Marlin Business Services Corp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company delivered strong performance with net income of $3.6 million or $0.28 per share.

For the year, the company's net income was $11.7 million or $0.91 per share.

The Board of Directors of the company declared a $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, a $0.02 increase over the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on February 22, 2013, to shareholders of record on February 11, 2013.