Ahli United Bank B.S.C. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016. For the nine months, the company reported net profit attributable to its equity shareholders of $442.1 million, an increase of 5.5% as compared to $419.2 million achieved in nine months of 2015. The basic earnings per share increased to 6.3 cents, from 6.2 cents in nine months of 2015. The growth in net profit of the company was underpinned by the growth in its total assets to $35.8 billion (+5.3%) from $34.0 billion at 2015 year end. Net interest income grew by 2.5% from $604.8 million to $619.7 million. As a result, net operating income increased by 5.2% to reach $763.7 million. The Group’s return on average equity increased to 17.0%, based on improved operating results as compared to 16.7% achieved in the prior period. Return on average assets was higher at 1.9% against 1.8% a year ago. Profit before tax was $528.622 million compared to $496.783 million a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was $110.854 million compared to $201.607 million a year ago. For the third quarter, the company reported net interest income was $212.281 million compared to $213.11 million a year ago. Operating income was $260.741 million compared to $305.992 million a year ago. Profit before tax was $167.001 million compared to $167.758 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to the owners of the bank was $140.925 million compared to $140.856 million a year ago. Basic & diluted earnings per ordinary share $2.1 compared to $2.1 a year ago. Net operating income was $243.652 million compared to $244.633 million a year ago.