NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) _ PAR Technology Corp. (PAR) on Monday reported a loss of $8.3 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the New Hartford, New York-based company said it had a loss of 38 cents.

The software provider for the hospitality industry posted revenue of $54.5 million in the period.

PAR Technology shares have increased 17% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $73.39, more than tripling in the last 12 months.

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