For the full-year period ended December 31, 2007, diluted earnings per share were $2.26, an increase of 10%, compared to $2.06 for the full-year period of 2006. Net income was $56.1 million, an increase of 5% for the full-year period of 2007, compared to $53.3 million for the full-year period of 2006.
James Miller, chairman and CEO, said: I am very pleased with our 2007 performance. I also believe strongly that we are well positioned to take advantage of strategic opportunities that will be presented in 2008 as a result of the current market disruptions and our upcoming merger with Irwin Bank.
