SKB Group announced consolidated earnings results for the first half of 2017. For the first half, the company reported net profit of €22.4 million, down from €34.2 million in the like period of last year. Net interest income increased 7.6% on the year to €38.1 million. The costs of provisions and impairments slumped 73.6% to €2.1 million and net banking income declined 12.6% to €53.9 million.