Tool and plant hire company Russell Down has reported H1 2017 pre-tax profits of £ 10.8 m ( 10.8 ), almost 60% higher than in 2016 . The company also said that first-half revenues grew almost 60% to £183.2m, while company dividend rose by 6.9% to 50p per share. CEO Speedy Hire said the financial results were down to a "rigorous approach to capital allocation and cost control".
Tool and plant hire company Speedy Hire has reported H1 2017 pre-tax profits of £10.8m ($14.2m), almost 60% higher than in 2016. The company also said that first-half revenues grew 6.9% to £183.2m, while company dividend rose by 51.5% to 50p per share. CEO Russell Down said the financial results were down to a "rigorous approach to capital allocation and cost control".