Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c. reported audited group and bank earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, on group basis, the company reported net interest income of EUR 15,434,000 compared to EUR 14,202,000 a year ago. Operating income was EUR 57,883,000 compared to EUR 47,254,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 8,974,000 compared to EUR 8,200,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was EUR 8,868,000 compared to EUR 8,235,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was EUR 5,129,000 or 11.6 cents per share compared to EUR 4,726,000 or 10.7 cents per share a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was EUR 27,886,000 compared to EUR 5,617,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 2,943,000 compared to EUR 4,604,000 a year ago. For the year, on bank basis, the company reported net interest income of EUR 15,288,000 compared to EUR 14,033,000 a year ago. Operating income was EUR 21,274,000 compared to EUR 20,933,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 7,478,000 compared to EUR 6,647,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was EUR 7,478,000 compared to EUR 6,647,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was EUR 4,846,000 compared to EUR 4,252,000 a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was EUR 27,000,000 compared to EUR 10,110,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 1,396,000 compared to EUR 3,504,000 a year ago.