WuXi AppTec's (HKG:2359, SHA:603259) attributable profit fell 17% year over year to 2.29 billion yuan in the third quarter, according to a Monday filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share at the biotechnology company decreased 16% year over year to 0.79 yuan.
Operating income declined 2% year over year to 10.5 billion yuan.
Shares rose 4% in Hong Kong during Tuesday's trading.
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