NIC Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total revenue of $83,472,000 as compared to $78,342,000 for the same period last year. Operating income before income taxes was $17,423,000 as compared to $16,773,000 for the same period last year. Net income was $10,840,000 as compared to $13,644,000 for the same period last year. Basic and diluted income per share was $0.16 as compared to $0.20 for the same period last year. For the twelve months, the company reported total revenue of $336,508,000 as compared to $317,915,000 for the same period last year. Operating income before income taxes was $78,337,000 as compared to $77,858,000 for the same period last year. Net income was $51,614,000 as compared to $55,833,000 for the same period last year. Basic and diluted income per share was $0.77 as compared to $0.84 for the same period last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $64,836,000 as compared to $81,159,000 for the same period last year. Purchases of property and equipment was $4,771,000 as compared to $5,646,000 for the same period last year.