Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $3,482,000 against $2,939,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $2,937,000 against $2,544,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $2,873,000 against $2,459,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $795,000 against $510,000 a year ago. Net income was $529,000 against 387,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.16 against $0.12 a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest income of $13,037,000 against $11,257,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $11,013,000 against $9,799,000 a year ago. The increase in net interest income continues to be directly associated with the company’s loan growth over the past year. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $10,747,000 against $9,528,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $3,282,000 against $3,045,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,155,000 against 1,971,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.66 against $0.63 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.67% against 0.71% a year ago. Return on average equity was 8.49% against 8.53% a year ago. Book value per share was $8.32 against $7.70 a year ago. Tangible book value per share was $7.58 against $7.12 a year ago.