SIPG(SH:600018)2017-01-10 16:00Financial Performance - Total operating revenue for 2016 was RMB 31.0 billion, representing a 5.0% increase compared to RMB 29.51 billion in 2015[4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 6.85 billion, up 4.4% from RMB 6.56 billion in the previous year[4] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.30, a rise of 3.4% from RMB 0.29 in 2015[4] - Total assets grew by 19.6% to RMB 117.85 billion from RMB 98.51 billion at the beginning of the period[4] - The company maintained a stable financial condition with a weighted average return on equity of 11.4%, slightly down from 11.5%[4] Operational Highlights - In 2016, the total cargo throughput reached 514 million tons, while container throughput was 3,713.3 thousand TEUs, marking a slight increase from 2015[2] - The container throughput achieved a historical high, reinforcing the company's competitive advantage in the port sector[5] Strategic Focus - The company focused on "stability in progress, diversified development, scientific innovation, and prioritizing efficiency" to enhance operational performance[5] - The company actively expanded diverse financing methods to reduce capital raising costs and optimize internal management[5] - The company is committed to implementing comprehensive tax reforms and strengthening budget execution control[5]