United Utilities posts surprise annual profit rise, to review dividend policy
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(Reuters) - British water supplier United Utilities Group Plc on Friday posted a surprise rise in full-year operating profit, but said it would reassess its dividend policy for the five-year price review period ending 2025 amid the COVID-19 crisis.United Utilities proposed a final dividend of 28.40 pence per share, higher than last year's payment of 27.52 pence. Stocks of water utilities are deemed safe at times of economic uncertainties due to their stable dividend payment.The UK's largest..