- The company reported a 13.7% increase in net profit for the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Equity increased 4.6% while funding decreased 18%. - Net interest income increased 8.5% driven primarily by a 37% increase in trade receivables. Net profit from financial operations rose 15.5% and net provisions decreased 20%. - The loan portfolio grew 10.5% with trade receivables increasing 11.5%. Credit quality improved with the net NPL to total loans ratio falling to 1.8% from 2.6% at the end of 2013.