Public Financial Holdings Limited announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, the company reported interest income of HKD 1,667,695,000 against HKD 1,691,906,000 a year ago. Net interest income was HKD 1,338,832,000 against HKD 1,335,686,000 a year ago. Operating income was HKD 1,544,617,000 against HKD 1,561,340,000 a year ago. Operating profit before impairment allowances was HKD 751,682,000 against HKD 771,527,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was HKD 495,659,000 against HKD 506,309,000 a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to owners of the company was HKD 406,561,000 against HKD 422,955,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 0.370 against HKD 0.385 a year ago.