Ameris Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 163.456 million compared to USD 155.351 million a year ago. Net income was USD 94.285 million compared to USD 61.248 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.36 compared to USD 0.88 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 637.753 million compared to USD 505.166 million a year ago. Net income was USD 261.988 million compared to USD 161.441 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.77 compared to USD 2.75 a year ago.