Malita Investments p.l.c. reported audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, the company reported revenue of €6,976,714 against €6,935,891 a year ago. Operating profit was €9,543,732 against €18,157,186 a year ago. Profit before tax was €8,263,266 against €16,859,728 a year ago. Profit for the year was €6,423,805 against €16,577,052 a year ago. Earnings per share were 4.34 cents against 11.19 cents a year ago. Net cash flow generated from operating activities was €4,960,715 against €5,084,231 a year ago.

The Board of Directors further resolved to recommend for the approval of the Annual General Meeting, the payment of a final gross dividend of 3,376,864 or 0.0228 per share, equating to a final net dividend of 2,194,962 or 0.01482 per share to all shareholders on the register. The final net dividend will be paid on 5 May 2017 to the Shareholders on the company's share register of the Malta Stock Exchange at close of business 28 March 2017.