CSL CMXHY reported a 24% rise in its first half profit.
CSL's net profit for the period surged to US$626.9 million, from US$504.3 million, in the year-ago period. However, analysts were expecting a profit of US$602.5 million.
CSL announced its plans to pay an interim dividend of 50 U.S. cents per share, versus 37.57 U.S. cents per share in the previous year.
CSL shares closed at $29.69 yesterday.
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