We remain on course to deliver an increase in the dividend per share, an increase in adjusted profit before tax for the financial year to 31 March 2012 and to deliver on its key operational goals.

We don’t seek to maximise profitability in any one year but to maintain and develop a sustainable business that serves customers, employs people and pays dividends over the long term.

We generate electricity from gas and coal and renewable sources like wind and hydro, giving us the greatest diversity in fuels for generating electricity among UK generators and the biggest portfolio of renewable energy.

We believe the energy industry will be radically re-shaped as carbon dioxide emissions are reduced and fossil fuels become scarcer and our low carbon transition is well under way.

We welcome enquiries from professional journalists and provide a 24-hour service for urgent enquiries.

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