Profit leap

Australia: Multiplex has announced a net profit of AU$ 217 million (US$ 166 million) for the year ended 30 June 2006, up +157% from AU$ 84.3 million (US$ 64.6 million) in 2005. The rise in profits comes despite Group revenue falling by -4% to AU$ 3.2 billion (US$ 2.44 billion).