Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, interest income was $29,836,000 against $21,892,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $26,507,000 against $20,024,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $12,820,000 against $9,082,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. was $9,103,000 against $6,087,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted common share were $0.88 against $0.68 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.27% against 1.07% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.99% against 8.75% a year ago. For the year, interest income was $109,253,000 against $75,467,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $98,742,000 against $68,133,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $49,700,000 against $28,065,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. was $33,150,000 against $18,462,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted common share were $3.33 against $2.37 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.25% against 0.95% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.96% against 8.20% a year ago. Book value per common share as at December 31, 2017 was $37.09 against $32.26 a year ago.