Hogg Robinson Group during the six months ended 30 Sep 2006 increased total revenue by 7 percent

to £ 149.2 million (US$291 million) and earnings before interest, taxation and amortization by 28 percent to £ 15.1 million (US$29 million). It recorded an overall £ 4.2 million (US$8.2 million) profit. Issued today, the HRG earnings report was its first since the company went publicon the London Stock Exchange in October.