Core Inc.: The Irvine provider of managed...

Core Inc.: The Irvine provider of managed disability and health care benefit services reported that net income for the second quarter rose 36.9% to $683,330 from $499,082 a year ago. Per-share earnings were unchanged at 9 cents, reflecting an increase in the number of shares of stock outstanding.

Revenue climbed 36.7% to $8.97 million from $6.56 million. First-half profit fell 20.6% to $823,401, or 11 cents a share, from $1.03 million, or 18 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue climbed 30.5% to $17.1 million from $13.1 million.

The company also said it plans to acquire Protocol Work Systems Inc., a Massachusetts firm specializing in job analysis and loss prevention.