East West Bancorp, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 368.219 million compared to USD 369.416 million a year ago. Net income was USD 188.215 million compared to USD 173.018 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.29 compared to USD 1.19 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.29 compared to USD 1.18 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 1,467.813 million compared to USD 1,386.508 million a year ago. Net income was USD 674.035 million compared to USD 703.701 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 4.63 compared to USD 4.86 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 4.61 compared to USD 4.81 a year ago.