Servier Irish operation’s profits double

Pre-tax profits at the main Irish unit of French pharma giant, Servier, last year more than doubled to €48.4 million as revenues topped €550m.

Accounts just filed by Servier (Ireland) Industries Ltd to the Companies Office, show the Co Wicklow -based firm enjoyed a 106% increase in profits to €48.4m.

The firm recorded the sharp increase in profits as revenues increased by 25% from €443.4m to €553.5m in the 12 months to the end of Sep 30, 2012.