First International Bank Group announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company’s interest income was ILS 640 million against ILS 547 million a year ago. Interest Income, net was ILS 562 million against ILS 526 million a year ago. Net interest income after expenses from credit losses was ILS 528 million against ILS 593 million a year ago. Profit before taxes was ILS 262 million against ILS 268 million a year ago. Profit after taxes was ILS 165 million against ILS 150 million a year ago. Net profit attributed to shareholders of the bank was ILS 166 million against ILS 147 million a year ago. Net profit per share was ILS 1.65 against ILS 1.46 a year ago. Return on equity was 9.3% against 8.5% a year ago. Return on assets was 0.5% against 0.5% a year ago.