Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C. announced audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported interest income of USD 11,948,000 against USD 10,699,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 11,614,000 against USD 9,734,000 a year ago. Total operating income was USD 10,897,000 against USD 11,157,000 a year ago. Net profit for the year before impairment provisions was USD 6,404,000 against USD 5,487,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to equity shareholders was USD 5,228,000 or 2.15 cents per share against USD 5,073,000 or 2.10 cents per share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was USD 3,251,000 against USD 3,790,000 a year ago. Purchase of furniture and equipment was USD 280,000. Purchase of intangibles was USD 398,000.