The company revealed the figures last week, which were the last set under the former Universal World Events brand. Turnover also rose from £90m to £91m.
Nicola Burns, group managing director, said: "We are delighted with this set of results. These have been achieved through a combination of operational efficiencies, growth of the engagement and live event services we provide and new business wins.
She added the financial results were very encouraging in a changing regulatory environment within the healthcare meetings and events sector. "Individual performances have varied by country with strong performances both in the UK and US."
The company has forecast new business wins and existing business development should help steady growth over the next 12-month period. "Our engagement services will continue to add revenue across our existing client base and help increase our business conversion," Burns explained. "We will be launching a secondary brand in the near furture to help position these services to market."
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