The National Bank announced unaudited earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported interest income of $43,046,452 against $35,925,791 a year ago. Net interest income was $28,188,291 against $23,663,806 a year ago. Net income before tax was $12,044,749 against $10,094,212 a year ago. Net income after tax was $9,204,749 or $0.123 per basic and diluted share against $7,402,240 or $0.099 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was $17,722,168 against $32,062,923 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was $2,763,898 against $1,014,492 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was $1,502,899 against $753,732 a year ago.