In the first half of 2018, China's national economy continued to develop steadily and forwardly. The supply-side structural reforms were further advanced, and GDP achieved a growth rate of 6.8%. The automobile industry maintained steady growth, with production and sales reaching 14.085 million and 14.066 million, respectively, up 5.8% and 4.8% year-on-year, and the growth rate has rebounded.Other high-end aluminum applications such as rail transit, aerospace and other fields continue to develop.

APALT's semi-annual report shows semi-annual revenue reaches 1,754 million Yuan, an increase of 10.40% from year-ago period. Profit attributed to equity shareholders is 188 million Yuan, an increase of 25.94% from year-ago period.

For details, please refer to the relevant announcement which APALT published on the website of www.cninfo.com.cn on August 28, 2018.