Banca Romaneasca ended last year with 204 billion ROL (more than $6m) in gross profit, up almost 57% in nominal terms since 2001, when it had grossed 129.2 billion ROL ($4m). Early last year, the bank management had forecast gross profit of 180 billion ROL, but this level was exceeded at the end of October. Net assets also took an ascending trend, going up 82% to 4,588.9 billion ROL. Equity increased about 65% since the end of 2001, up to 629.5 billion ROL on December 31, 2002. ZF