News on 22 September 2000

As reported yesterday, Kier Group’s half-year results showed continued growth for the company. Caxton FM, part of the Kier Group, has also increased its full-year by 29% to £18.4m.

Clive Thomas, Managing Director and Chairman of Caxton FM, commented: "These are quite staggering figures. We have increased our staff levels to 320 full-time employees and we are now looking towards the year 2001 with a budget of £27m. We have certainly come a long way from a small facilities management company and are moving towards the top of the league."

Colin Busby, Chairman of the Kier Group, said: "The focusing of our facilities management and other support services activities, and their expansion, has gathered momentum. During the year significant long-term contracts were awarded which will impact in the future. Our support services order book now stands at over £350m."