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SHARES in outsourcing specialist iEnergizer soared 22.5pc, or 27.5p, to 150p after it said it expected operating profits to be ‘significantly’ ahead of market expectations.

It performed strongly in the second half of its year as it focused on higher-margin work from both existing and new clients.

The firm specialises in building contact centres and administration hubs in the healthcare, gaming and publishing industries, and manages a 12,000-strong team.