The board of directors of Bank of Marin Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on January 22, 2016. The dividend increased $0.01 from the prior quarter and $0.03, or 14% from one year ago. The cash dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2016 and will be payable on February 12, 2016.

The company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company's net interest income was $17,243,000 against $17,142,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $16,743,000 against $17,142,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $7,706,000 against $7,685,000 a year ago. Net income was $4,925,000 or $0.81 diluted per share against $4,692,000 or $0.78 diluted per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.98% against 1.01% for the same period of last year. Return on average equity was 9.12% against 9.36% for the same period of last year. The increase from the prior quarter primarily relates to higher average balances on investment securities and loans, partially offset by lower yields on investment securities and loans, and lower accretion income on acquired loans.

For the year, the company's net interest income was $67,187,000 against $70,441,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $66,687,000 against $69,691,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $28,931,000 against $31,469,000 a year ago. Net income was $18,441,000 or $3.04 diluted per share against $19,771,000 or $3.29 diluted per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.98% against 1.08% for the same period of last year. Return on average equity was 8.84% against 10.31% for the same period of last year. Book value per share was $35.34 as at Dec. 31, 2015 against $33.68 as at Dec. 31, 2014.