DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, the two lenders slated to merge on April 1, have jointly reported a proforma 2016 net profit of 11.37 billion dirhams ($3.1 billion), according to a bourse statement on Wednesday. ($1 = 3.6723 UAE dirham)

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