Enterprise Bancorp Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total interest and dividend income of $24,027,000 against $21,971,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $22,603,000 against $20,696,000 a year ago. The increase in net interest income was due primarily to loan growth. Average loan balances (including loans held for sale) increased $179.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and $171.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to the same 2015 period averages. Income before income taxes was $7,315,000 against $6,902,000 a year ago. Net income was $4,953,000 or $0.43 per basic and diluted share compared to $4,721,000 or $0.45 per diluted share a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest and dividend income of $92,315,000 against $83,471,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $86,792,000 against $78,294,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $27,912,000 against $24,262,000 a year ago. Net income was $18,751,000 or $1.70 per diluted share compared to $16,148,000 or $1.55 per diluted share a year ago. Book value per share was $18.72 compared to $17.38 a year ago. Return on average total assets was 0.78% compared to 0.76% a year ago. Return on average stockholders' equity was 9.33% compared to 9.29% a year ago.