NEW YORK (AP) _ American Finance Trust, Inc. (AFIN) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.

The real estate investment trust, based in New York, said it had funds from operations of $36 million, or 30 cents per share, in the period.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had a loss of $6.4 million, or 6 cents per share.

American Finance Trust posted revenue of $91.9 million in the period.

The company's shares have increased 16% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $8.60, an increase of 40% in the last 12 months.

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