Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company’s net profit attributable to equity holders of the bank was RMB 2,555,590,000 against RMB 2,428,370,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 0.26 against RMB 0.26 last year. Weighted average return on shareholders' equity was 15.67% against 18.05% last year. Net interest income was RMB 5,871,027,000 compared to RMB 5,108,745,000 a year ago. Operating income was RMB 6,769,806,000 compared to RMB 5,674,278,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was RMB 3,396,278,000 compared to RMB 3,277,566,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was RMB 2,583,034,000 compared to RMB 2,459,287,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 27,345,547,000 compared to RMB 42,104,896,000 a year ago. Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment and other assets was RMB 104,700,000 compared to RMB 92,046,000 a year ago.