Carolina Financial Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 35.313 million compared to USD 34.892 million a year ago. Net income was USD 16.493 million compared to USD 15.444 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.74 compared to USD 0.69 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.74 compared to USD 0.68 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 139.250 million compared to USD 133.810 million a year ago. Net income was USD 62.740 million compared to USD 49.670 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.83 compared to USD 2.28 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.8 compared to USD 2.26 a year ago.