IFLYTEK(SZ:002230)2017-02-27 16:00Financial Performance - Total operating revenue for 2016 reached CNY 3,319,844,210.94, an increase of 32.75% compared to the previous year[4] - Operating profit was CNY 383,032,625.41, reflecting a growth of 28.64% year-over-year[4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 479,276,307.50, up 12.69% from the previous year[4] - The total equity attributable to shareholders increased to CNY 7,081,703,991.73, a rise of 12.99%[4] - Basic earnings per share rose to CNY 0.37, an increase of 8.82% compared to the previous year[4] - The weighted average return on equity decreased to 7.29%, down from 9.17% in the previous year[4] Assets and User Engagement - The total assets at the end of the reporting period amounted to CNY 10,442,180,741.11, a 24.45% increase compared to the beginning of the period[4] - The number of independent terminal users exceeded 910 million, with over 300 million daily service interactions on the iFlytek open platform[6] Strategic Focus - The company adopted an "application free promotion + value-added operation service" model in key AI application areas, leading to increased R&D and marketing expenses[6] - The company's strategy focuses on advancing AI technology and expanding its market presence, particularly in the education sector[6]