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BEA Systems Inc. (BEAS) reported profit of $56 million, or 13 cents per share, compared to profit of $35.1 million, or 8 cents per share for the same quarter last year. The company posted revenue of $384.4 million for the quarter ended Oct. 31, compared to $347.7 million for the year-ago period. On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported earnings per share of 19 cents. Analysts had expected the company to report earnings per share of 13 cents on revenue of $349 million. BEA said it was on target to post a 7% to 11% increase in fourth-quarter revenue.