Profit at Capita Symonds edged up 3% in the year to 31 December 2008, with most of the top-line growth in the UK market

The consultant posted pre-tax profit of 拢17.2m, up from 拢16.7m in 2007. Turnover rose 17% to 拢204.8m from 拢175.1m the previous year.

The growth came largely in the UK, where turnover rose from 拢164.6m to 拢194.3m, whereas overseas revenue stayed flat at 拢10.5m.

The highest-paid director took home 拢390,219 in salary and pension contributions, up 22% from 拢320,470 the previous year.

Last month, Capita Symonds said it wanted to increase its international presence and opened its first Middle Eastern office in Abu Dhabi.

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