Lombard Bank Malta plc announced unaudited parent and group earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2016. On group basis, the company reported, net interest income was EUR 7,082,000 compared to EUR 6,414,000 a year ago. Operating income was EUR 23,939,000 compared to EUR 21,264,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 4,431,000 against EUR 4,306,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was EUR 4,409,000 compared to EUR 4,306,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the bank was EUR 2,536,000 compared to EUR 2,281,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 5.7 cents compared to 5.2 cents a year ago. Cash flows from operating profit before changes in operating assets and liabilities were EUR 3,264,000 compared to EUR 3,529,000 a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was EUR 38,369,000 compared to EUR 7,173,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was EUR 4,952,000 compared to EUR 16,536,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 851,000 compared to EUR 907,000 a year ago. On parental basis company reported, net interest income was EUR 7,002,000 compared to EUR 6,325,000 a year ago. Operating income was EUR 11,385,000 compared to EUR 9,563,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 4,157,000 against EUR 3,295,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was EUR 4,157,000 compared to EUR 3,295,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank was EUR 2,799,000 compared to EUR 2,116,000 a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was EUR 39,366,000 compared to EUR 8,214,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was EUR 4,854,000 compared to EUR 16,233,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 382,000 compared to EUR 416,000 a year ago.