WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) _ 22nd Century Group Inc. (XXII) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.2 million in its second quarter.

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

The plant biotechnology company posted revenue of $8.4 million in the period.

The company's shares closed at $2.99. A year ago, they were trading at 76 cents.

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