Financials
Group turnover for the year ended 30.9.07 increased five per cent to £262M (2006 £249M) whilst pre-tax profits rose by 17 per cent to £4.5M (£3.8M).
These figures confirm that the company’s main objective for the year, of consolidating growth and improving profitability, has been achieved.
| 2007
(£000) | 2006
(£000)
|
| Turnover | 262,003 | 248,967 |
| Profit on ordinary activities before taxation | 4,446 | 3,812 |
| Taxation | (1,389) | (1,203) |
| Profit on ordinary activities after taxation | 3,057 | 2,609 |
| Dividends on preference shares | (113) | (162) |
| Retained profit for the year | 3,057 | 2,609 |