Gelonghui, April 12 | MeriCloud (000815.SZ) announced the results forecast for the first quarter of 2024. Net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies during the reporting period was 6 million yuan to 8 million yuan, with a loss of 6.84 million yuan for the same period of the previous year; net profit of 5.5 million yuan to 7.5 million yuan after deducting non-recurring profit and loss, loss of 10.96 million yuan for the same period last year; basic earnings per share were 0.009 yuan/share to 0.012 yuan/share.

During the reporting period, the company's data center business cabinet listing rate increased year-on-year, and operating income increased. At the same time, the company continuously improved management level and operating efficiency, strengthened performance evaluation and cost control, and raised profit levels, so operating profit increased year-on-year.

During the reporting period, the prices of the main raw materials in the company's paper business decreased year on year; at the same time, the company further optimized production process, improved production efficiency, and actively expanded the market. Paper sales increased year on year, so operating profit increased year on year.