a comprehensive quality management system and has passed the "Four-in-One" certification (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and intellectual property management)[100]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of 9 members, including 3 independent directors, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements[198]. - The supervisory board is composed of 3 members, including 1 employee supervisor, fulfilling its responsibilities in monitoring major company activities[199]. - The company is focused on maintaining independence from its controlling shareholders, ensuring that business operations and decision-making processes are not interfered with[197]. - The company is actively engaging with investors and stakeholders to ensure transparency and compliance with governance standards[196].

湖北和远气体股份有限公司 关于召开公司 2023 年年度股东大会的通知 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚 假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2024-021 湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）于2024年4月22日（星期 一）召开第四届董事会第二十三次会议，定于2024年5月14日（星期二）14:30召 开2023年年度股东大会，现将有关事项通知如下： 一、 召开会议的基本情况 （一）股东大会届次：2023 年年度股东大会 （二）股东大会召集人：公司董事会，第四届董事会第二十三次会议审议通 过了《关于提请召开公司 2023 年年度股东大会的议案》，同意召开本次股东大 会。 （三）会议召开的合法、合规性：本次股东大会会议的召开符合有关法律、 行政法规、部门规章、规范性文件、深圳证券交易所业务规则和《公司章程》的 有关规定。 （四）会议召开的日期、时间： 1、现场会议：2024 年 5 月 14 日（星期二）14:30 2、网络投票： 通过深圳证券交易所交易系统进行网络投票的具体时间为：2024 年 5 月 14 日 9 ...