WESTMINSTER, Colo. (AP) _ Maxar Technologies Inc. (MAXR) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $85 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

On a per-share basis, the Westminster, Colorado-based company said it had profit of $1.34. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains and to account for discontinued operations, were 2 cents per share.

The satellite company posted revenue of $436 million in the period.

Maxar shares have risen 82% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $28.53, more than doubling in the last 12 months.

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