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| Costain announces interim results for half year ended 30 June 2009 Costain, the engineering and construction group, announces a strong overall performance with profit from operations up 11% and a record forward order book up 25% since the beginning of the year. Profit from operations up 11% to £8.3 million (June 2008: £7.5 million). Profit before tax of £6.9 million (June 2008: £10.1 million) following previously anticipated reduction in net financing income. Over £1 billion of new work secured during the six month period ended 30 June 2009. Interim dividend increased by 10% to 0.275p (2008: 0.25p). write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |