LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) _ Republic Bancorp Inc. (RBCAA) on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $20.4 million.

The bank, based in Louisville, Kentucky, said it had earnings of 98 cents per share.

The holding company for Republic Bank & Trust posted revenue of $75.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $72.3 million, which beat Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $83.2 million, or $3.99 per share. Revenue was reported as $319.4 million.

Republic Bancorp shares have climbed slightly more than 1% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 18% in the last 12 months.

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