HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $16.3 million.

The bank, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, said it had earnings of 67 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 71 cents per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $66.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $56.1 million, which missed Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $62.9 million, or $2.84 per share. Revenue was reported as $214.8 million.

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