First NBC Bank Holding Company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the quarter, net interest income was $27.760 million against $21.823 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $7.747 million against $4.792 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $13.989 million or $0.73 per diluted share against $9.884 million or $0.54 per diluted share a year ago. On non-GAAP basis income before income taxes was $21.804 million against $19.199 million a year ago. Pro forma net income (Non-GAAP) was $9.102 million against $8.823 million a year ago. Return on average equity was 13.74% against 11.33% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.59% against 1.34% a year ago.

For the nine months, net interest income was $79.158 million against $60.765 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $23.532 million against $13.471 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $38.837 million or $2.04 per diluted share against $25.591 million or $1.61 per diluted share a year ago.