First Defiance Financial Corp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 29.498 million compared to USD 28.492 million a year ago. Net income was USD 12.517 million compared to USD 12.097 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.63 compared to USD 0.6 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.63 compared to USD 0.59 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 115.649 million compared to USD 108.255 million a year ago. Net income was USD 49.370 million compared to USD 46.249 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.49 compared to USD 2.27 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.48 compared to USD 2.26 a year ago.