The Farmers Bank of Appomattox announced audited consolidate earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $9,405,000 against $8,794,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $8,505,000 against $7,878,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $7,887,000 against $7,578,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $2,900,000 against $2,983,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,367,000 against $2,575,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $2.18 against $2.38 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $2,318,000 against $1,943,000 a year ago. Purchases of bank premises and equipment were $126,000 against $154,000 a year ago. Book value at year end was $28.11 against $26.98 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.99% against 1.12% a year ago. Return on average equity was 7.91% against 8.83% a year ago.