SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) _ Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $22.6 million.

The bank, based in San Rafael, California, said it had earnings of 84 cents per share.

The holding company for Westamerica Bank posted revenue of $55.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $54.8 million, surpassing Street forecasts.

Westamerica shares have risen roughly 1% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 1.5% in the last 12 months.

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