First Foundation Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 43.888 million compared to USD 41.365 million a year ago. Net income was USD 15.214 million compared to USD 14.129 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.34 compared to USD 0.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.34 compared to USD 0.31 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 169.954 million compared to USD 155.610 million a year ago. Net income was USD 56.239 million compared to USD 42.958 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.26 compared to USD 1.02 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.25 compared to USD 1.01 a year ago.