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Serco on target despite US weakness

Outsourcing group Serco says results for 2012 should be in line with expectations despite tough conditions in the US.
June 27, 2012

Serco's shares weakened by 4 per cent even though the outsourcing group, which runs Boris Johnson's cycle-hire scheme in London, said it was on track to meet City expectations for 2012.

IC TIP: Buy at 524p

However, its Americas division was suffering following curbs on federal government spending in the US. Meanwhile, the new business-process-outsourcing arm is progressing well and will add significant revenues. At 524p, still a buy.