Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. reported audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported net interest income of RMB 21,500.730 million against RMB 19,404.719 million a year ago. Interest income was RMB 39,288.408 million against RMB 32,866.157 million a year ago. Operating income was RMB 23,970.044 million against RMB 21,661.711 million a year ago. Profit before tax was RMB 11,959.725 million against RMB 10,644.836 million a year ago. Profit was 9,008.354 million against RMB 8,001.322 million a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank 8,935.973 million against RMB 7,944.748 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were RMB 0.94 against RMB 0.85 a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was RMB 19,366.966 million against net cash flows from operating activities of RMB 6,085.647 million a year ago. Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment and other assets was RMB 786.196 million against RMB 709.141 million a year ago. Cash paid for purchase of investment securities was RMB 528,709.726 million against RMB 448,967.951 million a year ago. Average return on assets in 2017 was 1.05% same as in 2016. Weighted average return on shareholders' equity was 15.61% against 15.99% a year ago. Net assets per share attributable to equity holders of the Bank was RMB 6.37.