CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) _ MSA Safety Inc. (MSA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $25.1 million.

On a per-share basis, the Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 64 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.06 per share.

The maker of safety products posted revenue of $341.3 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $330.5 million.

MSA Safety shares have increased almost 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $162.76, a rise of 38% in the last 12 months.

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