American River Bankshares announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. The company reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $1.5 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2015. Net interest income was $5.1 million compared with $5.1 million a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $3.0 million compared with $2.1 million a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.16% compared with 0.91% a year ago. Return on average equity was 9.04% compared with 6.71% a year ago. Return on average tangible equity was 11.21% compared with 8.28% a year ago. For the year, the company's net income was $6.4 million or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $5.3 million or $0.70 per diluted share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. Net interest income was $20.2 million compared with $20.0 million a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $9.8 million compared with $7.9 million a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.00% compared with 0.85% a year ago. Return on average equity was 7.60% compared with 6.03% a year ago. Return on average tangible equity was 9.43% compared with 7.42% a year ago. As on December 31, 2016, the company's tangible book value per share was $10.14 and book value per share was $12.59 per share.