Eagle Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $7.2 million, a 42% increase over the $5.1 million net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net income available to common shareholders increased 49% to $7.0 million or $0.35 per diluted common share, as compared to $4.7 million or $0.23 per diluted common share for the same three month period in 2010. Net interest income was $28.3 million compared with $21.3 million a year ago. Net interest income increased 33% for the quarter over the same period in 2010, resulting from strong balance sheet growth, as average earning assets increased by 52% (32% excluding the effect of the settlement deposit). Income before income tax expense was $11.1 million compared with $7.9 million a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.91% compared with 0.96% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 13.40% compared with 10.21% a year ago. Adjusted net income was $6.9 million compared with $5.1 million a year ago. For the year, the company's net income was $24.6 million, a 47% increase over the $16.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net income available to common shareholders was $23.0 million or $1.14 per diluted common share, as compared to $15.4 million or $0.77 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2010, a 50% increase. Net interest income was $99.0 million compared with $76.8 million a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $38.3 million compared with $25.8 million a year ago. As on December 31, 2011, the company's book value per common share was $10.53. Return on average assets was 0.97% compared with 0.86% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 11.71% compared with 8.74% a year ago. Adjusted net income was $24.2 million compared with $16.7 million a year ago.