Independent Bank Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $87,910,000 against $72,879,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $80,292,000 against $67,832,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $79,092,000 against $66,532,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $38,192,000 against $36,979,000 a year ago. Net income was $29,934,000 against $22,064,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $1.08 against $0.80 per share a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $1.07 against $0.80 per share a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total interest income of $323,701,000 against $277,194,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $298,165,000 against $258,860,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $293,390,000 against $255,910,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $155,926,000 against $134,545,000 a year ago. Net income was $121,622,000 against $87,204,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $4.41 against $3.19 per share a year ago.

For the fourth quarter, the company reported total net charge-offs of $142,000 against $367,000 a year ago.