2016-10-14 16:00Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the first three quarters of 2016 was RMB 10.16 billion, down 53.09% year-on-year [5]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB 3.85 billion, a decline of 50.80% compared to the same period last year [5]. - Basic earnings per share for the first three quarters of 2016 were RMB 0.19, down 51.28% year-on-year [3]. - The weighted average return on net assets was 7.62%, a decrease of 11.11 percentage points compared to the previous year [3]. Assets and Net Assets - Total assets as of September 30, 2016, were RMB 251.34 billion, a decrease of 24.65% compared to the beginning of the year [3]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders of the parent company were RMB 50.61 billion, an increase of 0.74% from the beginning of the year [3]. Business Operations - The company’s securities brokerage, proprietary trading, and margin financing businesses experienced significant revenue declines due to market conditions [5]. - The company is actively expanding into investment management and diversified financial services [5]. Market Environment - The market environment has led to a substantial reduction in trading volume and market participation [4]. - The company emphasizes the importance of financial risk prevention and security in the current economic climate [4].