WuXi AppTec's (HKG:2359, SHA:603259) attributable profit surged 96% to 8.29 billion yuan in the first half from 4.24 billion yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Monday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
Earnings per share at the drug company soared 99% to 2.89 yuan from 1.45 yuan in the year-ago period.
Revenue jumped 21% to 20.8 billion yuan from 17.2 billion yuan in the prior-year period.
WuXi AppTec declared an interim dividend of 3.50 yuan per 10 shares, or 0.35 yuan per share, payable Sept. 26 to shareholders on record as of Sept. 10.