Pennon increases 2014 interim dividend by 7.2%

The interim dividend of 9.39p per share represents an increase of 7.2%, in line with the previously announced policy to grow the Group dividend by 4% per annum above inflation up to the end of 2014/15.

The dividend will be paid on 3 April 2014 to shareholders on the register on 31 January 2014. The Company is also offering a scrip dividend alternative.  The final date for receipt of forms of election/mandate in respect of the scrip dividend alternative for the interim dividend will be 10 March 2014.