GUIDE INFRARED(SZ:002414)2024-07-09 09:35Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of between 16 million and 18 million yuan, representing a decrease of 91.32% to 92.28% compared to the same period last year, where the profit was 207.38 million yuan [3]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be between 800,000 and 1.2 million yuan, a decline of 99.37% to 99.58% from the previous year's profit of 191.24 million yuan [3]. - Basic earnings per share are estimated to be between 0.0037 yuan and 0.0042 yuan, down from 0.0486 yuan per share in the same period last year [3]. Revenue and Growth - The company has experienced a growth in revenue in the infrared consumer products sector, despite a decline in revenue from equipment products due to project delays and price reductions [4]. Operational Challenges - Increased investment in high-tech product research and development and rising operational costs, particularly in R&D, labor, and asset depreciation, have negatively impacted profitability compared to the previous year [4].