Mercantile Bank Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 31.168 million compared to USD 30.818 million a year ago. Net income was USD 13.317 million compared to USD 11.573 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.81 compared to USD 0.7 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 124.534 million compared to USD 120.082 million a year ago. Net income was USD 49.456 million compared to USD 42.024 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.01 compared to USD 2.53 a year ago.