Zhitong Technology: It is expected to have a loss of approximately 177.86 million yuan in the first half of the year.

ZhiXing Technology Port Stock Exchange Announcement, the Group expects to record a pre-tax loss of approximately 177.86 million RMB in the first half of the year, compared to a pre-tax loss of approximately 98.60 million RMB for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of about 80.39%. Due to the impact of demand from host factories, the company's revenue is unevenly distributed in the first and second halves of the year, with more shipping demand concentrated in the second half of the year, leading to a decrease in revenue in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year; the company further increases research and development investment in self-developed new products and autonomous driving technology, leading to an increase in research and development expenses.