(RTTNews) -  InterMune Inc. (ITMN: News ) reported a third-quarter net loss of $8.771 million or $0.19 per share compared to a net loss of $13.982 million or $0.36 per share last year.

On average, 13 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report a loss of $0.21 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net total revenue increased to $27.311 million from $23.323 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $26.70 million for the quarter.
The company updated its fiscal 2009 financial guidance for revenue. The company now expects revenue to be in a range of approximately $45 million-$50 million.

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by RTT Staff Writer

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