Cathay General Bancorp reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total interest and dividend of $155,891,000 compared to $130,668,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $77,106,000 compared to $64,360,000 a year ago. Net income was $25,940,000 or $0.32 per basic and diluted share compared to $48,015,000 or $0.61 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.66% compared to 1.37% a year ago. Return on average total stockholders' equity was 5.18% compared to 10.52% a year ago. Book value per common share as at December 31, 2017 was $24.18 against $22.80 per share a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest and dividend income of $576,151,000 compared to $499,070,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $298,307,000 compared to $242,200,000 a year ago. Net income was $176,042,000 or $2.17 per diluted share compared to $175,099,000 or $2.19 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.19% compared to 1.31% a year ago. Return on average total stockholders' equity was 9.10% compared to 9.88% a year ago.