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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company's performance in Q3 was impacted by delivery rhythm, with a significant profit increase in the first half of the year followed by a decline in Q3 due to the timing of software deliveries and customer payment structures [2][4] - The overall gross margin improved significantly, reaching 68.9% in the first three quarters, with Q3 gross margin at 70.53%, driven by the increase in oil chromatography sales [4] - The company is expected to see further growth in profits driven by both software and oil chromatography businesses, with projected net profits for 2024-2026 showing substantial growth rates [5] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved revenue of 611 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.25%, and a net profit of 187 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 39.4% [1] - Q3 revenue was 207 million yuan, down 23% year-on-year, with a net profit of 44 million yuan, down 30% year-on-year [1] - The company’s gross margin for Q3 was 70.53%, an increase of 8.08 percentage points year-on-year and 5.41 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [4] - The projected net profits for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 327 million yuan, 432 million yuan, and 525 million yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 33%, 32%, and 21% [5]