MADRID (AP) _ Banco Santander SA (SAN) on Wednesday reported net income of $2.49 billion in its second quarter.

The bank, based in Madrid, said it had earnings of 13 cents per share.

The financial holding company posted revenue of $13.62 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $13.62 billion, which beat Street forecasts.

The company's shares closed at $3.78. A year ago, they were trading at $2.25.

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