2018-02-27 16:00Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2017 reached CNY 5,470,039,874.49, an increase of 40.09% compared to the previous year[4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 2,152,427,795.03, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 42.35%[4] - Basic earnings per share increased to CNY 2.18, up 41.56% from CNY 1.54 in the previous year[4] - The increase in net profit was primarily driven by higher revenue from lithium products and the absence of impairment losses on financial assets compared to the previous year[7] Assets and Equity - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 17,837,594,582.25, a 59.18% increase from the beginning of the year[5] - Shareholders' equity attributable to the parent company rose to CNY 9,077,065,455.00, marking a 97.70% increase[5] Debt and Liquidity - The company's debt-to-asset ratio was 40.34%, indicating a relatively low level of debt[10] - The liquidity ratios were strong, with a current ratio of 3.13 and a quick ratio of 2.94, indicating robust short-term financial health[10] Return on Equity - The weighted average return on equity decreased to 35.81%, down 3.60 percentage points from the previous year[4] Capital Increase - The company completed a share placement in 2017, contributing to the increase in capital and equity[9]