ROBAM(SZ:002508)2014-04-24 16:00Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2014 was CNY 647,363,489.79, representing a 43.22% increase compared to CNY 452,005,589.41 in the same period last year[9] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 85,268,140.76, up 49.54% from CNY 57,020,703.11 year-on-year[9] - The net cash flow from operating activities increased by 244.13%, reaching CNY 75,591,350.31, compared to CNY 21,965,950.55 in the previous year[9] - Basic and diluted earnings per share both rose by 50% to CNY 0.33 from CNY 0.22[9] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2014 is expected to be between 187.90 million and 216.81 million RMB, representing a growth of 30% to 50% compared to 144.54 million RMB in the same period of 2013[19] Assets and Shareholder Information - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 2,974,010,711.83, a 6.11% increase from the previous year's end[9] - The number of shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 9,344, with the largest shareholder holding 50.38% of the shares[11] Cost and Expense Management - The company's gross profit margin improved, with operating costs increasing by 33.47% due to higher production volumes[15] - Sales expenses increased by 56.09%, attributed to increased sales and higher advertising expenditures[15] - The company attributes its stable growth in performance to effective cost control measures[19] Non-Operating Income and Government Support - The company received government subsidies that contributed to a 38.19% increase in non-operating income compared to the previous year[15] Return on Equity - The weighted average return on equity rose to 4.02%, up from 3.2% year-on-year[9] Share Management Commitment - The company has committed to not transferring or entrusting the management of its shares for a period of 36 months from the date of its public offering[18]