National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of JMD 7,035,767,000 compared to JMD 6,505,520,000 a year ago. Operating profit was JMD 3,033,290,000 compared to JMD 2,743,641,000 a year ago.

Profit before taxation was JMD 3,172,667,000 compared to JMD 2,898,442,000 a year ago. Net profit was JMD 2,395,110,000 compared to JMD 2,133,071,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share was JMD 0.97 compared to JMD 0.87 a year ago.

Net cash provided by operating activities was JMD 6,003,993,000 compared to JMD 1,150,521,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was JMD 173,562,000 compared to JMD 699,322,000 a year ago. Acquisition of Intangible asset-computer software was JMD 320,419,000 compared to JMD 203,486,000 a year ago.