Briefs: McMillan Shakespeare finance division motors along
McMillan Shakespeare Group yesterday reported a 5.1 per cent increase in net profit from its vehicle and equipment finance division in the December half. The division contributed A$6.9 million to the remuneration services group's interim net profit of $24.9 million. McMillan Shakespeare got into the finance market in 2010, when it bought Interleasing from General Motors. Fleet assets rose from $220 million in June last year to $239 million in December.