P502 Teletext 502 Jun24 22:14:11         —————————————————————————————  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. ——————————————————————————————————————— Financial headlines 500 City index 501 TAX, SAVINGS, MORTGAGES - SEE p540 Next Headlines Shares Family Finance