Services company owned by medical technology giant BD profits by €90m

A SHANNON-based shared services company employing just 14 people made profits of €90 million in 2005.

Figures lodged with the Companies Registration Office show that Benex Limited made pre-tax profits of €90.4m in 2005, compared to €95m in 2004.

After paying €9m in corporation tax, the firm, which is owned by international medical technology company, BD, returned after tax profits of €81.4m.