Bank Hapoalim B.M. announced earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net profit of ILS 812 million, 27% less than in the corresponding quarter of 2016, in which the bank's results were affected by one-time revenue items from the sale of shares in Visa, the sale of loans, and credit loss recoveries. In comparison with the previous quarter, net profit in the second quarter of 2017 rose 6%. The bank's return on equity in the second quarter of 2017 was 9.5%, which compares with 9.2% in the previous quarter and 13.9% in the corresponding quarter of 2016. Net interest income was ILS 2,233 million compared to ILS 2,122 million a year ago. Total income was ILS 3,686 million compared to ILS 3,905 million a year ago. Basic net earnings per share attributed to shareholders of the Bank was ILS 0.60 compared to ILS 0.84 a year ago. Return on assets was 0.18% compared to 0.25% a year ago. For the six months, the company reported net profit attributed to shareholders of the Bank was ILS 1,579 million compared to ILS 1,791 million a year ago. Net interest income was ILS 4,306 million compared to ILS 4,053 million a year ago. Total income was ILS 7,288 million compared to ILS 7,450 million a year ago. Basic net earnings per share attributed to shareholders of the Bank were ILS 1.18 compared to ILS 1.35 a year ago. Return on assets was 0.35% compared to 0.41% a year ago.