Small cap wrap: Fone-Zone, ThinkSmart

Mobile phone business Fone-Zone has reported a 222% increase in profit, from $1.9 million second half 2006 to $6.9 million in the corresponding period of 2007.

The acquisition of the Next Byte Apple reseller chain, improving phone sales and access to an improved Next G handset range from Telstra were the chief reasons for the improvement.

Revenue also increased to %148.5 million for second half 2007, a 50% improvement on second half 2006.

“The last six months has seen the start of the diversification plan within the Fone-Zone Group which has allowed us to strengthen our traditional product offerings, as well as accelerate our diversification process into a strong position in both the telecommunications and computer technology markets,” chief executive David McMahon says.

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IT finance company ThinkSmart announced its results yesterday, with 2007 second half yearly revenue up 35% on the corresponding period in 2006 to $36.3 million, while net profit after tax (pre-amortisation and IPO costs) was $5.1 million for the same period.

And recruiter Ambition Group has recorded a 10% lift in net profit, from $3.7 million in second-half 2006 to $4 million in the same period in 2007.