[Important Notice](index=3&type=section&id=I.%20Important%20Notice) This chapter states that the company's board of directors, supervisory board, and senior management guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the quarterly report, confirming it is unaudited - The company's board of directors, supervisory board, and senior management guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the quarterly report and assume legal responsibility[4](index=4&type=chunk) - All directors attended the board meeting to review the quarterly report[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The company's principal officer, head of accounting, and head of accounting department guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of the financial statements[4](index=4&type=chunk) - This third-quarter report is unaudited[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Company Profile](index=3&type=section&id=II.%20Company%20Profile) This chapter outlines the company's key financial data at the end of the reporting period, including significant growth in assets, net assets, cash flow, operating revenue, and net profit, along with details on non-recurring gains and losses and top ten shareholders [Key Financial Data](index=3&type=section&id=2.1%20Key%20Financial%20Data) At the end of the reporting period, total assets and net assets attributable to the parent company both grew, with operating cash flow increasing by 238.99% year-on-year, and operating revenue and net profit attributable to the parent company growing by 90.31% and 106.46% respectively [Key Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Indicators](index=3&type=section&id=2.1.1%20Key%20Consolidated%20and%20Parent%20Company%20Financial%20Indicators) The company's total assets and net assets attributable to shareholders grew steadily, operating revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders doubled year-on-year, and net operating cash flow significantly increased Key Financial Data for Q3 2019 (Consolidated and Parent Company) | Indicator | End of Reporting Period/Year-to-Date (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | End of Prior Year/Prior Year-to-Date (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Balance Sheet (Period End):** | | | | | Total Assets | 304,133,831,222.27 | 251,363,290,117.14 | 20.99 | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company | 69,493,569,601.49 | 65,982,087,431.27 | 5.32 | | **Income Statement (Year-to-Date):** | | | | | Operating Revenue | 12,043,714,920.85 | 6,328,408,172.78 | 90.31 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company | 3,860,235,940.60 | 1,869,737,198.88 | 106.46 | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders of Listed Company (Excluding Non-Recurring Gains/Losses) | 3,867,549,634.99 | 1,867,090,309.43 | 107.14 | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets (%) | 5.67 | 2.87 | Increase by 2.80 percentage points | | Basic Earnings Per Share (CNY/share) | 0.38 | 0.18 | 111.11 | | **Cash Flow Statement (Year-to-Date):** | | | | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 30,323,666,698.01 | 8,945,299,933.01 | 238.99 | [Non-Recurring Gains and Losses Items and Amounts](index=4&type=section&id=2.1.2%20Non-Recurring%20Gains%20and%20Losses%20Items%20and%20Amounts) Non-recurring gains and losses totaled **-13.58 million CNY** for the reporting period (July-September) and **-6.50 million CNY** year-to-date (January-September), primarily comprising government grants, non-current asset disposal gains/losses, and other non-operating income/expenses Non-Recurring Gains and Losses Items and Amounts | Item | Amount for Current Period (Jul-Sep) (CNY) | Year-to-Date Amount (Jan-Sep) (CNY) | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gains/Losses on Disposal of Non-Current Assets | 62,994.14 | 395,484.79 | Gains from disposal of fixed assets | | Government Grants Included in Current Period's Profit/Loss | 12,457,603.97 | 22,999,878.15 | Primarily non-operating government grants | | Other Non-Operating Income and Expenses Apart from the Above | -30,629,083.62 | -32,046,254.06 | | | Income Tax Impact | 4,524,601.32 | 2,150,770.08 | | | Total | -13,583,884.19 | -6,500,121.04 | | [Total Number of Shareholders, Top Ten Shareholders, and Top Ten Circulating Shareholders (or Shareholders with Unlimited Sale Conditions) at the End of the Reporting Period](index=4&type=section&id=2.2%20Total%20Number%20of%20Shareholders%2C%20Top%20Ten%20Shareholders%2C%20and%20Top%20Ten%20Circulating%20Shareholders%20%28or%20Shareholders%20with%20Unlimited%20Sale%20Conditions%29%20at%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Reporting%20Period) At the end of the reporting period, the company had **111,223 shareholders**; among the top ten, China Galaxy Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. held **51.16%**, and HKSCC Nominees Limited held **36.38%**, collectively owning the majority of the company's shares - At the end of the reporting period, the company had a total of **111,223 shareholders**, including **110,477 A-share shareholders** and **746 H-share registered shareholders**[10](index=10&type=chunk) Top Ten Shareholders' Shareholding | Shareholder Name (Full Name) | Number of Shares Held at Period End (shares) | Proportion (%) | Number of Restricted Shares Held (shares) | Share Status | Number of Pledged or Frozen Shares (shares) | Shareholder Nature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China Galaxy Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. | 5,186,538,364 | 51.16 | 5,160,610,864 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Person | | HKSCC Nominees Limited | 3,688,055,096 | 36.38 | 0 | None | 0 | Overseas Legal Person | | China Securities Finance Corporation Limited | 84,078,210 | 0.83 | 0 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Person | | National Council for Social Security Fund (Transfer Account 1) | 57,132,376 | 0.56 | 57,132,376 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Person | | Lanzhou Bank Co., Ltd. | 43,070,130 | 0.42 | 0 | None | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. | 31,000,000 | 0.31 | 0 | None | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Health Yuan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. | 25,983,000 | 0.26 | 0 | None | 0 | Domestic Non-State-owned Legal Person | | Zhongshan Zhonghui Investment Group Co., Ltd. | 19,241,213 | 0.19 | 0 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Person | | China Resources Co., Ltd. | 17,979,809 | 0.18 | 0 | None | 0 | State-owned Legal Person | | Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited | 15,077,848 | 0.15 | 0 | None | 0 | Overseas Legal Person | - HKSCC Nominees Limited and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited are the nominal holders for the company's H-share investors and Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect investors, respectively[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Total Number of Preferred Shareholders, Top Ten Preferred Shareholders, and Top Ten Preferred Shareholders with Unlimited Sale Conditions at the End of the Reporting Period](index=5&type=section&id=2.3%20Total%20Number%20of%20Preferred%20Shareholders%2C%20Top%20Ten%20Preferred%20Shareholders%2C%20and%20Top%20Ten%20Preferred%20Shareholders%20with%20Unlimited%20Sale%20Conditions%20at%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Reporting%20Period) The company has no preferred shareholders, rendering this section not applicable - The company has no preferred shareholders[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Significant Events](index=6&type=section&id=III.%20Significant%20Events) This chapter details significant events during the reporting period, including major changes in financial statement items and indicators with their causes, progress on major lawsuits, disciplinary actions against subsidiaries, issuance of financial bonds and short-term financing bills, appointment of a Chief Risk Officer, and the impact of new accounting standards implementation [Significant Changes in Major Financial Statement Items and Indicators and Their Causes](index=6&type=section&id=3.1%20Significant%20Changes%20in%20Major%20Financial%20Statement%20Items%20and%20Indicators%20and%20Their%20Causes) During the reporting period, several asset and liability items underwent significant changes, with notable increases in receivables, goodwill, derivative financial liabilities, and deferred income tax liabilities, primarily due to new overseas subsidiaries, expansion of OTC options business, implementation of new leasing standards, and fair value changes Significant Changes in Major Financial Statement Items | Item | Period-End Balance (CNY) | Year-Beginning Balance (CNY) | Change (%) | Main Reason | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets:** | | | | | | Cash and Bank Balances | 70,311,889,882.82 | 51,413,630,839.26 | 36.76 | Increase in client funds | | Receivables | 7,834,153,452.45 | 643,111,618.52 | 1,118.16 | New overseas subsidiary, accounting for clearing funds | | Investments in Other Equity Instruments | 14,297,024,238.36 | 9,777,434,930.60 | 46.22 | Increase in perpetual bond investments | | Long-Term Equity Investments | 1,314,729,283.37 | 876,823,011.05 | 49.94 | New joint ventures | | Right-of-Use Assets | 1,385,295,804.50 | Not applicable | Not applicable | New account due to implementation of new leasing standards | | Goodwill | 441,035,463.66 | 223,277,619.51 | 97.53 | New subsidiaries | | Deferred Income Tax Assets | 101,875,617.35 | 477,454,435.73 | -78.66 | Fair value changes of financial instruments | | Other Assets | 3,379,760,503.27 | 1,973,164,580.11 | 71.29 | Increase in prepayments from new overseas subsidiary, increase in OTC option fees receivable by parent company | | **Liabilities:** | | | | | | Short-Term Borrowings | 5,508,078,246.53 | 3,010,778,176.97 | 82.95 | Increase in short-term borrowings from new subsidiaries | | Derivative Financial Liabilities | 696,261,098.43 | 213,412,804.87 | 226.25 | Increase in OTC commodity option investment scale of Galaxy Futures' subsidiary, Galaxy Derui | | Financial Assets Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | 44,188,692,199.88 | 28,059,940,329.82 | 57.48 | Increase in pledged quotation repurchase business scale | | Client Funds for Securities Trading | 79,495,801,693.11 | 56,695,274,280.97 | 40.22 | Increase in client funds | | Taxes Payable | 342,971,684.70 | 164,953,547.00 | 107.92 | Increase in personal income tax withheld | | Lease Liabilities | 1,360,750,713.32 | Not applicable | Not applicable | New account due to implementation of new leasing standards | | Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 259,788,804.06 | 10,096,290.42 | 2,473.11 | Due to fair value changes | | **Income Statement Items (Jan-Sep):** | | | | | | Other Comprehensive Income | 768,608,783.69 | 205,075,838.18 | 274.79 | Fair value changes of other debt investments and other equity instrument investments | | Investment Income | 1,707,370,407.81 | -1,139,717,118.56 | 249.81 | Increase in bond investment income, decrease in stock investment losses | | Gains from Fair Value Changes | 1,659,587,931.84 | 1,021,019,606.04 | 62.54 | Increase in fair value changes of fixed-income investments | | Other Operating Income | 1,565,778,294.96 | 34,921,098.93 | 4,383.76 | Increase in warehouse receipt business income of Galaxy Futures' subsidiary, Galaxy Derui | | Business and Administrative Expenses | 5,234,174,107.78 | 3,527,789,280.14 | 48.37 | Increase in employee compensation | | Credit Impairment Losses | 46,724,802.96 | 316,506,930.63 | -85.24 | Decrease in impairment losses provision for credit business | | Other Operating Costs | 1,522,365,756.62 | 13,335,922.25 | 11,315.53 | Increase in warehouse receipt business costs of Galaxy Futures' subsidiary, Galaxy Derui | | Income Tax Expense | 1,240,468,103.69 | 505,389,405.00 | 145.45 | Increase in corporate income tax due to increased revenue | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 30,323,666,698.01 | 8,945,299,933.01 | 238.99 | Net increase in cash received from securities trading and repurchase business funds | [Analysis of Progress, Impact, and Solutions for Significant Events](index=7&type=section&id=3.2%20Analysis%20of%20Progress%2C%20Impact%2C%20and%20Solutions%20for%20Significant%20Events) During the reporting period, the company handled enforcement and guarantor lawsuits related to stock pledge repurchase disputes, Galaxy Futures received disciplinary action from the SSE for stock option brokerage violations and is actively rectifying, while also being approved to issue financial bonds and short-term financing bills to supplement working capital, and appointed a new Chief Risk Officer; the implementation of new leasing standards adjusted financial statement formats but did not impact operating revenue or net profit [Major Litigation and Arbitration Matters](index=7&type=section&id=3.2.1%20Major%20Litigation%20and%20Arbitration%20Matters) The company filed and had accepted an application for compulsory enforcement regarding a stock pledge repurchase dispute, and the guarantor was ruled to bear joint and several liability, with the company believing these lawsuits will not materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, or operating performance - The company has submitted and had accepted an application for compulsory enforcement to the court regarding a stock pledge repurchase transaction dispute with Changchun Xiangsheng Investment Management Co., Ltd[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court ruled that Zhang Wen and Changchun Baisheng Tianqi Economic and Trade Co., Ltd., guarantors of Xiangsheng Investment Co., are jointly and severally liable for the debts determined by the arbitration award[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The company believes that the aforementioned legal proceedings will not have a direct material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, or operating performance[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Disciplinary Action Against Galaxy Futures Co., Ltd. by Shanghai Stock Exchange](index=8&type=section&id=3.2.2%20Disciplinary%20Action%20Against%20Galaxy%20Futures%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.%20by%20Shanghai%20Stock%20Exchange) Galaxy Futures Co., Ltd. received a 3-month suspension from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for insufficient management of its stock option brokerage business, is actively rectifying, and this matter has no significant impact on the company's normal operations - Galaxy Futures Co., Ltd. had its stock option brokerage business (limited to new clients) trading privileges suspended for **3 months** (September 12, 2019, to December 11, 2019) by the Shanghai Stock Exchange due to insufficient management of its stock option brokerage business[16](index=16&type=chunk) - Galaxy Futures is fully implementing rectification measures to enhance compliance and business standards, and this matter has no material impact on the company's normal operating activities[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Company Approved to Issue Financial Bonds](index=8&type=section&id=3.2.3%20Company%20Approved%20to%20Issue%20Financial%20Bonds) The company has received approval from the People's Bank of China to issue financial bonds not exceeding **6 billion CNY**, valid for one year - The company received approval from the People's Bank of China to issue financial bonds not exceeding **6 billion CNY**, with the approved quota valid for **1 year** from the date of the decision letter[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Company Issues First Tranche of Short-Term Financing Bills in 2019](index=8&type=section&id=3.2.4%20Company%20Issues%20First%20Tranche%20of%20Short-Term%20Financing%20Bills%20in%202019) The company completed the issuance of its first tranche of short-term financing bills for 2019, raising **1 billion CNY** to supplement working capital - The company completed the issuance of its first tranche of short-term financing bills for 2019, totaling **1 billion CNY**, with a term of **88 days** and an annual coupon rate of **2.87%**, primarily to supplement working capital[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Company Appoints Chief Risk Officer](index=9&type=section&id=3.2.5%20Company%20Appoints%20Chief%20Risk%20Officer) The company's board of directors has approved the appointment of President Chen Liang to concurrently serve as the Chief Risk Officer - The company's board of directors has approved the proposal to appoint President Chen Liang to concurrently serve as the Chief Risk Officer[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Impact of Implementing Revised Financial Statement Format for Financial Enterprises](index=9&type=section&id=3.2.6%20Impact%20of%20Implementing%20Revised%20Financial%20Statement%20Format%20for%20Financial%20Enterprises) The company prepared its report using the Ministry of Finance's revised financial statement format for financial enterprises, reclassifying 2018 Q3 statements without impacting operating revenue or net profit - The company prepared its Q3 2019 financial statements in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's revised financial statement format for financial enterprises, reclassifying relevant accounts in the Q3 2018 statements[18](index=18&type=chunk) - This adjustment does not affect the company's operating revenue or net profit for Q3 2018[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Overdue Unfulfilled Commitments During the Reporting Period](index=9&type=section&id=3.3%20Overdue%20Unfulfilled%20Commitments%20During%20the%20Reporting%20Period) The company had no overdue unfulfilled commitments during the reporting period - The company had no overdue unfulfilled commitments during the reporting period[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Warning and Explanation Regarding Potential Cumulative Net Profit Loss or Significant Change from Prior Year-End to Next Reporting Period-End](index=9&type=section&id=3.4%20Warning%20and%20Explanation%20Regarding%20Potential%20Cumulative%20Net%20Profit%20Loss%20or%20Significant%20Change%20from%20Prior%20Year-End%20to%20Next%20Reporting%20Period-End) The company has not forecasted a potential cumulative net profit loss or significant change from the beginning of the year to the end of the next reporting period - The company has not issued a warning or explanation regarding potential cumulative net profit loss or significant changes[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Appendix](index=10&type=section&id=IV.%20Appendix) This appendix provides the company's detailed Q3 2019 financial statements, including consolidated and parent company balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with explanations for adjustments made to year-beginning financial statement items upon initial adoption of new leasing standards [Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=4.1%20Financial%20Statements) This section includes the company's consolidated and parent company balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for Q3 2019, providing detailed financial data [Consolidated Balance Sheet](index=10&type=section&id=4.1.1%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheet) As of September 30, 2019, consolidated total assets were **304.13 billion CNY**, total liabilities were **233.61 billion CNY**, and total equity attributable to parent company shareholders was **69.49 billion CNY** - As of September 30, 2019, consolidated total assets amounted to **304.13 billion CNY**, representing a **20.99% increase** from the end of 2018[5](index=5&type=chunk)[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Total equity attributable to parent company shareholders was **69.49 billion CNY**, a **5.32% increase** from the end of 2018[5](index=5&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Parent Company Balance Sheet](index=12&type=section&id=4.1.2%20Parent%20Company%20Balance%20Sheet) As of September 30, 2019, parent company total assets were **264.41 billion CNY**, total liabilities were **196.92 billion CNY**, and total shareholder equity was **67.49 billion CNY** - As of September 30, 2019, parent company total assets amounted to **264.41 billion CNY**, showing an increase from the end of 2018[22](index=22&type=chunk) - Parent company shareholder equity totaled **67.49 billion CNY**[24](index=24&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statement](index=14&type=section&id=4.1.3%20Consolidated%20Income%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, the company achieved total operating revenue of **12.04 billion CNY**, a **90.31% year-on-year increase**, and net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of **3.86 billion CNY**, a **106.46% year-on-year increase** - Total operating revenue for the first three quarters of 2019 was **12.04 billion CNY**, a **90.31% year-on-year increase**[5](index=5&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders was **3.86 billion CNY**, a **106.46% year-on-year increase**[5](index=5&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) - Investment income and gains from fair value changes grew significantly, with other operating income increasing substantially by **4383.76%**[14](index=14&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) [Parent Company Income Statement](index=17&type=section&id=4.1.4%20Parent%20Company%20Income%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, the parent company achieved total operating revenue of **8.81 billion CNY** and net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of **3.55 billion CNY** - Parent company total operating revenue for the first three quarters of 2019 was **8.81 billion CNY**[29](index=29&type=chunk) - Parent company net profit was **3.55 billion CNY**[30](index=30&type=chunk) [Consolidated Cash Flow Statement](index=19&type=section&id=4.1.5%20Consolidated%20Cash%20Flow%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, net cash flow from operating activities was **30.32 billion CNY**, a substantial **238.99% year-on-year increase**, primarily due to net increases in client funds for securities trading and repurchase business funds - Net cash flow from operating activities for the first three quarters of 2019 was **30.32 billion CNY**, a **238.99% year-on-year increase**[5](index=5&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk) - The increase in net operating cash flow was primarily due to the net increase in cash received from client securities trading and repurchase business funds[14](index=14&type=chunk) - Net cash flow from investing activities was **-1.53 billion CNY**, and net cash flow from financing activities was **-8.41 billion CNY**[34](index=34&type=chunk) [Parent Company Cash Flow Statement](index=21&type=section&id=4.1.6%20Parent%20Company%20Cash%20Flow%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, parent company net cash flow from operating activities was **23.93 billion CNY**, net cash flow from investing activities was **745.46 million CNY**, and net cash flow from financing activities was **-6.94 billion CNY** - Parent company net cash flow from operating activities for the first three quarters of 2019 was **23.93 billion CNY**[36](index=36&type=chunk) - Net cash flow from investing activities was **745.46 million CNY**[38](index=38&type=chunk) - Net cash flow from financing activities was **-6.94 billion CNY**[38](index=38&type=chunk) [Adjustments to Year-Beginning Financial Statement Items Upon Initial Adoption of New Financial Instruments, Revenue, and Lease Standards](index=23&type=section&id=4.2%20Adjustments%20to%20Year-Beginning%20Financial%20Statement%20Items%20Upon%20Initial%20Adoption%20of%20New%20Financial%20Instruments%2C%20Revenue%2C%20and%20Lease%20Standards) Effective January 1, 2019, the company adopted new leasing standards, recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, leading to adjustments in year-beginning financial statement items [Consolidated Statement Adjustments](index=23&type=section&id=4.2.1%20Consolidated%20Statement%20Adjustments) Initial adoption of new leasing standards resulted in new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated statements, with a corresponding decrease in other assets - Upon initial adoption of new leasing standards, the consolidated statements recognized new **right-of-use assets of 1.49 billion CNY** and **lease liabilities of 1.44 billion CNY**[41](index=41&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk) - Other assets decreased by **48.38 million CNY**[41](index=41&type=chunk) [Parent Company Statement Adjustments](index=24&type=section&id=4.2.2%20Parent%20Company%20Statement%20Adjustments) Initial adoption of new leasing standards resulted in new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the parent company statements, with a corresponding decrease in other assets - Upon initial adoption of new leasing standards, the parent company statements recognized new **right-of-use assets of 1.29 billion CNY** and **lease liabilities of 1.25 billion CNY**[45](index=45&type=chunk) - Other assets decreased by **47.11 million CNY**[45](index=45&type=chunk) [Explanation of Retrospective Adjustment of Prior Period Comparative Data Upon Initial Adoption of New Financial Instruments and Lease Standards](index=26&type=section&id=4.3%20Explanation%20of%20Retrospective%20Adjustment%20of%20Prior%20Period%20Comparative%20Data%20Upon%20Initial%20Adoption%20of%20New%20Financial%20Instruments%20and%20Lease%20Standards) The company did not retrospectively adjust prior period comparative data - The company did not retrospectively adjust prior period comparative data[46](index=46&type=chunk) [Audit Report](index=26&type=section&id=4.4%20Audit%20Report) This quarterly report is unaudited - This quarterly report is unaudited[46](index=46&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first nine months of 2018 was CNY 1.87 billion, a decrease of 44.74% year-on-year[6]. - Operating revenue for the first nine months of 2018 was CNY 6.33 billion, down 29.04% from the same period in 2017[6]. - Basic earnings per share for the first nine months of 2018 were CNY 0.18, down 47.06% from CNY 0.34 in the same period of 2017[6]. - Net profit for the first nine months of 2023 reached CNY 1,903,636,350.24, a decline of 44.1% compared to CNY 3,413,684,405.81 in the previous year[30]. - The total profit for Q3 2023 was CNY 689,152,221.20, a decrease of 54.4% compared to CNY 1,512,807,665.36 in Q3 2022[29]. - Net profit for Q3 2018 was CNY 522,049,117.81, down 53.5% from CNY 1,123,457,048.52 in Q3 2017[33]. - The total comprehensive income for Q3 2018 was CNY 859,797,723.86, a decrease of 40.0% compared to CNY 1,436,597,488.94 in Q3 2017[33]. Revenue and Income - Operating revenue for Q3 2023 was CNY 2,021,774,776.85, a decrease of 37.8% compared to CNY 3,248,419,477.56 in Q3 2022[29]. - Net commission and fee income was CNY 1,037,275,795.63, down 39.8% from CNY 1,723,787,600.81 in the same period last year[29]. - Investment income showed a loss of CNY 70,343,140.07 in Q3 2023, contrasting with a gain of CNY 701,221,689.35 in Q3 2022[29]. - Net commission and fee income for Q3 2018 was CNY 860,271,754.71, down 44.2% from CNY 1,542,163,282.93 in the same period last year[32]. - Net interest income decreased to CNY 458,435,012.53 in Q3 2018 from CNY 591,848,035.76 in Q3 2017, representing a decline of 22.5%[32]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the first nine months of 2018 was CNY 8.95 billion, compared to a negative cash flow of CNY 39.85 billion in the same period last year[6]. - The net cash flow from operating activities for the first nine months of 2018 was approximately ¥4.03 billion, a significant improvement compared to a net outflow of approximately ¥38.35 billion in the same period last year[40]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was a negative ¥10.86 billion, a decline from a positive cash flow of approximately ¥24 billion in the same period last year[41]. - The cash inflow from interest, fees, and commissions was approximately ¥11.06 billion, slightly up from ¥10.89 billion in the same period last year[40]. - The company reported a net increase in cash from financing activities of CNY 1,600,000,000.00 in the first nine months of 2018, which was not present in the previous year[36]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2018, were CNY 256.25 billion, an increase of 0.56% compared to the end of 2017[6]. - Total liabilities increased slightly to CNY 190.39 billion from CNY 189.93 billion, reflecting a growth of approximately 0.2%[23]. - The company's equity attributable to shareholders rose to CNY 65.52 billion from CNY 64.51 billion, an increase of about 1.6%[23]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 53.95 billion from CNY 59.74 billion, representing a decline of approximately 3.0%[22]. - The total amount of financial liabilities measured at fair value increased to CNY 1.34 billion from CNY 0, indicating new financial strategies[23]. Investments and Projects - The company plans to acquire a 50% stake in Galaxy Fund Management from its controlling shareholder, Galaxy Financial Holdings, pending regulatory approvals[15]. - The company has approved a project to construct self-owned operational properties in Beijing, with an estimated area of 40,000 square meters and a projected cost of approximately ¥1.92 billion[16]. - The company intends to purchase a 16.68% stake in Galaxy Futures for no more than ¥239.42 million, which is also an associated transaction[17]. - Investment income showed a loss of ¥399.30 million, a decrease of 122.98% year-on-year, primarily due to losses from the disposal of financial instruments[14]. Other Financial Metrics - The weighted average return on equity decreased by 2.40 percentage points to 2.87%[6]. - Other comprehensive income after tax for Q3 2023 was CNY 437,029,243.96, an increase of 75.4% compared to CNY 249,226,483.42 in Q3 2022[30]. - The company reported a significant increase in trading liabilities, with a rise of 61.44% to ¥30.21 billion, attributed to the growth in bond repurchase agreements[14]. - The company experienced a 320% increase in borrowed funds, amounting to ¥2.10 billion, indicating a rise in financing activities[14].