Neway Valve (Suzhou)'s (SHA:603699) attributable profit rose 15% to 733.4 million yuan in the first half from 636.6 million yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Saturday filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Basic earnings per share at the industrial valve maker increased to 0.95 yuan from 0.83 yuan in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue grew 14% year over year to nearly 3.90 billion yuan from 3.40 billion yuan.
Directors declared a dividend of 4.20 yuan per 10 shares, or 0.42 yuan per share.