aegis group plc 2005 preliminary results highlights record in media and research synovate grew at almost twice market industry isobar doubled size geographical reach capabilities extended unique business mix right for today s marketing needs financial jeremy hicks cfo revenue up 16 5 to 870 4m organic growth of 7 2 gross margin improved 9 3 underlying operating 80bps 0 profit before tax 100 2m uk gaap 109 8m eps from 5p 6 1p dividends per share increased 13 8 1 65p on a comparable basis m 2004 turnover 079 594 4 747 755 647 107 97 94 91 income statement reported ifrs exceptional items offer period costs everger sale goodwill other purchased intangibles non trading
