Project management firm Amec says it remains on the lookout for acquisitions before the end of the year.
The company, which bought US nuclear engineering firm Automated Engineering Services for £18million earlier this month, has been hunting for possible takeover targets.
It failed in a bid for Kentz earlier this year, but in an interim statement said it was still looking to offer shareholders an extra payout if it did not find suitable targets.
The company, which said its financial outlook remained unchanged for the year, saw its order book rise to £4billion at the end of October, up £400million on the previous year.
North Sea contracts with Taqa for the Cladhan field, and GDF for hook-up services on the Cygnus gas find, had boosted its contract intake.
“AMEC has continued to perform in line with expectations, with strong performances in the UK North Sea and US renewable markets,” said chief executive Samir Brikho.
“Our record order book reinforces our confidence as we look forward to 2014.
“The pipeline of acquisition opportunities remains strong. Depending on the progress made, additional cash returns to shareholders will be considered before the year end.”
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