First Choice Bank Cerritos, CA announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 19.502 million compared to USD 9.807 million a year ago. Net income was USD 6.713 million compared to USD 955,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.56 compared to USD 0.13 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 55.667 million compared to USD 34.778 million a year ago. Net income was USD 15.130 million compared to USD 7.354 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.64 compared to USD 1.02 a year ago.