Barchester figures

Barchester Healthcare plc has reported figures for the year ended 31 December 2000. Turnover increased to £21.8m, excluding a £0.8m contribution from acquisitions, compared to £16.4m last year. Profit before tax also increased to £2.1m (£1.6m).In his report accompanying the figures, chairman Denis Brosnan states that operating conditions continued to be difficult for the UK…