(CercleFinance.com) – Hopscotch, a communications consulting group, announced Friday that its growth had continued in the first quarter, notably with a 19.1% increase in its gross margin.
The former Public Système announced this morning that its gross margin had amounted to 21.8 million euros, compared with 18.3 million over the same period last year.
The company, specializing in public relations, events and marketing services, also saw its turnover increase by 8.3% to 55.2 million euros in the first quarter.
In a press release, Hopscotch said it had benefited from the consolidation of the activity of the Interface Tourism agency in its accounts.
On a comparable basis, turnover amounts to 50.7 million euros, identical to last year.
The gross margin reached 19 million euros, an increase of 4.1%, which shows the continuation of organic growth in the group.
Hopscotch highlights the dynamism of the event and consulting professions.
On the Paris Stock Exchange, the stock fell by more than 1% at midday on Friday. The stock, which has jumped more than 50% in the last six months, reached historic highs last month.