Pre-tax profit at Mitie Group rose 12% from 拢33m to 拢37m in the six months to 30 September 2008.

Turnover at the facilities management business grew 11% from 拢682m to 拢760m.

Its property services division achieved a turnover of 拢160m, with 拢9.4m earnings before interest, tax and amortisation.

The company pointed to its low net debt of 拢12.6m and said its 5.1% margin had been maintained over the period.

Ruby McGregor-Smith, chief executive, said: 鈥淭he current unparalleled uncertainty within the economy has an impact on all businesses, but our key markets remain attractive as customers develop their risk management and operational strategies and consider new ways of outsourcing.鈥�

Mitie鈥檚 deals include a 拢40m project for Kent schools.

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