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TORONTO — Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada’s third-biggest lender, reported stronger than expected third-quarter results, driven by a robust performance from its domestic and international operations.

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The bank said on Tuesday that earnings per share increased to $1.66 in the quarter to June 30 from $1.54 a year ago. Analysts had on average forecast earnings of $1.64, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S data.

“The bank delivered strong quarterly earnings, generating double digit growth in our Canadian and international personal and commercial banking businesses,” Chief Executive Brian Porter said in a statement.

The bank reported net income of $2.10 billion, compared with $1.96 billion a year ago.

Net income at the bank’s Canadian business grew by 12 per cent to $1.05 billion, benefiting in part from gains on the sale of real estate, as well as loan and deposit growth.

Net income from the bank’s international business rose by 16 per cent to $614 million, reflecting loan and deposit growth and benefits from cost-cutting.