United Community Banks, Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2012. For the quarter, the company reported earnings of $9.3 million or $0.11 per share. The company's core pretax pre-credit earnings were $29.1 million, down $761,000 from the third quarter of 2012 and up $2.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2011. Severance charges decreased net income by about $600,000 or $0.01 per share.

Net charge-offs were down $6.1 million from the third quarter to $14.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.