Empire Bancshares, Inc. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The company reported net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 was $449,000, or $0.10 per share, compared to $251,000, or $0.06 per share, for the same quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net interest income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 was $3.91 million, compared to $3.50 million for the same quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Income before income taxes for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 was $776,000, compared to $455,000 for the same quarter ended March 31, 2013. Total assets as of March 31, 2014 were $489.24 million, compared to $467.07 million as of December 31, 2013. Earnings, largely driven by growth in net interest income, reflect its prudent management of capital and balance sheet mix as well as its consistent sound asset quality.