The French financial services major, BNP Paribas, disclosed on Thursday a first-quarter pre-tax income of €4.36 billion ($4.67 billion), showing growth from €4.06 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Net income, however, slightly declined to €3.10 billion from €3.17 billion last year. Earnings per share for the quarter stood at €2.51. Revenue for the quarter amounted to €12.48 billion, marginally down from €12.53 billion last year. The board is expected to propose a dividend of €4.60 per share. The company also confirmed the finalization of a share buyback program totalin…