Summary
On 20 July 2010, Actelion announced its financial results for the first half 2010. With total net revenues of CHF 1,024.9 million (H1 2009: CHF 855.2 m) and operating expenses of CHF 698.2 million (H1 2009: CHF 612.4 m), the company reported a first half 2010 operating profit of CHF 326.6 million (H1 2009: CHF 242.9 m).
For the same period, Actelion reported a Non-GAAP EBIT of CHF 405.1 million, an increase of 33 percent compared to the first half of 2009. In local currencies, Non-GAAP EBIT increased by 39 percent. Adjusted (non-US GAAP) diluted earnings per share for the first half 2010 were CHF 2.74, compared to CHF 2.31 during the same period last year.
On a US GAAP basis, net profit for the first half 2010 was CHF 254.2 million (H1 2009: CHF 218.4 m). Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) on a US GAAP basis for the same period were CHF 2.10, compared to CHF 1.79 for the first half 2009.




