GUIDE INFRARED(002414)2025-01-22 09:20Financial Performance Outlook - The company expects a net loss of between 350 million yuan and 500 million yuan for the year 2024, compared to a profit of 67.7 million yuan in the same period last year[3] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be a loss of between 400 million yuan and 550 million yuan, down from a profit of 19.5 million yuan in the previous year[3] - Basic earnings per share are expected to be a loss of between 0.0820 yuan and 0.1171 yuan, compared to earnings of 0.0159 yuan per share last year[3] Factors Affecting Performance - The decline in performance is attributed to delays in procurement plans and price reductions for model project products, as well as income reversals due to price audits[5] - Increased operational costs due to heightened R&D efforts, rising labor costs, and asset depreciation are impacting profitability[5] - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in new digital industries, which is contributing to higher operational expenses[5] - The collection of long-aged receivables has not met last year's levels, leading to higher bad debt provisions compared to the previous year[5] Audit and Reporting - The company has conducted preliminary discussions with its auditing firm regarding the performance forecast, with no disagreements reported[4] - The specific financial data for 2024 will be detailed in the company's annual report, which will be released later[7] Investor Advisory - Investors are advised to exercise caution and consider investment risks based on the preliminary nature of the performance forecast[7]