Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $9,363,000 against $8,817,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $7,649,000 against $6,780,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $2,040,000 against $1,674,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,439,000 against $1,133,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,248,000 against $929,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.27 against basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.22 a year ago. Book value per common share was $11.66 against $11.26 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.65% against 0.57% a year ago. Return on average equity was 8.65% against 6.99% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported interest income of $36,118,000 against $34,698,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $29,021,000 against $25,996,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $7,536,000 against $5,695,000 a year ago. Net income was $5,120,000 against $3,862,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $4,369,000 against $2,758,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.98 against diluted earnings per share of $0.64 a year ago.