Chime Communications benefits from healthcare trends in H1 2012

Chime Communications has published its financial results for the first half of 2012, during which it experienced strong year-on-year growth.

The communications group achieved a headline operating income total of 73.7 million pounds during the January to June period, up by 19 per cent on a year-over-year basis, while double-digit profit and earnings increases were also observed.

According to Chime's latest fiscal report, the growth of the pharmaceutical industry is proving a beneficial trend, with healthcare firms refocusing marketing efforts to emphasise science-based medical communications and market access initiatives.

Chime is well-positioned to take advantage of these trends thanks to the credible European footprint established by the company's Open Health brand, which has been strengthened through a series of targeted acquisitions.

Christopher Satterthwaite, chief executive of Chime, said: "Despite difficult overall economic conditions, we anticipate continued growth in our sectors and in our businesses and, as such, the long-term outlook for the group remains very good."

More than 1,500 people are employed by Chime worldwide, with the group operating over 50 individual businesses across four divisions.