Cogeco earnings, revenues up slightly in first quarter

MONTREAL - Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) reported slightly increased earnings and revenues in its first quarter, largely due to the growth of internet services in the country.

The Montreal-based company said after markets closed Wednesday that earnings in the first quarter were $76.5 million, or $1.55 per share, up from $75 million, or $1.53 per share, in the same period last year.