Matchtech: Matchtech Group chief hails smooth integration of Networkers

Brian Wilkinson, chief executive of engineering recruitment specialist Matchtech Group Plc (LON:MTEC), says the company's integration of Networkers has been "the best integration plan I have ever been involved in". He hails the acquisition for the 35% rise in revenue and pre-tax profit, as on an underlying basis, the first half was flat compared to the same period in the previous year. Wilkinson says the firm is focused on paying off some more of its debt, which has come down "substantially" over the last 12 months, but remains open to bolt-on acquisitions where appropriate.