Bendigo not aware of reasons for share price rise

SYDNEY, March 12 (Reuters) - Bendigo Bank Ltd (BEN.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), an Australian regional lender, said on Wednesday it was not aware of any reasons for a spike in its share price the previous day.

Bendigo released the statement in response to a query from the stock market operator after its shares jumped 10.4 percent on Tuesday.

Bendigo reaffirmed its earnings per share growth forecast of 12 percent for the current fiscal year. ($1=A$1.08) (Reporting by Denny Thomas;)