Tidy full year profits at Augean

Shares of Augean stormed ahead after the hazardous waste disposal specialist said it had increased profit and revenue marginally ahead of expectations in the last year.

Shares of Augean stormed ahead after the hazardous waste disposal specialist said it had increased profit and revenue marginally ahead of expectations in the last year.

The Wetherby-headquartered company said pre-tax profit rose to £1.4m for the year ended 31 December 2011 from £0.5m in 2010 after increased sales volumes and revenues in both operating divisions. Total revenue including landfill tax rose 10% to £37.5m. Revenue excluding landfill tax gained 8% to £31.3m.

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