WuXi AppTec has been conducting a significant share buyback campaign, spending about HK$1.26 billion to support its share price amid falling valuations and US regulatory pressures. The company was recently added to a US list of firms with suspected military links, causing its shares to drop over 5%. Despite this, WuXi AppTec denies any military affiliation and continues to see strong order growth, with a 23.6% increase in backlog. The buyback primarily serves to create treasury stock for employee incentives and signal confidence, though it does not reduce outstanding shares or boost earnings per share. Investors are weighing the risks from US policy tightening against the company's solid fundamentals and revenue growth, especially from its US market exposure.
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The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
