C&I Leasing Plc announced audited consolidated and parent earnings results for the full year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company reported gross earnings of NGN 17,015,799,000 compared to NGN 14,577,657,000 a year ago. Net lease rental income was NGN 6,360,638,000 compared to NGN 5,983,199,000 a year ago. Profit on continuing operations before taxation was NGN 1,036,224,000 compared to NGN 465,639,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was NGN 875,968,000 compared to NGN 139,203,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 54.17 kobo compared to 8.61 kobo a year ago. Return on equity (post tax) was 13.9% compared to 2.6% a year ago. Net operating income was NGN 5.7 billion, up 23.1% year-on-year or NGN 4.6 billion a year ago. For the period, on parent basis, the company reported gross earnings of NGN 14,511,291,000 compared to NGN 12,847,336,000 a year ago. Net lease rental income was NGN 5,230,774,000 compared to NGN 5,335,367,000 a year ago. Profit on continuing operations before taxation was NGN 38,382,000 compared to NGN 405,834,000 a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of the parent was NGN 10,210,000 compared to profit of NGN 143,031,000 a year ago. Basic loss per share was 0.63 kobo compared to profit of 8.85 kobo a year ago.