AFT Pharmaceuticals hits $200m revenue milestone despite profit dip

AFT Pharmaceuticals hits $200m revenue milestone despite profit dip
AFT co-founder Dr Hartley Atkinson says launching into new markets takes time to reap rewards. (Image: AFT Pharmaceuticals)
Rebecca Stevenson
AFT Pharmaceuticals' co-founder, Dr Hartley Atkinson, says the firm’s choice to invest in Australia has been vindicated. The dual-listed pharmaceutical company released its results for the year ended March 31 on Thursday. While profit after tax fell to $11.9 million, revenue cracked $200m for the first time. Revenue from Australia increased by 17% to $127.1m, and operating profit leapt 65% to $25.5m. Chief executive Atkinson said AFT's investment in Australia had caused some concern, but the result proved its strate...

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