Republic Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company has posted net interest income of $41,645,000 against $32,466,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $14,960,000 against $11,262,000 a year ago. Net income was $10,000,000 against $7,418,000 a year ago. Book value per share was $28.97 against $27.59 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common stock was $0.48 against $0.36 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.87% against 0.73% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.62% against 5.13% a year ago. For the year, the company has posted net interest income of $156,054,000 against $123,970,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $68,963,000 against $53,244,000 a year ago. Net income was $45,903,000 against $35,166,000 a year ago. Book value per share was $28.97 against $27.59 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common stock was $2.22 against $1.70 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.02% against 0.88% a year ago. Return on average equity was 7.68% against 6.12% a year ago.