Crédito Real reported earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2017. For the quarter, the company’s income amounted to MXN 439 million, growing 27.1% against the fourth quarter in 2016. Interest income was MXN 22.4 billion, increasing 30% compared to fourth quarter of 2016. Variation in interest income was mainly driven by the combined effect of the growth observed in the consolidated loan portfolio, largely supported by the Payroll business and the effect of the re-pricing of loans granted. ROE was 4.5% during the quarter, with ROA skewed at 4.5%, excluding the perpetual notes, which principal has equity treatment and its register is in the company's equity, ROE would have reached 17.9%.