Peoples Bank of Commerce announced unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $2,584,000 against $2,132,000 a year ago. Net income before taxes was $790,000 against $279,000 a year ago. Diluted EPS was $0.22 against $0.10 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.78% against 0.37% a year ago. Return on average equity was 8.01% against 3.75% a year ago. Net income was $520,000 against $224,000 a year ago. Total interest income was $2,686,000 against $2,259,000 a year ago. For the year, the company reported net interest income of $9,723,000 against $8,312,000 a year ago. Net income before taxes was $2,757,000 against $1,916,000 a year ago. Diluted EPS was $0.83 against $0.65 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.71% against 0.62% a year ago. Return on average equity was 7.46% against 6.08% a year ago. Net income was $1,880,000 against $1,405,000 a year ago. Total interest income was $10,202,000 against $8,730,000 a year ago.