B Communications Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of ILS 2,559 million against ILS 2,174 million a year ago. The increase resulted from the full consolidation of DBS Satellite Services (1998) Ltd. as of the second quarter of 2015. Operating income was ILS 474 million against ILS 506 million a year ago. Income before income tax was ILS 281 million against ILS 425 million a year ago. Net income was ILS 160 million against ILS 306 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of the company was ILS 23 million against net income of ILS 48 million a year ago. Diluted loss per share was ILS 0.77 against earnings per share of ILS 1.57 a year ago. EBITDA was ILS 1,023 million against ILS 953 million a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was ILS 922 million against ILS 961 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ILS 294 million against ILS 302 million a year ago. Free cash flow was ILS 619 million against ILS 606 million a year ago. Net financial debt of the Bezeq Group was ILS 8.83 billion ($2.3 billion) as of March 31, 2016 compared with ILS 8.20 billion as of March 31, 2015.