Northern Trust Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total revenue of $1,440.5 million compared to $1,246.4 million a year ago. Earnings allocated to common and potential common shares were $345.2 million or $1.51 per diluted share compared to $255.7 million or $1.11 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 15.1% compared to 11.9% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.16% compared to 0.90% a year ago. Net interest income was $380.0 million compared to $324.3 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $435.6 million compared to $389.5 million a year ago. For the full year, the company reported total revenue of $5,421.1 million compared to $4,986.9 million a year ago. Earnings allocated to common and potential common shares were $1,130.4 million or $4.92 per diluted share compared to $990.4 million or $4.32 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 12.6% compared to 11.9% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.00% compared to 0.89% a year ago. Net interest income was $1,429.2 million compared to $1,234.9 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,633.9 million compared to $1,517.1 million a year ago.