WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) _ 22nd Century Group Inc. (XXII) on Thursday reported a loss of $4 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Williamsville, New York-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents.

The plant biotechnology company posted revenue of $7.1 million in the period.

The company's shares closed at 79 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $2.37.

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