[Important Notice](index=2&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Important%20Notice) This section provides crucial preliminary information regarding the report [Company Overview](index=3&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Company%20Overview) This section details the company's fundamental information, including key financial data and shareholder structure [Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators](index=3&type=section&id=1.%20Key%20Accounting%20Data%20and%20Financial%20Indicators) In the first three quarters of 2019, the company's operating revenue grew by 4.07%, but net profit attributable to shareholders significantly declined by 47.10%, primarily due to the steel industry market environment, while total assets remained stable 2019 Q3 Key Financial Indicators | Indicator | Year-to-Date (YTD) (Billion Yuan) | YTD Change vs. Prior Year (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 94.29 | 4.07% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 1.78 | -47.10% | | Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) | 1.76 | -47.13% | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 5.22 | -23.10% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (Yuan/share) | 0.1370 | -56.78% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets | 2.54% | -63.92% | | **Balance Sheet Indicators** | **As of Report Period End (Billion Yuan)** | **Change vs. Prior Year-End (%)** | | Total Assets | 209.75 | 0.48% | | Net Assets Attributable to Shareholders | 55.84 | -0.95% | - The company's non-recurring gains and losses totaled **20.87 million Yuan** from the beginning of the year to the reporting period end, primarily from government subsidies[5](index=5&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Shareholder Information at Period-End](index=4&type=section&id=2.%20Shareholder%20Information%20at%20Period-End) As of the reporting period, the company had 360,798 common shareholders, with the top three state-owned entities, controlled by HBIS Group, holding over 61%, indicating a highly concentrated equity structure Top Ten Shareholders' Shareholding | Shareholder Name | Shareholder Nature | Shareholding Ratio | Number of Shares Held | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Handan Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. | State-owned Legal Person | 39.73% | 4,218,763,010 | | Tangshan Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. | State-owned Legal Person | 17.45% | 1,853,409,753 | | Chengde Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. | State-owned Legal Person | 4.07% | 432,063,701 | | China Securities Finance Corporation Limited | Other | 2.17% | 230,034,501 | | Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited | Overseas Legal Person | 1.19% | 126,327,137 | | HBIS Group Mining Co., Ltd. | State-owned Legal Person | 0.87% | 91,970,260 | - Among the top ten shareholders, Handan Iron & Steel Group, Tangshan Iron & Steel Group, Chengde Iron & Steel Group, and HBIS Group Mining Co., Ltd. are all related parties controlled by HBIS Group Co., Ltd., forming a concerted action relationship[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Significant Matters](index=6&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Significant%20Matters) This section outlines important events and their impact on the company's operations and financial position [Analysis of Changes in Key Financial Data and Indicators](index=6&type=section&id=1.%20Analysis%20of%20Changes%20in%20Key%20Financial%20Data%20and%20Indicators) During the reporting period, several key financial indicators showed significant changes, primarily due to declining steel prices and rising raw material costs, leading to a 47.10% decrease in net profit attributable to the parent company, alongside notable shifts in accounts receivable, long-term borrowings, and financing cash flow - The company explained the changes in key financial data: - **Net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 47.10% year-on-year**: Primarily due to falling steel prices and rising raw material costs, such as imported iron ore, which compressed profit margins - **Accounts receivable increased by 92.03% from the beginning of the year**: Mainly due to an increased proportion of bill settlements in sales collections - **Long-term borrowings decreased by 51.82% from the beginning of the year**: Primarily due to repayment of maturing borrowings - **Net cash flow from financing activities decreased by 244.49% year-on-year**: Mainly because no bonds were issued for financing in the current period[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Progress of Significant Matters and Impact Analysis](index=6&type=section&id=2.%20Progress%20of%20Significant%20Matters%20and%20Impact%20Analysis) The company is advancing a public rights issue plan to raise up to 8 billion RMB for debt repayment, with the application currently under review by the China Securities Regulatory Commission since June 2019 - The company plans to raise up to **8 billion Yuan** through a rights issue to repay interest-bearing debt and optimize its capital structure[13](index=13&type=chunk) - The rights issue application has been accepted by the CSRC and a response to the first round of feedback has been completed, with the application currently under review[13](index=13&type=chunk)[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Unfulfilled Commitments by Controlling Shareholders and Related Parties](index=7&type=section&id=3.%20Unfulfilled%20Commitments%20by%20Controlling%20Shareholders%20and%20Related%20Parties) During the reporting period, the company did not engage in share repurchases, securities investments, wealth management, or derivative investments, and had no overdue unfulfilled commitments, illegal external guarantees, or non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders - The company had no significant matters such as share repurchases, securities investments, wealth management, derivative investments, or illegal guarantees during this reporting period[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the company's detailed financial performance and position through its consolidated and parent company financial statements [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=1.%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2019, show total assets of 209.75 billion Yuan and total liabilities of 151.06 billion Yuan, with a 72% asset-liability ratio, while Q3 2019 revenue grew 4.07% to 94.29 billion Yuan, but net profit attributable to the parent company significantly declined by 47.10% to 1.78 billion Yuan, and operating cash flow decreased by 23.10% to 5.22 billion Yuan [Consolidated Balance Sheet](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheet) As of September 30, 2019, total assets were 209.75 billion Yuan, a slight increase of 0.48% from the beginning of the year, with total liabilities at 151.06 billion Yuan, resulting in a 72.0% asset-liability ratio, and parent company equity at 55.84 billion Yuan, down 0.95% | Item | Sep 30, 2019 (Billion Yuan) | Dec 31, 2018 (Billion Yuan) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 19.56 | 28.15 | -30.51% | | Notes Receivable | 17.58 | 9.16 | 92.03% | | Inventories | 21.98 | 22.25 | -1.21% | | **Total Assets** | **209.75** | **208.75** | **0.48%** | | Short-term Borrowings | 57.10 | 52.85 | 8.04% | | Long-term Borrowings | 4.34 | 9.01 | -51.82% | | **Total Liabilities** | **151.06** | **149.80** | **0.85%** | | Equity Attributable to Parent Company Shareholders | 55.84 | 56.37 | -0.95% | | **Total Liabilities and Equity** | **209.75** | **208.75** | **0.48%** | [Consolidated Income Statement](index=13&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, total operating revenue reached 94.29 billion Yuan, up 4.07%, but rising costs led to a 6.08% increase in total operating expenses, resulting in a 45.35% decline in operating profit to 2.65 billion Yuan, and a 47.10% drop in net profit attributable to the parent company to 1.78 billion Yuan, with basic earnings per share at 0.1370 Yuan Consolidated Income Statement Key Items (YTD, Billion Yuan) | Item | Jan-Sep 2019 | Jan-Sep 2018 | YOY Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 94.29 | 90.61 | 4.07% | | Total Operating Costs | 91.86 | 85.84 | 7.01% | | Operating Profit | 2.65 | 4.84 | -45.35% | | Total Profit | 2.65 | 4.89 | -45.72% | | Net Profit | 2.06 | 3.94 | -47.69% | | **Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Shareholders** | **1.78** | **3.37** | **-47.10%** | | Basic Earnings Per Share (Yuan/share) | 0.1370 | 0.317 | -56.78% | [Consolidated Cash Flow Statement](index=20&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Cash%20Flow%20Statement) In the first three quarters of 2019, net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 23.10% to 5.22 billion Yuan, while investing activities resulted in a net outflow of 5.47 billion Yuan, and financing activities shifted from a net inflow to a net outflow of 5.65 billion Yuan, primarily due to no bond issuance and increased debt repayment, leading to a net decrease of 5.89 billion Yuan in cash and cash equivalents Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Key Items (YTD, Billion Yuan) | Item | Jan-Sep 2019 | Jan-Sep 2018 | YOY Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 5.22 | 6.79 | -23.10% | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | -5.47 | -5.30 | -3.19% | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | -5.65 | 3.91 | -244.49% | | **Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents** | **-5.89** | **5.40** | **-209.24%** | [Parent Company Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=2.%20Parent%20Company%20Financial%20Statements) The parent company's financial statements reflect its standalone operations, showing total assets of 168.18 billion Yuan at period-end, and for the first three quarters of 2019, operating revenue of 81.60 billion Yuan and net profit of 0.86 billion Yuan, consistent with the consolidated trend of declining profitability and cash flow pressure [Explanation of Financial Statement Adjustments](index=23&type=section&id=2.%20Explanation%20of%20Financial%20Statement%20Adjustments) Effective January 1, 2019, the company adopted new financial instrument standards, retrospectively reclassifying 290.73 million Yuan from 'Available-for-sale financial assets' to 'Other equity instrument investments,' a change impacting only balance sheet classification without affecting opening net assets or net profit - Due to the adoption of new financial instrument standards, the company reclassified **RMB 290,725,660.39** from "Available-for-sale financial assets" to "Other equity instrument investments"[44](index=44&type=chunk) Accounting Policy Change Adjustment | Item | Before Adjustment (Dec 31, 2018) (Yuan) | After Adjustment (Jan 01, 2019) (Yuan) | Adjustment Amount (Yuan) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Available-for-sale financial assets | 290,725,660.39 | 0 | -290,725,660.39 | | Other equity instrument investments | 0 | 290,725,660.39 | 290,725,660.39 | [Audit Report](index=28&type=section&id=3.%20Audit%20Report) This quarterly report is unaudited - The company's 2019 third-quarter report is unaudited[45](index=45&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - The total revenue for 2018 was approximately ¥120.96 billion, representing a 10.99% increase compared to ¥108.98 billion in 2017[17]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2018 was approximately ¥3.63 billion, a significant increase of 99.57% from ¥1.82 billion in 2017[17]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately ¥3.57 billion, up 93.66% from ¥1.84 billion in the previous year[17]. - The basic earnings per share for 2018 was ¥0.32, an increase of 88.24% compared to ¥0.17 in 2017[17]. - The total operating revenue for 2018 was approximately ¥120.96 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.99%[43]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 14.12% in the steel sector, which is an increase of 1.63% year-on-year[46]. - The company reported a positive profit for the reporting period, with a net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of 7,652,532,309.83 CNY[93]. - The company reported a significant increase in research and development expenses, totaling ¥3.35 billion, which represents a 65.25% increase compared to 2017, and accounts for 2.77% of total revenue[57]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of 2018 were approximately ¥208.75 billion, a 9.78% increase from ¥190.15 billion at the end of 2017[17]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2018 were approximately ¥56.37 billion, reflecting a 23.02% increase from ¥45.83 billion at the end of 2017[17]. - The company’s total liabilities increased, with short-term loans rising to approximately ¥52.85 billion, representing 25.32% of total assets[63]. - The debt-to-asset ratio decreased to 71.76% in 2018 from 74.94% in 2017, indicating a reduction in financial leverage[197]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2018 was approximately ¥9.98 billion, a decrease of 39.14% compared to ¥16.41 billion in 2017[17]. - Operating cash inflow increased by 25.67% to approximately ¥108.5 billion, primarily due to a substantial rise in steel prices[59]. - The company’s cash interest coverage ratio decreased by 38.74% to 4.08, indicating a decline in cash flow relative to interest expenses[197]. Production and Sales - The company produced 26.57 million tons of pig iron, 26.8 million tons of steel, and 25.78 million tons of steel products in 2018[34]. - The company produced 20.5 million tons of steel in 2018, with high-end products accounting for 79% of total production, an increase of 7 percentage points year-on-year[36]. - The company’s sales volume in the steel sector was approximately 25.59 million tons, a slight increase of 0.64% from the previous year[47]. - The total sales of steel products reached 1,680,855.37 million RMB, with a significant contribution from various subsidiaries[110]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of ¥1.00 per 10 shares, based on a total share capital of 10,618,607,852 shares as of December 31, 2018[6]. - In 2018, the cash dividend represented 29.28% of the net profit attributable to the company's ordinary shareholders, which was CNY 3,626,314,344.62[92]. - A cash dividend of 1.00 CNY per 10 shares was proposed, totaling 1,061,860,785.20 CNY, which represents 29.3% of the net profit for the year[93]. Environmental Performance - The company is recognized as a "world's cleanest steel plant" and has been awarded for its sustainable development practices[31]. - The company’s environmental indicators, including SO2 and NOx emissions per ton of steel, decreased compared to the previous year, maintaining industry leadership in environmental performance[40]. - The company has implemented several environmental protection upgrades in 2018, including a closed-loop system for raw materials and ultra-low emissions treatment for sintering machine flue gas, resulting in a significant reduction in pollutant emissions[129]. - The company has committed to transparency by publicly disclosing self-monitoring data related to pollutant emissions as required by national regulations[132]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is strategically positioned in North China, benefiting from the "Belt and Road" initiative and the development of the Xiong'an New Area[32]. - The company aims to enhance its product structure by increasing the proportion of high-end products and expanding its market share in high-end automotive and home appliance sectors[78]. - The company is focusing on technological innovation, including research and application of hydrogen energy utilization and additive manufacturing technologies[79]. - The company plans to expand its market presence through strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the coming year[109]. Governance and Management - The company has a diverse board with members holding advanced degrees and extensive experience in the steel industry[152]. - The company’s independent directors provided valuable suggestions for long-term strategic planning, reflecting their engagement in corporate governance[177]. - The company has established a comprehensive training program aimed at supporting high-quality development, including targeted training for young talents and financial professionals[166]. - The company has maintained its accounting policies and estimates without any changes during the reporting period[97]. Market Challenges - The company acknowledges challenges such as rising raw material prices and financing difficulties, which may impact profitability[75]. - The overall performance indicates a need for strategic adjustments to address market fluctuations and enhance profitability moving forward[109].