YEAR-END financial results for IT group Mustek reflected a 43% growth in headline earnings to R85,85-million in the year to end June, as opposed to 1998’s R60,18-million. This was Mustek’s second year as a listed company. Turnover increased by 17% to R1,285-billion from R1,101-billion. Working capital increased substantially at the year-end. Large orders supplied to the public sector during May and June this year, for which payment was only received in July made the difference. Mustek chief executive David Kan said he was satisfied that the group’s long-term growth strategies are paying dividends. By focusing efforts on its premium brand Mecer, Mustek increased operating margins to 8,7%.