Fujian Wanchen Biotechnology's (SHE:300972) attributable profit jumped 157%, or 2.6 times, to 1.21 billion yuan in the first half from 471.6 million yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Saturday filing with the Shanghai/Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share at the edible fungi processor increased to 6.0860 yuan from 2.4184 yuan in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue grew 54% year over year to 34.8 billion yuan from 22.6 billion yuan.
Directors declared a dividend of 1.50 yuan per 10 shares.