NOVI, Mich. (AP) _ Spartan Motors Inc. (SPAR) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $7.8 million.

On a per-share basis, the Novi, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 22 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 32 cents per share.

The maker of chassis for fire trucks, RVs and other vehicles posted revenue of $176.9 million in the period.

Spartan Motors shares have decreased 27% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 36% in the last 12 months.

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