Hong Leong Bank Berhad reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of MYR 1,178,740,000 against MYR 1,073,510,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 696,630,000 against MYR 425,810,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was MYR 549,935,000 against MYR 344,082,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was MYR 549,935,000 or 26.89 sen per share basic against MYR 344,082,000 or 19.43 sen per share basic a year ago. Net interest income was MYR 833 million, 7.5% from prior year. For the six months, the company reported revenue of MYR 2,274,982,000 against MYR 2,096,746,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 1,371,249,000 against MYR 1,050,644,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was MYR 1,092,562,000 against MYR 847,043,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was MYR 1,092,562,000 or 53.41 sen per share basic against MYR 847,043,000 or 47.83 sen per share basic a year ago. Underlying core net profit was MYR 1,093 million rose 11.8% compared to the corresponding period business as usual net profit of MYR 978 million (excluding MSS costs). Underlying operating profit grew 11.9% year over year to MYR 1,284 million compared to 2016 of MYR 1,148 million. Net interest income was 6% higher year over year at MYR 1,635 million.