SPC(SH:600688)2015-10-22 16:00Financial Performance - Revenue for the first nine months of 2015 decreased by 19.76% to CNY 61,557,902,000 compared to the same period last year[6]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 2,245,704,000, a significant recovery from a net loss of CNY 152,106,000 in the same period last year[6]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was CNY 0.208, compared to a loss of CNY 0.014 per share in the same period last year[7]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 2.246 billion for Q3 2015, indicating a turnaround from previous losses[17]. - Net profit for the first nine months of 2023 reached RMB 2,275,776 thousand, compared to a net loss of RMB 145,477 thousand in the same period last year[27]. - The company's operating profit for Q3 2023 was RMB 676,449 thousand, compared to a loss of RMB 88,046 thousand in Q3 2022[27]. - Total comprehensive income for Q3 2023 was RMB 527,316 thousand, compared to RMB 16,428 thousand in Q3 2022[29]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased by 9.02% to CNY 28,336,248,000 compared to the end of the previous year[6]. - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2015, showed a notable increase, with deferred tax assets decreasing by 66.82% to CNY 303,601[14]. - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 8.985 billion from RMB 12.485 billion, a reduction of about 28%[22]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased from RMB 14.304 billion to RMB 9.164 billion, a reduction of about 36%[22]. - The company’s retained earnings increased to RMB 3.347 billion from RMB 1.102 billion, reflecting a growth of approximately 204%[22]. Cash Flow - Operating cash flow increased by 98.09% to CNY 3,388,685,000 for the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period last year[6]. - Net cash flow from operating activities increased to CNY 3,388,685 thousand, up 97.8% from CNY 1,710,637 thousand year-on-year[31]. - Cash inflow from financing activities was CNY 27,587,758 thousand, a decrease of 30.5% compared to CNY 39,638,640 thousand last year[31]. - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was CNY 494,521 thousand, up from CNY 282,291 thousand in the previous year[31]. Shareholder Information - The total number of shareholders reached 172,935 by the end of the reporting period[9]. - The largest shareholder, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, holds 50.56% of the shares[9]. Operating Costs and Income - Operating costs decreased by 31.82% to CNY 46,009,615 from CNY 67,485,251, primarily due to a reduction in raw material costs[14]. - The company reported a total of CNY 32,237,000 in non-operating income for the first nine months of 2015[7]. - The company reported a decrease in operating costs to RMB 14,775,751 thousand in Q3 2023 from RMB 22,467,555 thousand in Q3 2022, reflecting a cost reduction strategy[27]. Investment and Growth - The company received government subsidies amounting to CNY 28,996,000 during the first nine months of 2015[7]. - Investment income for the first nine months of 2023 was RMB 499,849 thousand, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB 24,304 thousand in the same period last year[27]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability[27].