Ameris Bancorp announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 99.554 million compared to USD 69.523 million a year ago. Net income was USD 43.536 million compared to USD 9.150 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.91 compared to USD 0.24 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 343.392 million compared to USD 260.125 million a year ago. Net income was USD 121.027 million compared to USD 73.548 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.8 compared to USD 1.98 a year ago.