Actelion Ltd. Announces Half Year Financial Results 2006

ALLSCHWIL/BASEL, Switzerland, July 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Actelion Ltd (Swiss:ATLN.SW - News) today announced its financial results for the first six months of 2006. With total net revenue for H1 2006 of CHF 437.1 million (H1 2005: CHF 296.2 m) and operating expenses of CHF 316.8 million (H1 2005: 217.4 m), the company reported an operating profit of CHF 120.3 million (H1 2005: CHF 78.8 m). The net profit for H1 2006 was CHF 105.0 million (H1 2005: CHF 65.9 m).