APR. 24 10:14 A.M. ET Networking equipment maker Verso Technologies Inc. said Monday it expects to post first-quarter revenue of $6.8 million, up 3 percent from $6.6 million in the year-ago period.

The company said its revenue outlook does not include two large orders, totaling $1.7 million, which were placed during the quarter but will be reflected in upcoming quarters' results in accordance with the Verso's revenue recognition policy.

The company plans to report its first-quarter earnings on May 4.

Shares of Verso rose 4 cents, or 3.4 percent, to $1.23 in morning trading on the Nasdaq. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded in a band of 85 cents to $2.95, and is up 21 percent since the start of the year.

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