SVB Financial Group reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. For the fourth quarter, the company reported non GAAP net income available to common stockholders of $35.6 million or $0.81 per diluted share compared to $17.5 million or $0.41 per diluted share a year ago. Net interest income was $140.1 million compared to $104.5 million a year ago. Return on average assets were 0.72% compared to 0.42% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders equity were 8.99% compared to 5.37% a year ago. Book value per common share was 36.07% compared to 30.15% a year ago. For the year, the company reported non GAAP net income available to common stockholders of $171.9 million or $3.94 per diluted share compared to $95.0 million or $2.24 per diluted share a year ago. Net interest income was $526.3 million compared to $418.1 million a year ago. Return on average assets were 0.92% compared to 0.64% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders equity were 11.87% compared to 7.72% a year ago. Non GAAP return on average stockholders equity were 10.18% compared to 6.51% a year ago. Book value per common share was 36.07% compared to 30.15% a year ago. The company provided earnings guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2012. For the full year, the company expects net interest income increase at a percentage rate in the high teens, net interest margin between 3.20% and 3.30%.