GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $4.7 million.

The Gallipolis, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of 98 cents per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $13.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12.4 million, exceeding Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $10.3 million, or $2.14 per share. Revenue was reported as $51.4 million.

Ohio Valley Banc shares have fallen nearly 5% since the beginning of the year.

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