In the first six months of 2010, Carpatica posted a loss of RON106.5 million.

Carpatica said net provisioning costs fell 82% on the year to RON26.6 million in January to June.

The bank reported total assets of RON2.76 billion at the end of June, down 8% on the year. Solvency ratio stood at 11.91%, above the central bank’s 10% requirement.

Romanian businessman Ilie Carabulea is the bank’s largest stockholder, with a 41.28% stake.

Thursday, Carpatica closed flat at RON0.058 a share. (EUR1=RON4.2855)