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  "id": 19635432,
  "title": "United Utilities H1 FY27 slides: capex guidance raised, 9.5% asset growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/united-utilities-h1-fy27-slides-capex-guidance-raised-9-5-asset-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:04:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/united-utilities-h1-fy27-slides-capex-guidance-raised-95-asset-growth-93CH-5020796"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "United Utilities reported its half-year results for the period ending September 30, 2026, on November 12, 2026. The company raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance to above £2 billion, while maintaining its total AMP8 investment plan at £11.5 billion. Revenue increased 9.1% to £1,407 million, driven by higher regulatory revenues under the PR24 Final Determination. Asset base growth reached 9.5%, totaling £17.5 billion. The company demonstrated strong operational and financial performance, with underlying operating profit rising 6.9% to £579 million. Dividends remained consistent with an interim dividend of 18.51 pence per share, growing 3.5% in line with CPIH inflation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}