Xing signs up million new members in H1

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07/08/2017 06:31

FRANKFURT, Aug 7 (Reuters) - German professional social 
network Xing  OBCGn.DE  signed up a million new members in the 
first half of the year, taking its total membership to 13.2 
million, it said on Monday. 
    Xing, which markets itself as a local service in contrast 
with global networks such as Microsoft's  MSFT.O  LinkedIn, said 
revenue grew 12 percent to 42 million euros ($50 million) and 
core profit (EBITDA) surged 19 percent to 27 million euros. 
     
    ($1 = 0.8480 euros)     
 
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