First NBC Bank Holding Company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015. For the quarter, net interest income was $28,799,000 against $27,760,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $2,989,000 against $7,747,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $17,684,000 or $0.92 per diluted share against $13,989,000 or $0.73 per diluted share a year ago. On non-GAAP basis, income before income taxes was $27,329,000 against $21,804,000 a year ago. Pro forma net income (Non-GAAP) was $7,845,000 against $9,102,000 a year ago. Return on average common equity was 16.04% against 15.30% a year ago. Return on average equity was 14.77% against 13.74% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.66% against 1.59% a year ago. Adjusted total revenue was $31,269,000 against $30,088,000 a year ago. The increase in net interest income compared to the linked quarter was due primarily to the increase in interest income on loans of $3.6 million offset by an increase in interest expense of $0.8 million.

For the nine months, net interest income was $82,527,000 against $79,158,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $8,581,000 against $23,532,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $50,455,000 or $2.62 per diluted share against $38,837,000 or $2.04 per diluted share a year ago.