Signature Bank reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, total interest income was $173.483 million against $154.795 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $87.550 million against $71.457 million a year ago. Net income was $50.134 million or $1.05 per diluted share against $39.975 million or $0.85 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average total assets was 1.18% against 1.11% a year ago. Return on average shareholders' equity was 12.33% against 35.39% a year ago.

For the year, total interest income was $660.556 million against $580.516 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $326.375 million against $267.225 million a year ago. Net income was $185.483 million or $3.91 per diluted share against $149.526 million or $3.37 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average total assets was 1.17% against 1.14% a year ago. Return on average shareholders' equity was 12.13% against 12.71% a year ago.