SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $253.4 million.

The bank, based in Santiago, Chile, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share.

The financial holding company posted revenue of $935.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $709.6 million, missing Street forecasts.

Banco Santander-Chile shares have risen roughly 2% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 12% in the last 12 months.

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