2018-07-20 16:00Financial Performance - In the first half of 2018, the company's operating revenue was RMB 1,096.18 million, a decrease of 14.43% compared to RMB 1,281.05 million in the same period of 2017[2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 303.23 million, down 24.64% from RMB 402.35 million year-on-year[2] - The basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.26, down 25.71% from RMB 0.35 in the previous year[2] - The weighted average return on equity was 2.56%, a decrease of 1.01 percentage points from 3.57% in the previous year[2] - The company's equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 11,700.13 million, a slight decrease of 0.64% from RMB 11,775.55 million[2] Assets and Liquidity - The total assets as of June 30, 2018, were RMB 57,429.87 million, representing a 7.40% increase from RMB 53,470.63 million at the end of 2017[2] - The company maintained a stable business operation and a strong liquidity position, with risk control indicators meeting regulatory requirements[4] Market Conditions - The stock market experienced a downturn, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index declining by 14% and 15%, respectively[3] - The company continues to pursue steady operations and orderly business development despite market challenges[3] Financial Reporting - The company expects that any discrepancies in the preliminary financial data will not exceed 10% when the final report is released[5]