BUPA results and expansion plans

BUPA has reported a surplus before tax of £134.5m for the year to 31 December 2003 up from £103.6m last year. Chief executive Val Gooding said the result reflected increased sales across the group, careful cost control and the consolidation of international acquisitions made in 2002.Group income increased 20% to £3.4bn (£2.8bn in 2002). Insurance…