Highlights:
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* Sales
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up 21% to £109.4m (H12007: £90.3m)
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* Profit before tax
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up 12% to £3.9m (H12007: £3.5m)
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* Diluted EPS
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up 9% to 25.1p (H12007: 23.0p)
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* Proposed interim dividend
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up 10% to 7.4p (H12007: 6.7p)
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* Cash
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down 17% to £14.3m (due to 2007 special dividend payment)
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* 20% increase in new clients
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* Diversification strategy driving growth
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* Government and high net worth sectors strong
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* UK, France and Italy best performing offices
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* Freight division has exceeded its annual target
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* Current trading good
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* Excellent forward orders up 40% on comparative period
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David Savile, Chief Executive of Air Partner commented: “I am pleased to report that today Air Partner serves more clients, has greater sales revenue and delivers higher profits than at any time in its 47 year history. Air Partner’s team is unique within its peer group; it demonstrates outstanding skills on a daily basis, and it is well placed to respond favourably to today’s market conditions.”
