Itaú Unibanco reported its 4th quarter 2011 earnings results. Recurring net income reached R$3.7 billion in Q4 2011 and R$14.6 billion for the full year 2011. The loan portfolio grew 3.9% in Q4 2011 and 19.1% over 2010 to a total of R$397 billion. Non-interest expenses grew 1.7% in Q4 2011 and 9.5% for the full year. Total assets grew 4.6% in Q4 2011 to R$851.3 billion while stockholders' equity increased 8% to R$71.3 billion.