GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) _ Heartland BancCorp. (HLAN) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $2.9 million.

The bank, based in Gahanna, Ohio, said it had earnings of $1.43 per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $15.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12.8 million, topping Street forecasts.

Heartland BancCorp. shares have declined 42% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $55, a fall of 33% in the last 12 months.

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