Associated Banc-Corp reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income was $181,537,000 compared to $180,470,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $167,199,000 compared to $161,455,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $61,605,000 compared to $60,032,000 a year ago. Net income available to common equity was $46,485,000 or $0.28 basic and diluted per share compared to $45,328,000 or $0.26 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Return on tangible common equity for the quarter was 9.87% compared to 9.15% a year ago. Book value per share was $17.40 against $16.97 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.80% against 0.83% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total interest income was $708,983,000 compared to $718,284,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $645,543,000 compared to $625,922,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $267,893,000 compared to $254,459,000 a year ago. Net income available to common equity was $183,534,000 or $1.10 basic and diluted per share compared to $173,773,000 or $0.10 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Return on tangible common equity for the quarter was 9.73% compared to 8.96% a year ago. Book value per share was $17.40 against $16.97 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.81% against 0.81% a year ago.

The company reported net charge offs of $5 million for the fourth quarter were flat from the third quarter, both quarters experienced elevated recoveries.