Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $4,680,000 against $3,628,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $3,622,000 against $3,040,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $3,417,000 against $2,960,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $810,000 against $689,000 a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $622,000 against $482,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,031,000 against $482,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted share were $0.46 against $0.11 a year ago. For the six months, the company reported interest income of $9,027,000 against $7,101,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $7,021,000 against $5,933,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $6,597,000 against $5,853,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,688,000 against $1,336,000 a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $1,320,000 against $942,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,729,000 against $942,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted share were $0.63 against $0.23 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.29%. Return on average equity was 17.65%. The increase in net interest income relates to loan growth.