FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (AP) _ AVX Corp. (AVX) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $47.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Fountain Inn, South Carolina-based company said it had net income of 28 cents.

The maker of electronic components posted revenue of $344.4 million in the period.

AVX shares have risen slightly since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 27% in the last 12 months.

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