Republic Bank (Ghana) Limited reported unaudited separate and consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, on a separate basis, the company reported net interest income of GHS 37,542,000 compared to GHS 34,592,000 a year ago. Operating income was GHS 55,015,000 compared to GHS 46,141,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax for the period was GHS 15,646,000 compared to GHS 11,336,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was GHS 11,344,000 compared to GHS 10,769,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was GHS 203,134,000 compared to net cash generated from operating activities of GHS 26,229,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was GHS 1,180,000 compared to GHS 9,779,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets- software was GHS 946,000. For the quarter, on a consolidated basis, the company reported net interest income of GHS 40,372,000 compared to GHS 37,249,000 a year ago. Operating income was GHS 65,514,000 compared to GHS 54,948,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax for the period was GHS 19,798,000 compared to GHS 13,372,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was GHS 14,851,000 compared to GHS 12,330,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was GHS 199,372,000 compared to net cash generated from operating activities of GHS 25,316,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was GHS 1,410,000 compared to GHS 10,210,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets- software was GHS 946,000.