Banco Patagonia S.A. announced consolidated and standalone earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported, financial income of ARS 4,095.3 million against ARS 3,320.6 million for the same period a year ago. Gross interest income was ARS 2,341.9 million against ARS 1,839.5 million for the same period a year ago. Net operative income was ARS 1,288.9 million against ARS 1,045.9 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income tax was ARS 1,490.3 million against ARS 1,149.8 million for the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter was ARS 1,031.5 million against ARS 852.1 million for the same period a year ago. Return on average assets was 4.5% against 5.1% for the same period a year ago. Return on average shareholders' equity was 36.2% against 38.3% for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, on standalone basis, the company reported, financial income of ARS 3,802.1 million against ARS 3,121.8 million for the same period a year ago. Gross interest income was ARS 2,245.6 million against ARS 1,759.9 million for the same period a year ago. Net operative income was ARS 1,159.5 million against ARS 907.7 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income tax was ARS 1,453.2 million against ARS 1,072.9 million for the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter was ARS 1,031.7 million against ARS 852.1 million for the same period a year ago.