Manama-Mubasher: Bahrain National Holding (BNH) recorded consolidated net earnings of BHD 4.2 million in 2015, a rise of 10% compared with BHD 3.8 million in 2014. Last year's profits are the highest since 2007.
The associate firms' profits climbed 53% year-on-year to BHD 1.5 million from BHD 1 million.
The fourth-quarter earnings reached BHD 655,000, compared with BHD 193,000 in 2014, boosted by strong subscription proceeds and robust investment income.
The board recommended 20% cash dividends which are subject to the approval of shareholders and competent authorities.