READ: Speedy Hire reports jump in adjusted pre-tax profits as SME strategy bears fruit On a like-for-like basis, revenues in the UK and Ireland are flat after lost revenue from the collapse of Carillion offset a strong performance in the higher margin small and medium enterprises market. The international business is "performing strongly", the company said. Carillion entered compulsory liquidation in January with a £1.5bn debt pile after failing to secure a rescue deal with lenders or the government. The contractor owed Speedy Hire about £2mln.