Meridian Bancorp, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 43.654 million compared to USD 42.173 million a year ago. Net income was USD 17.068 million compared to USD 12.358 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.33 compared to USD 0.24 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 172.938 million compared to USD 164.435 million a year ago. Net income was USD 66.996 million compared to USD 55.771 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.31 compared to USD 1.08 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.3 compared to USD 1.06 a year ago.