JCDecaux posts strong 2006 revenue growth
31 Jan 2007 | by by Mark Banham
LONDON - Outdoor company JCDecaux made revenues of €1.9bn (£1.25bn) during 2006, up 11.5% on 2005, which included a stronger than expected performance in the UK.
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