Section I Definitions This section defines common terms, company names, and business-related terminology to ensure accurate report interpretation Section II Company Profile and Key Financial Indicators This section provides the company's basic information, contact details, stock overview, and key financial performance indicators for the reporting period I. Company Information This section provides basic information for Shuifa Pace Gas Co., Ltd., including its Chinese name, abbreviation, foreign name, and legal representative - The company's Chinese name is Shuifa Pace Gas Co., Ltd., abbreviated as Shuifa Gas, with Zhu Xianlei as the legal representative17 II. Contact Persons and Information This section lists contact details for the company's Board Secretary and Securities Affairs Representative, including names, addresses, phone numbers, fax, and email, to facilitate investor communication - The Board Secretary is Yu Ying, and the Securities Affairs Representative is Li Li, both located at 10th Floor, Shuifa Building, 33399 Jingshi East Road, Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province18 III. Overview of Basic Information Changes This section outlines basic company information, including its registered and office addresses - The company's registered address is 73 Zhenpeng Industrial City, Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone, and its office address is 10th Floor, Shuifa Building, 33399 Jingshi East Road, Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province19 IV. Overview of Information Disclosure and Document Custody Location Changes This section specifies the company's designated newspapers, website address for information disclosure, and the location for report custody - The company's information disclosure newspapers include "China Securities Journal", "Shanghai Securities News", and "Securities Times", with the website www.sse.com.cn, and reports are kept at the company's Securities Department20 V. Company Stock Overview This section provides information on the company's stock, including its listing exchange, abbreviation, code, and previous abbreviation - The company's A-shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with stock abbreviation Shuifa Gas, stock code 603318, and previous abbreviation Pace Shares21 VII. Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators During the reporting period, the company's operating revenue decreased by 7.40% year-on-year, while total profit and net profit attributable to shareholders significantly declined by 103.64% and 218.33% respectively, primarily due to reduced gas operation income, delayed equipment business revenue recognition, increased asset impairment losses, and litigation provisions; however, net cash flow from operating activities increased by 389.83% year-on-year (I) Key Accounting Data In H1 2025, operating revenue decreased by 7.40% to CNY 1.189 billion, while total profit and net profit attributable to shareholders significantly declined, with operating cash flow increasing by 389.83% Key Accounting Data for H1 2025 | Key Accounting Data (Jan-Jun) | Current Period (CNY) | Prior Period Adjusted (CNY) | YoY Change (%) | | :------------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Operating Revenue | 1,189,372,873.24 | 1,284,439,467.60 | -7.40 | | Total Profit | -4,307,927.64 | 118,242,792.78 | -103.64 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | -61,056,969.50 | 51,597,152.22 | -218.33 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) | -14,254,285.92 | 44,149,894.15 | -132.29 | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 92,227,656.80 | 18,828,581.02 | 389.83 | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders (Period-End) | 1,435,268,466.30 | 1,487,920,579.80 | -3.54 | | Total Assets (Period-End) | 4,156,367,531.77 | 4,219,515,694.00 | -1.50 | (II) Key Financial Indicators The company's basic earnings per share and basic earnings per share excluding non-recurring items both significantly decreased, as did the weighted average return on net assets and the weighted average return on net assets excluding non-recurring items Key Financial Indicators for H1 2025 | Key Financial Indicators (Jan-Jun) | Current Period | Prior Period Adjusted | YoY Change (%) | | :------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Basic EPS (CNY/share) | -0.13 | 0.11 | -218.18 | | Basic EPS (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) (CNY/share) | -0.03 | 0.10 | -130.00 | | Weighted Average ROE (%) | -4.28 | 2.98 | Decrease by 7.26 percentage points | | Weighted Average ROE (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) (%) | -1.00 | 2.70 | Decrease by 3.70 percentage points | - Total profit decreased by 103.64%, primarily due to reduced gas operation business income, delayed revenue recognition from gas equipment business deliveries concentrated in the second half, increased asset impairment losses, and provision for litigation liabilities related to Liaoning San San Industry26 - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 218.33%, for reasons similar to the total profit decline, mainly impacted by reduced gas operation income, delayed equipment business revenue recognition, increased asset impairment losses, and provision for litigation liabilities related to Liaoning San San Industry27 - Net cash flow from operating activities increased by 389.83%, primarily due to concentrated payments for LNG business goods in the prior year27 IX. Non-Recurring Gains and Losses Items and Amounts In the first half of 2025, the company's total non-recurring gains and losses amounted to negative CNY 46.8027 million, primarily influenced by other non-operating income and expenses (negative CNY 49.7346 million), including debt restructuring gains of CNY 3.1874 million Non-Recurring Gains and Losses Items and Amounts for H1 2025 | Non-Recurring Items | Amount (CNY) | | :--------------------------------------------------- | :----------- | | Gains/Losses on Disposal of Non-Current Assets | -17,403.79 | | Government Grants Recognized in Current P&L | 781,714.70 | | Debt Restructuring Gains/Losses | 3,187,416.79 | | Custody Fees Income from Entrusted Operations | 318,332.26 | | Other Non-Operating Income and Expenses (Excluding Above) | -49,734,641.04 | | Less: Income Tax Impact | 133,429.12 | | Minority Interest Impact (After Tax) | 1,204,673.38 | | Total | -46,802,683.58 | XI. Other Matters Due to an ongoing lawsuit with Liaoning San San Industry, the company recognized a provision for liabilities and non-operating expenses of CNY 49.9111 million based on prudence - The company has recognized a provision for liabilities and non-operating expenses of CNY 49,911,100.22 due to an ongoing lawsuit with Liaoning San San Industry31 Section III Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides an in-depth analysis of the company's industry, business operations, core competencies, key financial performance, and potential risks during the reporting period I. Industry and Main Business Overview During the Reporting Period The company focuses on the natural gas industry chain, with four main business segments: gas operations, LNG, gas equipment, and distributed energy services, primarily gas operations and LNG; in H1 2025, domestic natural gas production grew, but imports and apparent consumption declined due to high international gas prices and weak domestic demand, while policies continue to promote energy structure transformation and "dual carbon" goals, encouraging gas companies to transition to integrated energy services (I) Basic Overview of the Company's Industry The company's main business revolves around the natural gas industry chain, including gas operations, LNG, gas equipment, and distributed energy services; in H1 2025, domestic natural gas production increased by 5.9% and LNG production by 19.5% year-on-year, but natural gas imports decreased by 7.9%, leading to a decline in apparent consumption, while national policies continue to support energy structure transformation and natural gas industry development - The company focuses on the natural gas industry chain, with main business segments including gas operations, LNG, gas equipment, and distributed energy services33 - From January to June 2025, domestic natural gas production was 130.83 billion cubic meters, a 5.9% year-on-year increase; liquefied natural gas production was 13.666 million tons, a 19.5% year-on-year increase33 - During the same period, imported natural gas was 59.55 million tons, a 7.9% year-on-year decrease; domestic apparent natural gas consumption was 208.058 billion cubic meters, indicating a decline in demand3340 - The National Energy Administration released the "2025 Energy Work Guidance Opinion," proposing rapid growth in natural gas production and continuous increase in oil and gas reserves40 (II) Operating Models of the Company's Business Segments The company's gas operations include urban gas supply and long-distance pipeline businesses; LNG business involves the sale of liquefied natural gas and by-products; gas equipment manufacturing operates on an "order-based" model; and distributed energy services provide integrated energy solutions under a BOO model - Gas operations include urban gas sales and installation, as well as long-distance pipeline business, with the primary profit model being pipeline gas supply and services41 - The LNG business model involves purchasing natural gas from suppliers, liquefying it at a plant, and then selling LNG and by-products41 - The gas equipment manufacturing business operates on an "order-based" model, providing design, production, sales, and services for gas transmission, distribution, and application products42 - Distributed energy services adopt a BOO model, offering integrated energy services such as heating, cooling, and power generation, along with operation and maintenance for low-concentration gas power generation42 II. Discussion and Analysis of Operations In H1 2025, the company's operating revenue decreased by 7.4% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to the parent and non-recurring net profit significantly declined, primarily due to macroeconomic downturn, reduced gas operation income, delayed equipment deliveries, increased asset impairment losses, and litigation provisions; however, net cash flow from operating activities increased by 389.83% year-on-year - In H1 2025, the company's operating revenue was CNY 1.189 billion, a 7.4% year-on-year decrease, primarily impacted by macroeconomic downward pressure42 - Net profit attributable to shareholders was negative CNY 61.057 million, a 218.33% year-on-year decrease; net profit excluding non-recurring items was negative CNY 14.2543 million, a 132.29% year-on-year decrease42 - Performance fluctuations were primarily influenced by a combination of factors, including reduced gas operation business income, gas equipment business deliveries concentrated in the second half, increased asset impairment losses, and provision for litigation liabilities related to Liaoning San San Industry42 - Net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 92.2277 million, an increase of 389.83% compared to the prior year42 Operating Performance by Business Segment (H1 2025) | Business Segment | Indicator | H1 2025 | YoY Change | | :------------------- | :------------------- | :------------ | :--------- | | Gas Operations | New Industrial Customers | 39 households | - | | | New Commercial Customers | 10 households | - | | | New Residential Customers | 1,817 households | - | | | New Contracted Gas Volume | 79,400 m³/day | - | | | Gas Sales Volume | 222 million m³ | -1.77% | | LNG | Production Volume | 88,400 tons | -7.82% | | | Helium Production Volume | 93,200 m³ | +1.75% | | Gas Equipment Manufacturing | New Contract Value | CNY 304 million | +32% | | Distributed Energy Services | Power Generation | 48,700 kWh | +14.59% | | | Heating Supply | 18,000 GJ | -4.6% | | | Domestic Hot Water Supply | 5,674 tons | +26.96% | | | Steam Supply | 672.4 tons | +7.48% | III. Analysis of Core Competencies During the Reporting Period The company's core competencies include state-controlled governance advantages, strong "Shuifa" brand and product strengths, market barriers from exclusive operating rights, continuous R&D investment and technological innovation, comprehensive quality control and safety management systems, and integrated development capabilities across the entire natural gas industry chain - The company's controlling shareholder changed to Shuifa Group, leveraging its capital strength, brand reputation, and resource network to provide solid guarantees for business expansion, project financing, and risk control4445 - The "Shuifa" brand enhances the company's image, and its gas equipment manufacturing business has established long-term partnerships with international companies like GE and Siemens, ensuring stable product quality and market channels4546 - The company holds exclusive gas operating rights in multiple regions, creating a regional monopoly advantage and strong capabilities in resource allocation and regional synergistic operations46 - The company prioritizes technological R&D, holding 164 authorized patents (14 invention patents), and has been recognized as a "High-Tech Enterprise," maintaining a leading position in the gas equipment sector46 - The company has established an ISO9001 quality management system, holds qualifications such as a Class A pressure pipeline component manufacturing license for special equipment, and continuously increases safety investments, maintaining a good accident control record47 - The company has achieved a full industry chain layout, from upstream LNG production and midstream gas equipment manufacturing to downstream distributed energy and urban gas supply, enhancing operational efficiency and market competitiveness4849 IV. Key Operating Performance During the Reporting Period During the reporting period, the company's operating revenue and costs both decreased, R&D expenses fell, and financial expenses rose; net cash flow from operating activities significantly increased, net cash flow from investing activities turned positive, and net cash outflow from financing activities increased; the company newly acquired a 65% stake in Qingyang Xingrui Energy Co., Ltd., consolidating it into its financial statements (I) Analysis of Main Business The company's operating revenue and costs decreased year-on-year, sales and administrative expenses declined, while financial expenses increased and R&D expenses decreased; net cash flow from operating activities significantly grew, net cash flow from investing activities turned positive, and net cash outflow from financing activities increased Analysis of Financial Statement Item Changes (H1 2025) | Item | Current Period (CNY) | Prior Period (CNY) | Change (%) | | :----------------------------------- | :------------------- | :----------------- | :--------- | | Operating Revenue | 1,189,372,873.24 | 1,284,439,467.60 | -7.40 | | Operating Cost | 1,020,994,986.37 | 1,058,274,704.43 | -3.52 | | Selling Expenses | 5,024,995.76 | 5,037,456.60 | -0.25 | | Administrative Expenses | 48,060,583.38 | 54,368,516.53 | -11.60 | | Financial Expenses | 40,853,294.51 | 37,098,925.94 | 10.12 | | R&D Expenses | 6,361,299.25 | 9,441,448.12 | -32.62 | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 92,227,656.80 | 18,828,581.02 | 389.83 | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | 178,214,824.17 | -44,888,678.39 | - | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -255,911,321.96 | -172,847,026.60 | - | - The change in R&D expenses was primarily due to material input based on R&D progress51 - The increase in net cash flow from operating activities was mainly due to concentrated payments for LNG business goods in the prior year52 - The change in net cash flow from investing activities was primarily due to the receipt of equity transfer proceeds from the disposal of Dongying Shengdong Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) this year52 - The change in net cash flow from financing activities was mainly due to the payment for Shengdong Gas acquisition this year52 (II) Explanation of Significant Profit Changes Due to Non-Core Business Due to an ongoing lawsuit with Liaoning San San Industry, the company recognized a provision for liabilities and non-operating expenses of CNY 49.9111 million based on prudence, significantly impacting profit - The company recognized a provision for liabilities and non-operating expenses of CNY 49,911,100.22 due to an ongoing lawsuit with Liaoning San San Industry, leading to a significant change in profit53 (III) Analysis of Assets and Liabilities The company's asset and liability structure underwent multiple changes, with significant decreases in notes receivable, accounts receivable financing, other receivables, taxes payable, and long-term payables, primarily due to reduced bill settlements, recovery of equity transfer payments, income tax payments, and repayment of finance leases; construction in progress, intangible assets, and long-term borrowings significantly increased, mainly due to the acquisition of Qingyang Xingrui Energy, new project investments by Shengdong Gas, and increased long-term financing; provisions for liabilities surged by 6567.25%, mainly due to the provision for litigation liabilities related to Liaoning San San Industry Analysis of Asset and Liability Changes (H1 2025) | Item Name | Current Period-End (CNY) | Proportion of Total Assets at Period-End (%) | Prior Year-End (CNY) | Proportion of Total Assets at Prior Year-End (%) | Change from Prior Year-End (%) | Explanation
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