Malta Properties Company plc reported audited group and company earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, on group basis, the company reported rental income was EUR 3,235,816 against EUR 3,174,500 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 2,529,563 against EUR 2,884,567 a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 3,447,696 against EUR 1,416,393 a year ago. Profit for the year - total comprehensive income was EUR 2,556,911 against EUR 1,863,726 a year ago. Earnings per share were EUR 0.03 against EUR 0.07 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was EUR 972,378 against EUR 4,146,540 a year ago. Acquisition of/additions to investment property were EUR 1,148,008 compared to EUR 2,655,831 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 50,499 compared to EUR 8,491 a year ago. For the period, on company basis, the company reported rental income was EUR 618,176 against EUR 719,000 a year ago. Operating loss was EUR 52,130 against operating profit of EUR 441,918 a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 771,685 against EUR 341,177 a year ago. Profit for the year - total comprehensive income was EUR 376,863 against EUR 302,967 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was EUR 74,261 against net cash generated from operating activities of EUR 4,213,144 a year ago. Acquisition of/additions to investment property were EUR 110,254 compared to EUR 2,655,831 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 50,499 compared to EUR 8,491 a year ago.