Power group Essent profits rise 45%

Dutch energy market leader Essent booked a 45% rise in net profit to €761m for 2006, including a one-off windfall of €219m. Turnover was up to €6.44bn from €5.89 bn in 2005. Essent said it benefited from higher electricity sales and higher retail prices.

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