The interim dividend of 24 pence is in line with the 80 pence per share that is expected to be recommended at year-end and is consistent with the five-year plan announced in May 2018, to which SSE remains committed.
Other financial highlights include:
Adjusted operating profit on continuing operations: £491.9m, up 14%
Reported operating profit/(loss) on continuing operations: £347.5m, versus £(184.6)m last year
Adjusted profit before tax on continuing operations: £263.4m, up 15%
Reported profit/(loss) before tax on continuing operations: £128.9m, versus £(284.6)m last year
Adjusted earnings per share on continuing operations: 18.0p, up 10%
Reported earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations: 6.2p, versus (26.4p) last year
