GCB Bank Limited reported unaudited consolidated and parent earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company reported interest income of GHS 791.365 million against GHS 723.732 million a year ago. Net interest income was GHS 624.518 million against GHS 649.704 million a year ago. Operating income was GHS 776.807 million against GHS 795.148 million a year ago. Profit before income tax expense was GHS 184.113 million against GHS 412.193 million a year ago. Profit for the period was GHS 133.650 million or GHS 0.67 per basic and diluted share against GHS 288.983 million or GHS 1.45 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash flow used in operating activities of GHS 159.209 million against GHS 14.510 million a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was GHS 65.222 million against GHS 55.885 million a year ago. For the period, on parent basis, the company reported interest income of GHS 790.669 million against GHS 722.883 million a year ago. Net interest income was GHS 623.822 million against GHS 648.855 million a year ago. Operating income was GHS 767.982 million against GHS 783.010 million a year ago. Profit before income tax expense was GHS 175.335 million against GHS 400.083 million a year ago. Profit for the period was GHS 125.685 million or GHS 0.63 per basic and diluted share against GHS 277.981 million or GHS 1.40 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash flow used in operating activities of GHS 186.351 million against GHS 25.061 million a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was GHS 65.222 million against GHS 55.885 million a year ago.