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Western Union profit falls 2.3 percent

A Western Union sign is seen in New York March 28, 2009. Picture taken March 28, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

(Reuters) - Western Union Co reported a 2.3 percent fall in quarterly profit as it earned lower fees from its money-transfer services. The company's net income fell to $189.3 million in the second quarter ended June 30, from $193.8 million a year earlier. On a per share basis, the company's earnings were unchanged at 36 cents. Revenue fell about 2 percent to $1.38 billion. (Reporting by Neha Dimri in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)