United Bankshares announces increased earnings
United Bankshares reported an increase in earning in 2013.
Earnings were $85.6 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, which was an increase from earning of $82.6 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, in 2012. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $19.7 million, or 39 cents per diluted share, which was less than earnings of $21.1 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012.