First Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 53.846 million compared to USD 48.860 million a year ago. Net income was USD 23.895 million compared to USD 14.177 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.81 compared to USD 0.48 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.8 compared to USD 0.48 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 207.430 million compared to USD 164.711 million a year ago. Net income was USD 89.289 million compared to USD 45.972 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.02 compared to USD 1.82 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 3.01 compared to USD 1.82 a year ago.