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The manufacturer earned $213 million in the second quarter, compared with year-ago earnings of $201 million.
The year-ago period included a 14-cent-a-share gain due to a tax benefit and restructuring charges.
It was the sixth consecutive month that the rate improved over its corresponding year-ago figure.
The company reported that its third-quarter loss widened to $7.3 million, compared with a loss of $5.1 million in the year-ago quarter.
The company also reported a pro-forma loss of 15 per share, compared with a loss of 10 per share in the year-ago period.
