WARSAW, Ind. (AP) _ Lakeland Financial Corp. (LKFN) on Monday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $24.6 million.

The bank, based in Warsaw, Indiana, said it had earnings of 97 cents per share.

The holding company for Lake City Bank posted revenue of $61.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $56.5 million, exceeding Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $84.3 million, or $3.30 per share. Revenue was reported as $209.9 million.

Lakeland Financial shares have climbed 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 25% in the last 12 months.

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