TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) _ Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $180.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Tempe, Arizona-based company said it had profit of 74 cents.

The chip packaging and test services provider posted revenue of $1.68 billion in the period.

For the current quarter ending in December, Amkor Technology said it expects revenue in the range of $1.59 billion to $1.69 billion.

Amkor Technology shares have increased 51% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $22.84, a rise of 72% in the last 12 months.

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