Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, interest income was USD 4,400,000 against USD 2,969,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 4,148,000 against USD 2,905,000 a year ago. Total operating income was USD 4,964,000 against USD 2,904,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was USD 2,913,000 against USD 1,634,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 0.73 cents against 0.68 cents a year ago. For six months, interest income was USD 8,307,000 against USD 5,782,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 7,863,000 against USD 5,655,000 a year ago. Total operating income was USD 8,504,000 against USD 5,684,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was USD 4,727,000 against USD 3,130,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 1.18 cents against 1.29 cents a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was USD 13,715,000 against net cash used in operating activities of USD 6,062,000 a year ago. Purchase of premises and equipment was USD 109,000. Purchase of intangible assets was USD 278,000.