GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) _ Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (UBA) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fiscal third quarter.

The Greenwich, Connecticut-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $14 million, or 36 cents per share, in the period.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had net income of $18.4 million, or 48 cents per share.

The commercial real estate investment trust posted revenue of $34.3 million in the period.

The company's shares have risen 33% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $18.81, an increase of 87% in the last 12 months.

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