Little Bank Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company' net income available for common shareholders was $687,000 or $0.23 per basic common share against $453,000 or $0.15 per basic common share a year ago. Net interest income was $2,651,000 against $2,641,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for losses was $2,708,000 against $2,466,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $1,019,000 against $868,000 a year ago.

For the year, the company's net income available for common shareholders was $2,672,000 or $0.90 per basic common share against $2,001,000 or $0.67 per basic common share a year ago. Net interest income was $10,225,000 against $10,499,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for losses was $10,282,000 against $9,684,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $4,182,000 against $3,819,000 a year ago. The company's earnings were driven by decreased loan-loss provision, reflecting continued excellent credit quality within the Bank's loan portfolio.