TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) on Friday reported net income of $2.99 billion in its fiscal third quarter.

The Tokyo-based bank said it had earnings of 16 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $17.71 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $17.71 billion, topping Street forecasts.

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