Babcock raises guidance after record year

Babcock International, the engineering support services company, expects earnings in the current year to be ahead of previous expectations, thanks to its bulging order book.

Babcock International, the engineering support services company, expects earnings in the current year to be ahead of previous expectations, thanks to its bulging order book.

"Our key markets remain strong and the current economic climate is favourable to the further growth of our business. We have excellent forward visibility with our long-term contracts, strong order book and bid pipeline. Therefore, the board expects the group to make further strong progress in 2012/13 and for earnings to be ahead of its previous expectations," Babcock's Chief Executive Peter Rogers revealed.

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