Lakeland Bancorp Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of USD 33.055 million compared to USD 31.228 million a year ago. Net interest income was USD 30.119 million compared to USD 28.850 million a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was USD 12.755 million compared to USD 11.552 million a year ago. Net income was USD 8.464 million compared to USD 7.939 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per common share was USD 0.22 compared to USD 0.21 a year ago.

For the twelve months, the company reported total interest income of USD 127.514 million compared to USD 122.503 million a year ago. Net interest income was USD 116.640 million compared to USD 113.566 million a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was USD 48.648 million compared to USD 46.288 million a year ago. Net income was USD 32.481 million compared to USD 31.129 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per common share was USD 0.85 compared to USD 0.82 a year ago. Annualized return on average assets was 0.89% compared to 0.90% a year ago. Annualized return on average common equity was 8.40% compared to 8.35% a year ago. Annualized return on tangible common equity was 11.64% compared to 11.87% a year ago. Book value per common share was USD 10.57 compared to USD 10.01 a year ago. Tangible book value per common share was USD 7.62 compared to USD 7.06 a year ago. Non-GAAP Return on average tangible common stockholders' equity was 11.58% compared to 12.21% a year ago.