2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票之发行保荐书 华林证券股份有限公司（以下简称"本保荐人"）接受关于湖北和远气体股 份有限公司（以下简称"发行人"、"公司"）的委托，担任其 2024 年度向特 定对象发行 A 股股票并在主板上市的保荐人。 本保荐人及其保荐代表人根据《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 和中国证监会的有关规定，诚实守信，勤勉尽责，严格按照依法制订的业务规则、 行业执业规范和道德准则出具发行保荐书，并保证所出具文件的真实性、准确性 和完整性。 本发行保荐书如无特别说明，相关用语具有与《湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票募集说明书》中相同的含义。 3-1-1 关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 公司证券发行注册管理办法》（以下简称"《管理办法》"）等有关法律、法规 第一节 本次证券发行基本情况 一、保荐代表人及其他项目人员情况 | 成员 | 姓名 | 保荐业务执业情况 | 保荐代表人，曾负责或参与芯朋微（688508）、显盈科技 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ...

股票简称：和远气体 证券代码：002971 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 Hubei Heyuan Gas Co., Ltd. （湖北省宜昌市长阳土家族自治县龙舟坪镇龙舟大道 52 号 （馨农家园）2 栋 1102 号） 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票 募集说明书 （修订稿） 保荐人（主承销商） 西藏自治区拉萨市柳梧新区国际总部城 3 幢 1 单元 5-5 二零二五年八月 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2024年度向特定对象发行A股股票募集说明书 声 明 本公司全体董事、监事、高级管理人员承诺募集说明书不存在任何虚假记载、 误导性陈述或重大遗漏，并保证所披露信息的真实、准确、完整。 公司负责人、主管会计工作负责人及会计机构负责人（会计主管人员）保证 募集说明书中财务会计报告真实、准确、完整。 证券监督管理机构及其他政府部门对本次发行所作的任何决定，均不表明其 对发行人所发行证券的价值或者投资人的收益作出实质性判断或者保证。任何与 之相反的声明均属虚假不实陈述。 根据《证券法》的规定，证券依法发行后，发行人经营与收益的变化，由发 行人自行负责，由此变化引致的投资风险，由投资者自行负责。 1-1-1 湖北和远气 ...

证券代码：002971 证券简称：和远气体 公告编号：2025-051 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 董事会 关于向特定对象发行股票审核问询函回复等 文件更新的提示性公告 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。 根据湖北和远气体股份有限公司(以下简称"公司")于 2025 年 2 月 26 日收 到的深圳证券交易所(以下简称"深交所")《关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司申 请向特定对象发行股票的审核问询函》（审核函〔2025〕120008 号）(以下简称 《审核问询函》)要求，公司会同相关中介机构对《审核问询函》所提出的问题 进行了认真研究和落实后，对《审核问询函》所列问题进行了逐项说明和回复， 具体内容详见公司于 2025 年 3 月 20 日、2025 年 7 月 26 日分别在巨潮资讯网 (www.cninfo.com.cn)披露的《关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司申请向特定对象 发行股票的审核问询函回复》等相关文件。 后续公司根据已披露的《2025 年半年度报告》，会同相关中介机构对《关 于湖北和远气体股份有限公司申请向特定对象发行股票的审核问询函回复》中 ...

湖北和远气体股份有限公司 与 华林证券股份有限公司 关于 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 申请向特定对象发行股票 的审核问询函回复 保荐人（主承销商） （西藏自治区拉萨市柳梧新区国际总部城3幢1单元5-5） 二〇二五年八月 1-1 深圳证券交易所： 根据深圳证券交易所上市审核中心 2025 年 2 月 26 日出具的《关于湖北和远 气体股份有限公司申请向特定对象发行股票的审核问询函》（审核函〔2025〕 120008 号）（以下简称"问询函"）的要求，湖北和远气体股份有限公司（以 下简称"和远气体"、"发行人"、"申请人"、"上市公司"或"公司"）已 会同华林证券股份有限公司（以下简称"保荐人"或"华林证券"）、泰和泰（武 汉）律师事务所（以下简称"律师"或"泰和泰"）及立信会计师事务所（特殊 普通合伙）（以下简称"会计师"或"立信"）等中介机构本着勤勉尽责、诚实 守信的原则，对问询函所提出的问题进行了逐项落实，现将有关事项回复如下， 请予以审核。 如无特别说明，本回复报告中的简称或名词释义与《湖北和远气体股份有限 公司 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票募集说明书（申报稿）》（以下简称"募 集说明书"）一致 ...

华林证券股份有限公司 关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票 上市保荐书 保荐人（主承销商） （西藏自治区拉萨市柳梧新区国际总部城3幢1单元5-5） 二〇二五年八月 华林证券股份有限公司 关于湖北和远气体股份有限公司 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票上市保荐书 中国证券监督管理委员会、深圳证券交易所： 华林证券股份有限公司（以下简称"华林证券"）及其指定的保荐代表人根 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》"）、《证券发行上市保荐业务管理办法》（以 下简称"《管理办法》"）和《深圳证券交易所股票发行上市审核规则》等有关 法律、法规和深圳证券交易所及中国证监会的有关规定，诚实守信，勤勉尽责， 严格按照依法制定的业务规则和行业自律规范出具上市保荐书，并保证所出具文 件真实、准确、完整。 （本上市保荐书中如无特别说明，相关用语具有与《湖北和远气体股份有限 公司 2024 年度向特定对象发行 A 股股票募集说明书》中相同的含义）。 一、发行人基本情况 | 发行人 | 湖北和远气体股份有限公司 | | --- | - ...

Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 806 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.36% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 49.17 million yuan, up 12.43% year-on-year [1] - The second quarter alone saw a revenue of 451 million yuan, an increase of 8.71% year-on-year, with net profit soaring by 76.67% to 23.98 million yuan [1] Financial Performance - Gross margin improved to 20.59%, up 7.35% year-on-year, while net margin increased to 6.3%, a rise of 11.21% [1] - Total operating expenses (sales, management, and financial expenses) amounted to 110 million yuan, accounting for 13.62% of revenue, which is a 23.99% increase year-on-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) rose to 0.23 yuan, reflecting a 9.52% increase compared to the previous year [1] Balance Sheet Changes - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 43.26% to 479 million yuan, attributed to an increase in margin deposits [3] - Accounts receivable rose by 15.95% to 290 million yuan, driven by increased sales revenue [3] - Interest-bearing liabilities grew by 22.64% to 3.695 billion yuan, indicating a rise in short-term borrowing to support business development [3] Cash Flow Analysis - Operating cash flow saw a significant increase of 311.89%, primarily due to an increase in VAT refunds [4] - Investment cash flow improved by 62.32% as cash outflows for construction projects decreased significantly [4] - Financing cash flow decreased by 76.8%, reflecting a reduction in debt financing as per the company's funding strategy [4] Business Model and Investment Returns - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) was reported at 4.56%, indicating a relatively weak capital return [5] - Historical data shows a median ROIC of 9.14% since the company went public, suggesting potential for better investment returns [5] - The business model relies heavily on capital expenditure and marketing, necessitating careful evaluation of capital projects and spending [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company has demonstrated steady growth in its financial performance, with significant advancements in its electronic specialty gas strategic transformation and hydrogen energy initiatives [1][2] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 806 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.36% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 49.17 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.43% [1] Strategic Developments - The company's electronic specialty gas strategic transformation has shown significant results, with all planned products in the Qianjiang electronic specialty gas industrial park completed and high-purity hydrogen and carbon monoxide entering mass production [1] - The Yichang electronic specialty gas and functional materials industrial park has seven products, including electronic-grade silane and nitrogen trifluoride, entering trial production, aiming for full production in the second half of the year [1] Hydrogen Energy Initiatives - The Qianjiang project, with an annual production capacity of 320 million cubic meters of hydrogen, is ramping up production to supply ultra-pure hydrogen products for fuel cells and chip manufacturing, establishing a competitive advantage in the hydrogen energy sector [1] - The company's tail gas recovery business has achieved technological implementation in the optical fiber and semiconductor fields, creating a resource recycling model with good environmental and economic benefits [1] Product Portfolio and Market Position - The company has developed a product system comprising five series of electronic specialty gases: silicon-based, fluorine-based, ammonia-based, chlorine-based, and carbon-based, which are widely used in integrated circuits, display panels, LEDs, and solar cells [2] - The two industrial parks leverage resource utilization, scalability, and circular economy advantages, significantly enhancing product competitiveness [2] - The company's strategic location in Central China, near the Yangtze River, allows for convenient service to major economic regions, positioning it well to meet the growing domestic demand for electronic specialty gas [2]

Core Insights - The company reported a total operating revenue of 806 million yuan, an increase of 33.7 million yuan compared to the same period last year, marking a 4.36% year-on-year growth [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 49.17 million yuan, up by 5.44 million yuan from the previous year, reflecting a 12.43% increase year-on-year [1] - The net cash inflow from operating activities was 45.49 million yuan, an increase of 34.44 million yuan compared to the same period last year, representing a 311.89% year-on-year growth [1] Financial Ratios - The latest debt-to-asset ratio stands at 71.41%, a decrease of 1.71 percentage points from the same period last year [3] - The latest gross profit margin is 20.59%, an increase of 0.69 percentage points from the previous quarter and a 1.41 percentage points increase year-on-year [3] - The return on equity (ROE) is reported at 3.11% [3] Earnings Per Share - The diluted earnings per share (EPS) is 0.23 yuan, an increase of 0.02 yuan compared to the same period last year, reflecting a 9.52% year-on-year growth [3] Asset Management - The latest total asset turnover ratio is 0.14 times, and the inventory turnover ratio is 8.89 times [3] Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders is 9,841, with the top ten shareholders holding a total of 131 million shares, accounting for 62.06% of the total share capital [3] - The top shareholders include Wutao with 20.6%, Hubei Jiaotou Investment Co., Ltd. with 9.35%, and Yang Feng with 7.41% [3]

Core Insights - The company reported significant growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating strong operational performance and market demand [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 5 billion, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - Net profit for the same period was reported at 1 billion, showing a 25% year-on-year growth [1] - The company's gross margin improved to 40%, up from 35% in the previous year, reflecting better cost management and pricing strategies [1] Market Position - The company has strengthened its market position, capturing a larger share in the gas industry, which is expected to grow further due to increasing energy demands [1] - Strategic partnerships and investments in technology have enhanced the company's competitive edge [1] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in the second half of 2025, driven by expanding customer base and new product offerings [1] - Management has outlined plans for further investment in infrastructure to support increased production capacity [1]

Group 1 - The company guarantees that the information disclosed is true, accurate, and complete without any false records, misleading statements, or significant omissions [1][10]. - All directors attended the board meeting that reviewed the report [3]. - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends, issue bonus shares, or increase capital from reserves during the reporting period [4]. Group 2 - The company has not experienced any changes in its controlling shareholder or actual controller during the reporting period [6]. - The company has completed the production of all planned products at the Qianjiang Electronic Specialty Gas Industrial Park, aiming for full production by 2025 [6][7]. - The Yichang Electronic Specialty Gas and Functional Materials Industrial Park is in the trial production phase for several products, with stable operations expected to be achieved this year [7]. Group 3 - The company held its fifth board meeting on August 18, 2025, to discuss various resolutions, including the approval of the 2025 semi-annual report [32][33]. - The board proposed the nomination of Mr. Cao Hongfeng as a candidate for a non-independent director, pending approval from the shareholders' meeting [35]. - The company plans to revise its articles of association and governance systems, including the abolition of the supervisory board, to enhance governance [38][39]. Group 4 - The company will hold its second extraordinary shareholders' meeting on September 5, 2025, to discuss the proposed resolutions [52][58]. - The meeting will allow for both on-site and online voting, with specific timeframes for participation [53][54]. - Shareholders must register by September 4, 2025, to attend the meeting [59].