NEWARK, Ohio (AP) _ Park National Corp. (PRK) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $39.1 million.

The bank, based in Newark, Ohio, said it had earnings of $2.38 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.47 per share.

The financial services holding company posted revenue of $119.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $115.1 million, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $111 million.

Park National shares have climbed slightly more than 6% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $111.73, a climb of 62% in the last 12 months.

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