The National Bank reported audited consolidated earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net interest income of USD 13,621,516 compared with USD 13,995,488 a year ago. Net income before tax was USD 11,885,748 compared with USD 6,862,268 a year ago. Net profit after tax of USD 8,352,087 or USD 0.111 basic and diluted earnings per share compared with USD 5,362,268 or USD 0.071 basic and diluted earnings per share a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was USD 20,389,445 compared with net cash used in operating activities of USD 25,666,461 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was USD 1,907,458 compared with USD 898,467 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was USD 294,435 compared with USD 721,815 a year ago.