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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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Profit before tax down 1.1% to £198.2m |
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South West Water up 7.5% to £152.1m |
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Viridor down 36.6% to £36.5m |
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Net exceptional charges £176.4m (post tax £140.2m) |
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Earnings per share down 9.9% to 42.6p |
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Dividend |
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Full year dividend up 7.3% to 28.46p |
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Recommended final dividend per share up 7.7% to 19.70p |
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Group capital expenditure up 61% to £439m(3) |
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Strong liquidity and funding position |
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£782m(4) new/refinanced facilities since 31 March 2012 |
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£1,150m cash and facilities at 31 March 2013(5) |
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£300m hybrid capital issuance provides substantial additional funding and strengthens balance sheet |
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Group businesses well positioned for the future |
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