The bank paid RON241.1 million (EUR56 million) as profit tax (80% of the gross profit), so that the net result is of RON60.3 million (EUR14 million), according to data obtained by MEDIAFAX.
The net profit can be used by the central bank to increase its reserves, to build own financing sources or to grant bonuses to its employees, since there are no previous losses to cover.
In 2010, the central bank reported profit of RON1.41 billion, three-times lower than in 2009, on lower interest income. (EUR1=RON4.3788)