Ameris Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 155.351 million compared to USD 99.554 million a year ago. Net income was USD 61.248 million compared to USD 43.536 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.88 compared to USD 0.91 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 505.166 million compared to USD 343.392 million a year ago. Net income was USD 161.441 million compared to USD 121.027 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.75 compared to USD 2.8 a year ago.