BRIEF-CSL Ltd says HY net profit after tax $646 mln, up $21 mln

Feb 12 (Reuters) - CSL Ltd CSL.AX :

* Says full year profit guidance re-affirmed

* Half yearly report and accounts CSL.AX

* Says HY revenue US$2,691 million, up 5%

* Says net profit after tax (npat) of US$646 million for the six months ended 31 December 2013, up US$21 million

* Says interim dividend increased to US$0.53 per share

* Net profit after tax growth for the current full financial year is expected to be approximately 7% at 2012/2013 exchange rates

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