West Bromwich Building Society reported preliminary group earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported net interest receivable of GBP 55.3 million against GBP 60.0 million a year ago. Total operating income was GBP 62.1 million against GBP 67.6 million a year ago. Total income was GBP 62.4 million against GBP 67.2 million a year ago. Operating profit before revaluation gains, impairment and provisions was GBP 12.3 million against GBP 20.1 million a year ago. Loss before tax was GBP 19.8 million against profit before tax of GBP 13.5 million a year ago. Loss was GBP 25.8 million against profit of GBP 9.4 million a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 138.7 million against GBP 220.3 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was GBP 9.6 million against GBP 8.8 million a year ago. Underlying profit before tax up 60% to GBP 7.7 million against GBP 4.8 million a year ago.