Shares in Norman Broadbent PLC (AIM:NBB), the executive and management hiring firm, added 10% to 5.48p after its first profitable first half in four years.
The group posted a profit after tax of £8,000, compared to loss of £72,000 for the same period last year, while sales grew by 54% to £6.1mln in the first six months of the year.
"I am delighted to be announcing such strong results which demonstrate the quality and dedication of the team and the culture of excellence which we have established together over the past couple of years,” said chief executive Kevin Davidson.
“This platform has enabled us to retain and hire exceptional talent in a market which continues to be extremely competitive.”