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Kentz

June 2009

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Lack of space meant we omitted an update on Kentz' 2008 results, which were in line with February's trading statement. Revenues and pretax profits were both up around 18% to US$643m and US$40.7m, respectively. Earnings increased by 10% to 25.1 cents. Profit before tax margin was maintained at 6.3%, in line with 2007.Kentzâ€™ sales derive from three different areas; specialist EPC, procurement & construction and services. Specialist EPC is typically the construction of accommodation blocks, telecoms, power generation and basic infrastructure such as roads, which need to be put into place, often in remote parts of the world at an early stage to house a workforce before the process plants get built. In addition, the c ...

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