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| Vinci reports first half 2007 revenue up 14.3% French construction giant Vinci generated consolidated revenue of €13.6 billion during the first half of 2007, up 14.3% compared with the pro forma revenue for the first half of 2006. Continuing the pattern observed during the first quarter, business remained brisk during the second quarter. The upward trend, due primarily to organic growth, reflects the momentum in the Vinci's main markets in France and other countries, augmented by favourable weather conditions. In France, revenue amounted to €9.2 billion, up 14.3% compared with the same period in 2006. Business was brisk across all the group's business lines, with Vinci Construction recording the biggest growth (20%). Outside France, revenue amounted to €4.4 billion, up 14.4%. Of this, 2.3% is attributable to external growth. Revenue from international business, which represented 32.5% of the Group's total revenue in the first half of the year, was driven by Vinci Construction (23%) and Vinci Energies (16%). write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |