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 EASTERN SPARKS 44% SURGE               
                                        
 A string of regional electricity       
 companies dominate results over the    
 coming week as the reporting season for
 the sector draws to a close.           
                                        
 On Monday, Eastern looks set to        
 announce a stunning 44% profits leap   
 during the year to the end of March to 
 £254m, according to Panmure Gordon.    
                                        
 Panmure expects the group to declare a 
 25% dividend increase to 28.8p.        
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