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Microgen

August 2003

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For the six months to 30 June, Microgen has reported a flat profit before goodwill and exceptionals of £1.1m. Adjusted eps was 1.3p. Overall, revenue was £11.1m, down from £12.3m reflecting reduced fee rates in OST.  Turnover has historically been presented in three legs; Telesmart, Kaisha and OST. But following the integration of OST with Kaisha last year, 2003 is the  first year when these two are combined into a new single profit centre, Microgen Solutions. Each of the two new divisions are of similar size in terms of sales.Telesmart’s sales were flat at £5.5m producing operating profit before central costs, goodwill and exceptionals of £1m, up from £0.9m in the first half last year. The flat sales disguise th ...

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