First Defiance Financial Corp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 28.492 million compared to USD 25.387 million a year ago. Net income was USD 12.097 million compared to USD 9.399 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.6 compared to USD 0.47 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.59 compared to USD 0.46 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 108.255 million compared to USD 96.671 million a year ago. Net income was USD 46.249 million compared to USD 32.268 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.27 compared to USD 1.62 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.26 compared to USD 1.61 a year ago.