Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-22 03:07Core Viewpoint - WuXi AppTec (603259.SH/2359.HK) announced its first interim dividend plan, distributing a total cash dividend of 1.03 billion yuan, reflecting strong financial performance in the first half of the year [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of the year, WuXi AppTec achieved a revenue of 20.799 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.6% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 8.287 billion yuan, up 95.5% year-on-year [1] - In Q2, the company reported revenue of 11.145 billion yuan, marking the first time it surpassed 10 billion yuan in a single quarter [1] Dividend Distribution - The total cash dividends distributed to investors this year, including annual, special, and interim dividends, amounted to 4.88 billion yuan [1] - The total cash dividends and share buybacks reached 6.88 billion yuan, accounting for over 70% of the company's projected net profit for 2024 [1] Order Backlog and Revenue Sources - As of June 2025, the company had a backlog of orders amounting to 56.69 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 37.2% [2] - Revenue from U.S. clients was 14.03 billion yuan, up 38.4% year-on-year, while revenue from European clients was 2.33 billion yuan, a 9.2% increase [2] Business Model and Growth Drivers - The growth is attributed to the focus on an "integrated, end-to-end" CRDMO business model, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding capabilities [4] - The sale of partial equity in the joint venture WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. is expected to yield an investment income of approximately 3.21 billion yuan [4] Future Projections - The company expects revenue growth for its ongoing business to return to double digits, with the growth rate adjusted from 10%-15% to 13%-17% [4] - Overall revenue projections for the year have been revised from 41.5-43 billion yuan to 42.5-43.5 billion yuan [4] Accounts Receivable Trends - Accounts receivable increased from 3.665 billion yuan in 2020 to 7.918 billion yuan in Q1 2025, with the proportion of accounts receivable to revenue rising from 15.18% in 2022 to 19.59% in 2023 [5]