Sierra Bancorp reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, interest income was $18,745,000 against $17,794,000 last year. Net interest income was $17,765,000 against $16,907,000 last year. Net interest income after provision was $17,765,000 against $16,907,000 last year. Income before taxes was $8,406,000 against $5,777,000 last year. Net income was $5,517,000 against $3,929,000 last year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.40 against diluted earnings per share of $0.28 last year. Return on average equity was 10.52% against 7.50% last year. Return on average assets was 1.12% against 0.81% last year. For the year, interest income was $68,505,000 against $62,707,000 last year. Net interest income was $65,182,000 against $60,126,000 last year. Net interest income after provision was $65,182,000 against $60,126,000 last year. Income before taxes was $26,367,000 against $27,138,000 last year. Net income was $17,567,000 against $18,067,000 last year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.30 against diluted earnings per share of $1.34 last year. Book value per basic share was $14.94 against $14.36 at December 31, 2015. Tangible book value per basic share was $14.14 against $13.77 at December 31, 2015. Return on average equity was 8.71% against 9.59% last year. Return on average assets was 0.95% against 1.07% last year.