GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $2.9 million.

The bank, based in Gallipolis, Ohio, said it had earnings of 60 cents per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $13.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12.7 million, which beat Street forecasts.

Ohio Valley Banc shares have risen almost 6% since the beginning of the year.

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