Pekao Q3 Net Profit Rises 4.2%

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA reported a 4.2% rise in its third-quarter net profit. The bank's quarterly net profit surged to 798 million zlotys ($244 million), versus estimates of PLN714 million. Pekao's net interest income climbed 3.5% to PLN1.21 billion, while net fee income dropped 9.8% to PLN551.8 million.