KVB Kunlun Financial Group Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, total income was HKD 131,481,000 against HKD 83,763,000 a year ago. Operating profit was HKD 23,484,000 against HKD 12,585,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was HKD 22,940,000 against HKD 12,580,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was HKD 21,975,000 against HKD 9,592,000 a year ago. Earnings per share for profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company for the period were 1.08 cents against 0.47 cents a year ago. For six months, total income was HKD 197,110,000 against HKD 189,571,000 a year ago. Operating profit was HKD 8,334,000 against HKD 47,356,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was HKD 7,178,000 against HKD 47,336,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was HKD 3,089,000 against HKD 34,028,000 a year ago. Earnings per share for profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company for the period were 0.15 cents against 1.67 cents a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 134,265,000 against cash generated used in operating activities of HKD 62,621,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was HKD 2,900,000 against HKD 5,024,000 a year ago. In summary, the decrease in profitability of the Group was primarily contributed by: Higher transaction volume resulting in higher referral expenses and other charges; and increased expenditure due to business expansion.