HFM(SH:603011)2024-07-09 08:17Financial Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 to be between 9 million and 12 million yuan, a decrease of 34.19 million to 37.19 million yuan compared to the same period last year, representing a year-on-year decline of 74.02% to 80.51%[2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between 6 million and 8 million yuan, down by 21.70 million to 23.70 million yuan year-on-year, reflecting a decrease of 73.07% to 79.80%[3]. - In the same period last year, the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 46.19 million yuan and a net profit of 29.70 million yuan after deducting non-recurring gains and losses[4]. Performance Decline Factors - The decline in performance is primarily attributed to external economic conditions and weak downstream equipment investment, leading to intensified competition and declining prices in the machine tool industry, which has resulted in a decrease in the gross profit margin of the company's machine tool business[5]. Forecast Accuracy and Risks - The data provided in the performance forecast has not been audited by registered accountants[3]. - The company has not identified any significant uncertainties that could affect the accuracy of this performance forecast[6]. - Investors are advised to pay attention to investment risks as the forecast data is preliminary and the final financial data will be disclosed in the official 2024 semi-annual report[7].