Nicolet Bankshares Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company announced net interest income of $10,651,000 compared to $10,513,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income was $2,819,000 compared to $2,416,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $2,789,000 compared to $2,355,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income per share, diluted was $0.64 compared to $0.58 for the same period a year ago. Book value per common share was $23.42 and tangible book value per common share was $22.51.

For the year, the company announced net interest income of $41,384,000 compared to $41,882,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income was $11,428,000 compared to $9,949,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $11,216,000 compared to $9,705,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income per share, diluted was $2.57 compared to $2.25 for the same period a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.96% for 2015, and the return on average common equity was 12.4%.