Park National Corporation announced unaudited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2016. The company reported $20.0 million in net income for the fourth quarter of 2016, a 4.2% decrease from $20.9 million for the same period in 2015. Net income per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $1.30, compared to $1.36 in the fourth quarter of 2015. Total interest income was $71,697,000 against $67,165,000 for the same period of last year. Net interest income was $62,249,000 against $57,867,000 for the same period of last year. Income before income taxes was $28,540,000 against $29,023,000 for the same period of last year.

The company's net income for the 2016 year was $86.1 million, a 6.3% increase over $81.0 million for the 2015 year. Net income per diluted common share for the 2016 year was $5.59, compared to $5.26 for the 2015 year. Total interest income was $276,258,000 against $265,074,000 for the same period of last year. Net interest income was $238,086,000 against $227,632,000 for the same period of last year. Income before income taxes was $122,895,000 against $113,579,000 for the same period of last year.

For the quarter, the company announced net loan charge-offs of $1,656,000.