Republic Bancorp Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income was $36,842,000 against $34,331,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $32,466,000 against $29,477,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $11,262,000 against $7,884,000 a year ago. Net income was $7,418,000 against $5,235,000 a year ago. Book value per share was $27.59 against $26.80 a year ago. Tangible book value per share was $26.87 against $26.08 a year ago. Diluted earnings per Class A Common Stock was $0.36 against $0.25 a year ago. Diluted earnings per Class B Common Stock were $0.33 against $0.24 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.73% against 0.57% a year ago. Return on average equity was 5.13% against 3.73% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total interest income was $142,432,000 against $132,377,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $123,970,000 against $112,773,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $53,244,000 against $44,315,000 a year ago. Net income was $35,166,000 against $28,787,000 a year ago. Book value per share was $27.59 against $26.80 a year ago. Tangible book value per share was $26.87 against $26.08 a year ago. Diluted earnings per Class A Common Stock was $1.70 against $1.38 a year ago. Diluted earnings per Class B Common Stock were $1.54 against $1.32 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.88% against 0.81% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.12% against 5.16% a year ago.