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Pennon watched for Ofwat clues

PREVIEW: Pennon's full-year results will be closely watched for signs of progress with water regulator Ofwat
May 29, 2014

Pennon's (PNN) full-year results on Tuesday should give some pointers on how the water sector's 2015-20 price review is panning out.

IC TIP: Hold at 774p

Pennon's South West Water subsidiary has been fast-tracked through the process as regulator Ofwat liked its business plan. That means Pennon, unlike the other listed water companies, has already received draft proposals. Investors will want to hear whether Pennon plans to accept them. The company has until 4 June to respond.

Credit Suisse expects adjusted earnings per share to slip 11 per cent to 38p, but the full-year dividend to rise 7 per cent to 30.37p.