ST中嘉(000889) - 2024 Q2 - 季度业绩预告

2024 Semi-Annual Performance Forecast I. Estimated Performance for the Current Period The company forecasts a net loss for the first half of 2024, providing estimated ranges for net profit attributable to shareholders, net profit after non-recurring items, and basic earnings per share, indicating a narrowed loss compared to the prior year - The performance forecast period is from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024[2] - A net profit loss is anticipated[2] Key Financial Indicators for 2024 Semi-Annual Performance Forecast | Item | Current Period (Estimated) | Prior Year Same Period | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------- | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company (million yuan) | Loss: 12.0340 – 18.0510 | Loss: 14.5119 | | Net Profit After Deducting Non-Recurring Gains and Losses (million yuan) | Loss: 10.7608 – 16.1412 | Loss: 16.8358 | | Basic Earnings Per Share (yuan/share) | Loss: 0.0129 – 0.0193 | Loss: 0.0155 | - This performance forecast has not been pre-audited by a certified public accountant[4] II. Communication with Accounting Firm The report mentions communication with the accounting firm but does not disclose specific details, indicating the performance forecast has not yet undergone pre-audit by a certified public accountant - The report mentions communication with the accounting firm, but specific details were not provided[2] - The performance forecast has not been pre-audited by a certified public accountant[4] III. Explanation of Performance Changes The reduction in company losses is primarily due to improved gross profit margin in information intelligent transmission services and reduced expenses, despite increased revenue but slightly lower gross profit margin in communication network maintenance services, reflecting stable overall operations with minor changes - Communication network maintenance services saw increased revenue due to expanded bidding areas, but a decrease in bid unit price led to a slight decline in gross profit margin compared to the prior year[5] - Information intelligent transmission services improved product gross profit through optimizing business products, channel resources, and adjusting marketing strategies[5] - Operating expenses decreased due to measures such as optimizing personnel structure and reducing rental costs[5] - Overall operating conditions remained stable with minor changes compared to the prior year, resulting in reduced losses[5] IV. Other Relevant Information The company emphasizes that the performance forecast data is preliminary, with final figures to be disclosed in the semi-annual report, and advises investors to be aware of investment risks - The data in this performance forecast is based on preliminary calculations by the company's finance department[6] - Specific financial data will be fully disclosed in the company's 2024 semi-annual report[6] - Investors are kindly reminded to be aware of investment risks[6] - The company's designated information disclosure media include China Securities Journal, Securities Times, Securities Daily, and Juchao Information Network (www.cninfo.com.cn)[3](index=3&type=chunk)