China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical (SHE:000999) attributable profit fell nearly 8% to 1.67 billion yuan in the first half from 1.82 billion yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Saturday filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share at the pharmaceutical company decreased to 1 yuan from 1.09 yuan in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue edged up 1.4% year over year to 15 billion yuan from 14.8 billion yuan.
Directors declared a dividend of 4.15 yuan per 10 shares or 0.415 yuan per share.