Listed recruitment consultancy Michael Page International is optimistic for the future after reporting a healthy increase in profits.

Their total third quarter revenues (gross profit), were up 19% to £53.5m.

In the UK, third quarter revenues were 21.9% up on the third quarter of 2003, while in continental Europe, they were 21.6% up on the third quarter of 2003.

Commenting on the third quarter result, chief executive Terry Benson said: “Our businesses in the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, and the Americas continue to perform well.

“Market conditions in continental Europe, although challenging have improved. Overall we remain confident of our prospects for the remainder of the year."