India, Nov. 11 -- Power Corporation of Canada (POW_PR_F.TO,POW.TO), an international management and holding company focused on financial services, reported higher third-quarter earnings, reflecting stronger contributions from its publicly traded operating companies and growth in its alternative asset investment platforms.

Net earnings attributable to participating shareholders for the third quarter increased to C$1.006 billion, or C$1.60 per share, from C$703 million, or C$1.10 per share, in the year-ago quarter.

Adjusted net earnings, a non-IFRS measure, rose to C$964 million, or C$1.53 per share, from C$863 million, or C$1.35 per share.

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