Aegis Group's pre-tax profits rise 41 per cent over first half

According to Aegis Group's 2011 interim results announcement, statutory profit before tax was uS$58 million in the six months to 30 June, 2011, up 40.7 per cent when compared to the first half of 2010.

Total group revenue for the first six months of 2011 was US$1.23 billion, up 14.1 per cent at reported rates and up 14.5 per cent in constant currency terms.

Group revenue from continuing operations was US$846 million, up 17.9 per cent at reported rates and 17.7 per cent at constant currency terms.