Argo Group Q1 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (AGII) reported that its first-quarter net income increased to $40.2 million or $1.49 per share from $32.7 million or $1.16 per share in the first quarter of 2013. Operating income per share was $0.93 for the quarter.

On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.75 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenue increased to $360.1 million from $341.6 million. Analysts expected revenue of $343.48 million, for the quarter.