Jan 18 (Reuters) - Hingham Institution For Savings:
* HINGHAM SAVINGS ANNOUNCES 8% INCREASE IN ANNUAL DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE, 14.73% RETURN ON EQUITY
* - QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME, AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES $16.2 MILLION VERSUS $15.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: