Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 1 Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) §1 Important Declaration 1.1 The Board of Directors and the directors of the Company guarantee that there are no significant omissions, fictitious or misleading statements carried in the Report and we will accept individual and joint responsibilities for the truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of the Report. 1.2 The 3rd Quarterly Report is not audited by CPA. 1.3 Chairman of the Board – Mr. Yu Tiancheng, Chief Financial Officer – Mr. Cao Aimin, and Head of Accounting Dept. – Mr. Zuo Zhanguo hereby declare: the authenticity and integrality of the report are guaranteed. This report is prepared both in Chinese and English. When there is conflict understanding between the two versions, the Chinese version shall prevail. §2 Company Profile 2.1 Financial highlights In RMB Yuan 2010.9.30 2009.12.31 Extent of Change (%) Gross Assets (RMB) 36,138,022,336.84 34,821,686,467.03 3.78% Owners’ equity attributable to the shareholders of the listed company (yuan) 14,946,614,382.04 14,124,642,552.32 5.82% Capital shares (shares) 3,136,000,000.00 3,136,000,000.00 0.00% Net asset per share attributable to the shareholders of the listed company (Yuan/share) 4.7661 4.5040 5.82% July-Sept. 2010 Changed over the same period of last year (%) Jan-Sept. 2010 Changed over the same period of last year (%) Turnover (yuan) 11,971,535,169.01 28.66% 33,800,717,653.76 31.18% Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company (yuan) 171,515,064.68 132.77% 860,121,829.72 160.01% Net Cash flow generated by business operation (RMB) - - 639,012,087.93 -30.13% Net Cash flow per share generated by business operation (yuan/share) - - 0.20 -30.13% Basic earnings per share (Yuan/share) 0.05 132.77% 0.27 160.01% Diluted earnings per share (Yuan/share) 0.05 132.77% 0.27 160.01% Weighted average net income/asset ratio (%) 1.15% 131.41% 5.91% 161.99% Weighted average net income/asset ratio less non-recurring gain/loss(%) 1.47% 146.14% 6.20% 168.48%Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 2 Non-recurring gain and loss items Amount from beginning of year to the end of report term Note Gain/loss of non-current assets -58,279,946.98 Fixed asset discard in report term Government subsidies accounted into current gain/loss account, other than those closely related to the Company’s common business, comply with the national policy and continues to enjoy at certain fixed rate or amount. 388,540.02 Gain/loss from debt reorganization 6,769,133.24 Other non-business income and expenditures other than the above -5,403,138.35 Influenced amount of income tax 14,131,353.02 Total -42,394,059.05 - 2.2 Total of shareholders and the top 10 holders of unconditional shares In Shares Total shareholders at the end of the report period (accounts) 66,565 Top ten holders of the shares without subscription limitation Full name of shareholder Amount of unconditional shares held at the end of report term Categories Benxi Steel (Group) Ltd. 536,800,000 RMB common shares DREYFUS PREMIER INVESTMENT FDS INC.-DREYFUS GREATER CHINA FD 52,237,245 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange GOVERNMENT OF SINGAPORE INV. CORP.- A/C "C" 22,939,848 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange NOMURA TST N BK CO.,LTD ATTF ASIA ATTR DIV STK FD MTH FD 18,049,086 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange China Construction Bank – Shangtou Morgan China Advantage Securities Investment Fund 15,689,356 RMB common shares GSIC A/C MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE 10,850,058 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange RENAISSANCE CHINA PLUS FUND 7,760,556 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange UBS AG LONDON BRANCH 6,640,442 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange HTHK/BTDL-ASIAN MARKET LEADERS FUND 6,589,251 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange CREDIT SUISSE (HONG KONG) LIMITED 5,829,634 Foreign shares placed in domestic exchange §3 Significant Events 3.1 Details and causations of major change in major accounting subjects and financial indices √ applicable □ not applicable * Main financial items in the consolidated financial statement which have changed for over 30% comparing with the financial situation at end of 2009 I. Balance Sheet Items Rate of change Cause of change Monetary capital -37.56% Increasing of monetary capital paid by the Company Other account receivable 41.31% Increasing of other business payment receivableBengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 3 Long-term share equity investment 210.92% Increasing of external share equity held by the Company Construction in process 87.31% Increasing construction in process Engineering goods -82.29% Delivery of project materials Notes payable -70.75% Due and disburse of notes payable Tax payable -60.35% VAT payable increased this term Other account payable 62.06% Increasing of payment clearance Non-current liability due in 1 year -92.25% Clearing of non-current liabilities due in one year Long-term borrowings 106.89% Increasing of bank loans Special payable 1933.55% Receiving of special fund Retained profit 57.55% Increasing of net profit Minor shareholders’ equity Intake of extra shareholders by subsidiaries * Main financial items in the consolidated statement which have changed for over 30% comparing with the financial performance of Jan-Sept 2009 II. Income Statement Items Rate of change Cause of change Turnover 31.18% Increasing of sales and sales prices Business tax and surcharge 1193.85% VAT payable increased this term Sales expense 35.39% Increasing of export and therefore the port fee, freight, and tax Non-operational income -31.45% Decreasing of government subsidies Non-operational expenditure -37.71% Discard of assets Income tax expenses 232.34% Increasing of profit made by subsidiaries Cash flow generated by business operation, net -30.13% Increasing of payment for purchasing Net cash flow generated by financing 173.21% Increasing of bank loans 3.2 Progress of significant events, their influence, countermeasures, and analysis 3.2.1 None-standard opinions □applicable √ not applicable 3.2.2 Illegal providing of capital or guarantees to the holding shareholder or its related parties or external parties □applicable √ not applicable 3.2.3 Signing and execution of major business contracts □applicable √ not applicable 3.2.4 Misc. √ applicable □ not applicable One entity was newly added to the consolidated report, which was: According to the “External Investment Plan” adopted at the 1st meeting of the 5th term of Board held on June 3, 2010, the Company invested RMB65 million to establish Dalian Benruitong Automobile Material Technologies Co., Ltd. in Dalian City with Hubei Huitong Trade Group Co., Ltd. and Wuhu Ruichuang Investment Co., Ltd. The company has obtained the business license (大保工商 企法字2102421101375) on July 1, 2010, with registered capital of RMB100 million. This investment has been verified by Dalian Zhaolin CPA Ltd. with the report 大兆会内验字(2010)第019 号.Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 4 3.3 Fulfilling of commitment issues made by the Company, shareholder, or substantial controller √ applicable □ not applicable Commitments The undertaker Content of Commitments Status of fulfilling Commitment in share equity relocation Benxi Steel (Group) Ltd. 1. After launching of the share relocation program, Bengang Group has committed not to trade or transfer its shares in 24 months since the day when they are allowed to trade in the stock exchange, and not more than 5% of the total capital share of the Company between the 24th month and the 36th month. 2. Bengang Group committed not to put the newly placed shares in the market or sell to others in 36 months since the date when the share registration is done. (except for transferring to strategic investors that is approved by the national policy, the commitments shall be carried forward by the underwriter.) 3. From completion of handover till the end of 2010, Bengang Group shall hold not less than 65% of the Company’s capital shares. (But except for transferring to strategic investors under the permission of national policies, with the condition of the new holder shall keep the commitment made forth by Bengang Group.) 4. When the Group is trading or transferring the shares it holds in the Company before the end of 2010, the prices shall not lower than the net asset per share provided by the latest auditing report. Bengang Group committed that the proceeds from trading of the shares, by breaching of faith as said above, will be transferred to the possession of the Company. 5. Bengang Group promises to be responsible for the losses due to its failure or partially failure in fulfilling of the above responsibilities. The commitments are under processing at present and no breaching of commitment has occurred. Commitment made in acquisition report or equity alternation report None None None Commitment made in major asset restructuring None None None Commitment made at issuing None None None Other commitments (including supplementary commitments) None None None 3.4 Estimated accumulative profit from the year beginning to the end of the next report period may be of deficits; or in comparison with the same period of the previous year, give the warning of great change and the notice to the reasons. □applicable √ not applicable 3.5 Major events needs to be explained 3.5.1 Investment in securities □applicable √ not applicableBengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 5 3.5.2 Reception of investigations, communications, or interviews Time/date Place Way Visitors Main content involved and material provided July 13, 2010 Office of the secretary of Board Field research North-east Security Production and operation situation 3.6 Investment in derivate financial instruments □applicable √ not applicable 3.6.1 Derivate financial instrument stock at end of report term □applicable √ not applicable §4 AttachmentsBengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 6 4.1 Balance Sheet Prepared by Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. Ended September 30, 2010 RMB Yuan Balance at the end of term Balance at the beginning of year Items Consolidated Parent company Consolidated Parent company Current asset: Monetary capital 1,775,213,052.98 1,460,454,024.16 2,842,961,050.60 2,795,043,926.41 Settlement provision Outgoing call loan Transactional financial assets Notes receivable 2,266,847,918.03 2,139,262,535.40 1,758,593,662.55 1,692,464,732.45 Account receivable 524,413,747.51 683,359,988.55 578,413,768.04 736,508,549.83 Prepayment 970,071,480.91 970,071,480.91 1,150,044,136.73 1,134,073,791.54 Insurance receivable Reinsurance receivable Provisions of Reinsurance contracts receivable Interest receivable Dividend receivable Other account receivable 132,304,970.07 233,580,451.53 93,630,458.88 210,275,779.87 Repurchasing of financial assets Inventories 10,044,572,795.66 9,553,292,449.89 8,075,674,235.63 7,701,138,465.80 Non-current asset due in 1 year Other current asset 182,211,823.73 182,211,823.73 182,211,823.73 182,211,823.73 Total of current asset 15,895,635,788.89 15,222,232,754.17 14,681,529,136.16 14,451,717,069.63 Non-current assets Loans and payment on other’s behalf disbursed Disposable financial asset Expired investment in possess Long-term receivable Long-term share equity investment 5,732,780.00 868,597,157.17 1,843,800.00 539,708,177.17 Investment properties Fixed assets 16,579,835,576.11 16,158,160,792.08 17,962,489,063.75 17,518,704,793.06 Construction in process 3,420,708,688.26 2,772,775,245.42 1,826,180,938.13 1,826,180,938.13 Engineering goods 24,435,746.70 24,435,746.70 137,969,772.11 137,969,772.11 Fixed asset disposal Production physical assets Gas & petrol Intangible assets R&D expense Goodwill Long-term amortizable expenses Differed income tax asset 211,673,756.88 210,573,821.71 211,673,756.88 210,573,821.71 Other non-current asset Total of non-current assets 20,242,386,547.95 20,034,542,763.08 20,140,157,330.87 20,233,137,502.18 Total of assets 36,138,022,336.84 35,256,775,517.25 34,821,686,467.03 34,684,854,571.81 Current liabilities Short-term loans 2,308,316,000.00 2,308,316,000.00 2,845,850,700.00 2,845,850,700.00Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 7 Loan from Central Bank Deposit received and hold for others Call loan received Trade off financial liabilities Notes payable 1,239,664,801.86 1,239,664,801.86 4,238,076,393.71 4,238,076,393.71 Account payable 6,978,644,704.93 7,172,262,258.24 6,261,007,678.94 6,401,502,740.43 Prepayment received 2,978,554,490.49 2,589,139,501.86 2,538,565,736.60 2,418,365,310.33 Selling of repurchased financial assets Fees and commissions receivable Employees’ wage payable 193,864,036.15 193,864,036.15 245,128,249.09 245,128,249.09 Tax payable -46,491,008.14 -42,817,752.55 -117,251,269.73 -99,007,033.77 Interest payable Dividend payable Other account payable 1,377,272,050.44 1,453,904,421.21 849,874,951.99 747,373,431.76 Reinsurance fee payable Insurance contract provision Entrusted trading of securities Entrusted selling of securities Non-current liability due in 1 year 74,423,563.60 74,423,563.60 960,040,053.18 960,040,053.18 Other current liability Total of current liability 15,104,248,639.33 14,988,756,830.37 17,821,292,493.78 17,757,329,844.73 Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings 5,935,875,998.80 5,425,875,998.80 2,869,036,104.26 2,869,036,104.26 Bond payable Long-term payable Special payable 115,234,666.67 115,234,666.67 5,666,666.67 5,666,666.67 Contingent liabilities Differed income tax liability Other non-recurring liabilities 1,048,650.00 1,048,650.00 1,048,650.00 1,048,650.00 Total of non-current liabilities 6,052,159,315.47 5,542,159,315.47 2,875,751,420.93 2,875,751,420.93 Total of liability 21,156,407,954.80 20,530,916,145.84 20,697,043,914.71 20,633,081,265.66 Owners’ equity (or shareholders’ equity) Capital paid in (or share capital) 3,136,000,000.00 3,136,000,000.00 3,136,000,000.00 3,136,000,000.00 Capital reserves 8,792,191,134.76 8,792,191,134.76 8,736,261,134.76 8,736,261,134.76 Less: Shares in stock Special reserves Surplus reserves 921,277,509.22 921,277,509.22 921,277,509.22 921,277,509.22 Common risk provision Retained profit 2,097,145,738.06 1,876,390,727.43 1,331,103,908.34 1,258,234,662.17 Different of foreign currency translation Total of owner’s equity belong to the parent company 14,946,614,382.04 14,725,859,371.41 14,124,642,552.32 14,051,773,306.15 Minor shareholders’ equity 35,000,000.00 Total of owners’ equity 14,981,614,382.04 14,725,859,371.41 14,124,642,552.32 14,051,773,306.15 Total of liabilities and owners’ equity 36,138,022,336.84 35,256,775,517.25 34,821,686,467.03 34,684,854,571.81Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 8 4.2 Income Statement of the report term Prepared by: Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. July-Sept 2010 RMB Yuan Amount of the Current Term Amount of the Previous Term Items Consolidated Parent company Consolidated Parent company I. Total revenue 11,971,535,169.01 11,741,327,075.53 9,304,927,031.04 9,115,252,601.04 Incl. Business income 11,971,535,169.01 11,741,327,075.53 9,304,927,031.04 9,115,252,601.04 Interest income Insurance fee earned Fee and commission received II. Total business cost 11,692,345,649.23 11,651,311,790.22 9,733,441,079.84 9,563,071,709.00 Incl. Business cost 10,625,735,529.76 10,623,979,573.74 9,020,608,173.52 8,900,300,926.37 Interest expense Fee and commission paid Insurance discharge payment Net claim amount paid Net insurance policy reserves provided Insurance policy dividend paid Reinsurance expenses Business tax and surcharge 70,979,357.42 66,261,105.88 1,389,284.02 887,833.03 Sales expense 122,504,653.62 99,498,055.75 54,840,434.66 30,439,099.92 Administrative expense 864,128,685.63 852,464,403.99 615,894,619.47 611,247,338.93 Financial expenses 8,997,422.80 9,108,650.86 20,063,913.55 20,196,510.75 Asset impairment loss 20,644,654.62 Plus: Gains from change of fair value (“-“ for loss) Investment gain (“-“ for loss) Incl. Investment gains from affiliates Gains from currency exchange (“-“ for loss) III. Operational profit (“-“ for loss) 279,189,519.78 90,015,285.31 -428,514,048.80 -447,819,107.96 Plus: Non business income -3,746,255.80 -3,817,302.82 3,830,210.56 2,690,210.56 Less: Non-business expenses 59,463,844.06 59,463,849.91 95,351,983.35 95,334,362.17 Incl. Loss from disposal of non-current assets -59,002,245.28 -59,002,245.28 -95,319,892.90 -95,319,892.90 IV. Gross profit (“-“ for loss) 215,979,419.92 26,734,132.58 -520,035,821.59 -540,463,259.57 Less: Income tax expenses 44,464,355.24 3,320,669.20 V. Net profit (“-“ for net loss) 171,515,064.68 26,734,132.58 -523,356,490.79 -540,463,259.57 Net profit attributable to the owners of parent company 171,515,064.68 26,734,132.58 -523,356,490.79 -540,463,259.57 Minor shareholders’ equity VI. Earnings per share: (I) Basic earnings per share 0.05 0.01 -0.1669 -0.1723 (II) Diluted earnings per share 0.05 0.01 -0.1669 -0.1723 VII. Other misc. incomes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VIII. Total of misc. incomes 171,515,064.68 26,734,132.58 -523,356,490.79 -540,463,259.57 Total of misc. incomes attributable to the owners of the parent company 171,515,064.68 26,734,132.58 -523,356,490.79 -540,463,259.57 Total misc gains attributable to the minor shareholdersBengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 9 4.3 Income Statement from the beginning of year to the end of report term Prepared by: Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. Jan-Sept 2010 RMB Yuan Amount of the Current Term Amount of the Previous Term Items Consolidated Parent company Consolidated Parent company I. Total revenue 33,800,717,653.76 32,830,199,135.90 25,766,554,848.82 25,130,011,586.72 Incl. Business income 33,800,717,653.76 32,830,199,135.90 25,766,554,848.82 25,130,011,586.72 Interest income Insurance fee earned Fee and commission received II. Total business cost 32,834,719,558.05 32,061,152,887.48 27,093,768,462.69 26,535,020,059.65 Incl. Business cost 29,739,981,552.67 29,068,505,742.09 24,606,082,401.34 24,117,956,233.12 Interest expense Fee and commission paid Insurance discharge payment Net claim amount paid Net insurance policy reserves provided Insurance policy dividend paid Reinsurance expenses Business tax and surcharge 159,854,603.94 154,081,011.79 12,354,982.20 10,993,392.89 Sales expense 354,972,728.41 288,953,696.79 183,144,183.18 125,378,898.05 Administrative expense 2,452,986,066.60 2,422,381,476.91 2,159,699,456.69 2,147,901,689.12 Financial expenses 126,924,606.43 127,230,959.90 132,487,439.28 132,789,846.47 Asset impairment loss Plus: Gains from change of fair value (“-“ for loss) Investment gain (“-“ for loss) Incl. Investment gains from affiliates Gains from currency exchange (“-“ for loss) III. Operational profit (“-“ for loss) 965,998,095.71 769,046,248.42 -1,327,213,613.87 -1,405,008,472.93 Plus: Non business income 2,948,756.62 2,653,666.75 4,301,840.21 1,783,476.69 Less: Non-business expenses 59,474,168.69 59,463,849.91 95,481,389.59 95,450,018.41 Incl. Loss from disposal of non-current assets -58,279,946.98 -58,279,946.98 -95,315,772.90 -95,315,772.90 IV. Gross profit (“-“ for loss) 909,472,683.64 712,236,065.26 -1,418,393,163.25 -1,498,675,014.65 Less: Income tax expenses 49,350,853.92 14,849,727.93 V. Net profit (“-“ for net loss) 860,121,829.72 712,236,065.26 -1,433,242,891.18 -1,498,675,014.65 Net profit attributable to the owners of parent company 860,121,829.72 712,236,065.26 -1,433,242,891.18 -1,498,675,014.65 Minor shareholders’ equity VI. Earnings per share: (I) Basic earnings per share 0.27 0.23 -0.4570 -0.4779 (II) Diluted earnings per share 0.27 0.23 -0.4570 -0.4779 VII. Other misc. incomes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VIII. Total of misc. incomes 860,121,829.72 712,236,065.26 -1,433,242,891.18 -1,498,675,014.65 Total of misc. incomes attributable to the owners of the parent company 860,121,829.72 712,236,065.26 -1,433,242,891.18 -1,498,675,014.65 Total misc gains attributable to the minor shareholdersBengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 10 4.4 Cash Flow Statement from the beginning of year to the end of report term. Prepared by: Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. Jan-Sept 2010 RMB Yuan Amount of the Current Term Amount of the Previous Term Items Consolidated Parent company Consolidated Parent company I. Net cash flow from business operation Cash received from sales of products and providing of services 23,340,939,393.14 23,356,842,088.62 21,066,349,988.45 20,987,557,927.19 Net increase of customer deposits and capital kept for brother company Net increase of loans from central bank Net increase of inter-bank loans from other financial bodies Cash received against original insurance contract Net cash received from reinsurance business Net increase of client deposit and investment Net increase of trade financial asset disposal Cash received as interest, processing fee, and commission Net increase of inter-bank fund received Net increase of repurchasing business Tax returned 83,943,893.81 80,970,050.35 50,000.00 Other cash received from business operation 23,724,955.07 22,197,790.08 18,623,195.60 17,263,780.53 Sub-total of cash inflow from business activities 23,448,608,242.02 23,460,009,929.05 21,085,023,184.05 21,004,821,707.72 Cash paid for purchasing of merchandise and services 20,034,016,709.49 20,261,016,709.49 18,812,740,908.99 18,782,740,908.99 Net increase of client trade and advance Net increase of savings in central bank and brother company Cash paid for original contract claim Cash paid for interest, processing fee and commission Cash paid for policy dividend Cash paid to staffs or paid for staffs 1,426,716,893.20 1,419,455,642.79 812,551,693.30 808,505,147.30 Taxes paid 1,083,263,361.31 1,016,641,513.00 338,433,022.62 321,407,909.19 Other cash paid for business activities 265,599,190.09 245,265,858.79 206,665,836.69 199,514,150.68 Sub-total of cash outflow from business activities 22,809,596,154.09 22,942,379,724.07 20,170,391,461.60 20,112,168,116.16 Cash flow generated by business operation, net 639,012,087.93 517,630,204.98 914,631,722.45 892,653,591.56 II. Cash flow generated by investing Cash received from investment retrieving Cash received as investment gains Net cash retrieved from disposal of fixed assets, intangible assets, and other long-term assets 165,718.00 165,568.00 Net cash received from disposal of subsidiaries or other operational units Other investment-related cash received Sub-total of cash inflow due to investment activities 165,718.00 165,568.00Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. The 3rd Quarterly Report 2010 (Full Text) 11 Cash paid for construction of fixed assets, intangible assets and other long-term assets 3,079,328,050.71 2,454,787,922.39 2,682,939,004.87 2,682,939,004.87 Cash paid as investment 68,888,980.00 328,888,980.00 Net increase of loan against pledge Net cash received from subsidiaries and other operational units Other cash paid for investment activities Sub-total of cash outflow due to investment activities 3,148,217,030.71 2,783,676,902.39 2,682,939,004.87 2,682,939,004.87 Net cash flow generated by investment -3,148,051,312.71 -2,783,511,334.39 -2,682,939,004.87 -2,682,939,004.87 III. Cash flow generated by financing Cash received as investment Incl. Cash received as investment from minor shareholders Cash received as loans 6,162,898,612.31 5,652,898,612.31 5,090,533,139.93 5,090,533,139.93 Cash received from bond placing Other financing-related cash received Subtotal of cash inflow from financing activities 6,162,898,612.31 5,652,898,612.31 5,090,533,139.93 5,090,533,139.93 Cash to repay debts 4,462,000,204.31 4,462,000,204.31 4,246,865,259.20 4,246,865,259.20 Cash paid as dividend, profit, or interests 259,569,568.21 259,569,568.21 316,119,789.54 316,119,789.54 Incl. Dividend and profit paid by subsidiaries to minor shareholders Other cash paid for financing activities Subtotal of cash outflow due to financing activities 4,721,569,772.52 4,721,569,772.52 4,562,985,048.74 4,562,985,048.74 Net cash flow generated by financing 1,441,328,839.79 931,328,839.79 527,548,091.19 527,548,091.19 IV. Influence of exchange rate alternation on cash and cash equivalents -37,612.63 -37,612.63 -157,918.71 -157,918.71 V. Net increase of cash and cash equivalents -1,067,747,997.62 -1,334,589,902.25 -1,240,917,109.94 -1,262,895,240.83 Plus: Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of term 2,842,961,050.60 2,795,043,926.41 2,220,835,995.51 2,209,824,428.24 VI. Balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of term 1,775,213,052.98 1,460,454,024.16 979,918,885.57 946,929,187.41 4.5 Auditors’ Report Auditor’s opinion: not audited.