** Shares of Integrated Research IRI.AX advance as much as
11.2% to A$0.940, set for their best day since May 13, if
current trend holds
** The software co expects FY statutory operating profit of
between A$23 mln ($15.54 mln) and A$25 mln, an increase of
90%-107% from prior corresponding period, due to higher revenue
and cost control
** Co forecasts FY revenue between A$82 mln and A$84 mln, an
increase of 17%-20% on PCP
** Co also says CEO John Ruthven will step down
** Stock has risen doublefold this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.4802 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Archishma Iyer)
((Archishma.Iyer@thomsonreuters.com;))