Revenue increased by 1.0% YoY to RMB 8,574.2 million
Non-COVID revenue grew by 7.7% YoY, with non-COVID late-phase & commercial
manufacturing YoY growth of 11.7%
Added 61 new integrated projects, including 4 from late-phase and commercial stage
Client’s molecule recently acquired by MNC, highlighting a potential best-in-class CD3 asset utilizing three of our proprietary technology platforms
Total integrated projects of 742, one of the largest portfolios of complex biologics
Successful EMA inspections of 13 products and FDA inspections of 2 products in 1H24
Hong Kong, August 21, 2024 – WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (“WuXi Biologics” or “the Group”, stock code: 2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) service company offering end-to-end solutions for biologics discovery, development and manufacturing, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the first half of 2024 (“Reporting Period”).
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Management Comment
Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, stated, “Amid a dynamic macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, our business has demonstrated strong resilience. This is attributed to our unique CRDMO business model which we believe is the most efficient for our industry, as well as the successful implementation of our ‘Follow and Win the Molecule’ strategies. In the first half of 2024, we added 61 new integrated projects, including 4 from late-phase and commercial stages. This is a strong testament to our clients’ endorsement of our exceptional execution and our technological leadership. Our client Curon’s molecule was recently acquired by Merck & Co., Inc., highlighting a potential best-in-class CD3 asset (CN201), which was discovered, developed, and manufactured using 3 of our proprietary technology platforms, WuXiBodyTM, TCE platform and WuXiUPTM.”
Dr. Chris Chen added, “Our business fundamentals remain strong. The Company’s unified and consistent quality systems, proprietary technology platforms, global talent pool – led by a seasoned management team and includes a strong technical team with over 4,200 scientists – and exceptional execution distinguish WuXi Biologics in our industry. We remain firmly committed to serving our global clients in the healthcare community and benefiting patients worldwide.”
Dr. Ge Li, Chairman of WuXi Biologics, concluded, “WuXi Biologics delivered solid business performance in the first half of 2024 despite an uncertain external environment and challenging comparisons year over year. Looking ahead, we will continue to adhere to our end-to-end CRDMO business model, expand our global presence and further improve our execution. We will continue to enhance our R&D and manufacturing efficiencies, deliver superior value to our partners, and benefit patients worldwide as an end-to-end, one-stop service provider for the biopharmaceutical industry. We remain dedicated to delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients and fulfilling our vision that ‘every drug can be made and every disease can be treated’.”
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(For the Six Months Ended June 30)