Oritani Financial Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $8,746,000 or $0.20 per diluted share compared to $7,626,000 or $0.18 per diluted share a year ago. The primary cause of the increased income in the 2012 periods was increased net interest income and decreased provision for loan losses. Net interest income was $22,571,000 compared to $20,037,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $13,952,000 compared to $11,894,000 a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported net income of $17,957,000 or $0.42 per diluted share compared to $14,961,000 or $0.32 per diluted share a year ago. Net interest income was $45,261,000 compared to $37,524,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $28,634,000 compared to $23,098,000 a year ago.

For the quarter, the company's loans charged off was $2,211,000 against $721,000 a year ago.

The Board of Directors has declared a $0.15 quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The record date for the dividend will be February 8, 2013 and the payment date will be February 22, 2013.