Bank of Chile reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of CLP 306,111 million against CLP 312,581 million a year ago. Net operating income was CLP 142,066 million against CLP 152,423 million a year ago. Income before income tax was CLP 143,206 million against CLP 153,390 million a year ago. Net Income attributable to bank’s owners was CLP 124,034 million or CLP 1.27 per share against CLP 140,095 million or CLP 1.46 per share a year ago. Return on average total assets was 1.59% against 1.81% a year ago. Return on average equity was 17.17% against 20.64% a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest revenue of CLP 1,911,628 million compared to CLP 1,899,302 million a year ago. Net interest income was CLP 1,221,369 million compared to CLP 1,219,133 million a year ago. Net operating income was CLP 636,776 million compared to CLP 617,055 million a year ago. Income before income tax was CLP 641,289 million compared to CLP 620,727 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent of CLP 552,249 million or CLP 5.66 per basic and diluted share compared to CLP 558,995 million or CLP 5.73 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Total cash flows used in operating activities were CLP 1,423,736 million compared to cash flows in operating activities of CLP 1,423,736 million a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment were CLP 27,819 million compared to CLP 31,476 million a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were CLP 11,248 million compared to CLP 8,519 million a year ago. Book value per share as on December 31, 2016 was CLP 29.58 against CLP 28.50 a year ago. Return on average total assets was 1.78% against 1.91% a year ago. Return on average equity was 19.64% against 21.41% a year ago.