First National Bank of Botswana Limited announced audited consolidated earnings results for the full year ended June 30, 2017. For the full year, the company announced interest income and similar income was BWP 1,429,248,000 compared to BWP 1,308,394,000 for the same period a year ago. Net interest income before impairment of advances was BWP 1,164,120,000 compared to BWP 944,829,000 for the same period a year ago. Income from operations was BWP 1,781,056,000 compared to BWP 1,643,208,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before direct taxation was BWP 680,323,000 compared to BWP 659,012,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was BWP 500,519,000 compared to BWP 503,891,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings per share, basic and diluted were 19.68 thebe compared to 19.81 thebe for the same period a year ago. Return on equity was 18.9% compared to 20.2% for the same period a year ago. Return on average assets was 2.2% compared to 2.4% for the same period a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was BWP 1,214,960,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of BWP 1,159,773,000 for the same period a year ago.