Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $8,267,000 or $0.34 per basic and diluted share compared to net income of $13,316,000 or $0.55 per basic and diluted share in the same period last year. Net interest income was $43,492,000 compared to the $38,967,000 in the last year. Book value per share was $23.50 against $22.32 a year ago. Tangible book value per share was $20.18 against $18.98 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $20,200,000 against $20,195,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.61% against 1.09% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 5.82% against 9.92% a year ago. Total interest income was $50,676,000 compared to the $44,243,000 in the last year. For the full year, the company reported net income was $53,209,000 or $2.20 per basic and diluted share compared to net income of $48,250,000 or $2.00 per basic and diluted share for the prior year. Net interest income was $168,768,000 against $149,552,000 a year ago, increased 13% compared to 2016 due primarily to an increase in average loans and investments, which was funded primarily by an 11% increase in average deposits. Income before income taxes was $87,935,000 against $71,990,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.02% against 1.02% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.66% against 9.15% a year ago. Total interest income was $194,799,000 compared to the $170,556,000 in the last year.