Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).

Sentence: Nine - month net climbed 19 % to $ 174 . 8 million , or $ 2 . 21 a primary share , from $ 147 . 5 million , or $ 1 . 94 a share .<sep>Question: Why did it climb?
Nine - month net climbed 19 %