BLOM Bank SAL reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $194,063,000 against $170,622,000 a year ago. Net fees and commission income was $33,862,000 against $32,530,000 a year ago. Total operating income was $245,260,000 against $214,356,000 a year ago. Net operating income was $239,481,000 against $214,670,000 a year ago. Net operating profit was $145,555,000 against $135,303,000 a year ago. Net profit before taxes was $144,398,000 against $135,300,000 a year ago. Net profit was $116,826,000 or $0.54 per basic and diluted share against $112,027,000 or $0.52 per basic and diluted share a year ago.