广钢气体(688548) - 广州广钢气体能源股份有限公司投资者关系活动记录表（编号:2024-003）

Financial Performance - In the first half of 2024, the company achieved revenue of 973 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 8.6% [3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 136 million CNY, a decrease of 14.4% year-on-year [3] - Operating cash flow increased by 6% year-on-year [3] - In Q2 2024, revenue reached 512 million CNY, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 11% [3] - Net profit for Q2 was 69 million CNY, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.2% [3] Business Segments - Helium business sales volume increased by nearly 30% year-on-year in the first half of 2024 [3] - Non-helium business revenue grew by over 30% year-on-year, with gross profit increasing by over 50% [3] - The contribution of helium business gross profit is gradually decreasing, while non-helium business gross profit contribution is increasing [4] Market Conditions - The company faced significant pressure due to the decline in helium prices, impacting revenue and profit contributions [4] - The overall gross profit remained stable, with gross profit for Q3 and Q4 2023 at 146 million CNY and 147 million CNY, respectively, and Q1 and Q2 2024 maintaining between 140 million CNY and 150 million CNY [4] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued revenue growth in the second half of 2024, driven by new project opportunities and increased demand from existing clients [5][6] - The market is expected to see larger gas consumption projects emerging, which the company will actively pursue [5] Competitive Landscape - The ultra-pure electronic gas market requires high technical and operational capabilities, with the company strengthening its competitive position through project recognition from semiconductor clients [7] - The company is focused on maintaining a healthy investment return to support the lifecycle of semiconductor factories [7] Project Developments - The company has ongoing projects in various locations, with completion timelines ranging from 2024 to 2026 for different facilities [8][9] - The company is developing a diversified global helium supply chain to mitigate market uncertainties [9]