WBL Corporation (Wearnes), the international conglomerate with key businesses in technology, automotive, property and engineering & distribution, posted 93% higher operating profit of $40.2 million for the first half year ended March 31, 2010 (1HFY10). The company says improved earnings from Wearnes’ core technology, automotive and property businesses lifted the group’s performance. Including non-recurring items, the group’s net profit attributable to shareholders was $44.4 million, up from $12 million in 1HFY09.