Scottish and Southern Energy

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Scottish and Southern Energy is the product of a merger that has brought cost savings which should help to offset price reductions imposed by the industry regulator. The new company includes Southern Electric's gas supply business which means that it can sell two fuels. The company is also involved in telecoms, and there are plans to expand the network. There is also a strong balance sheet which means that funds are available for the company to make acquisitions.

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Scottish Power

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Scottish Power should benefit from the acquisition of Pacificorp, and has a strong UK strategy. Credit Lyonnais rates the company's stocks a buy, Merrill Lynch rates them accumulate, and Flemings rates them long-term positive.

Scottish Power PLC

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Scottish and Southern Energy

Article Abstract:

Scottish and Southern Energy was set up from the merger of Southern Electric and Scottish HydroElectric. The merger should allow costs to be reduced. Cost cutting from distribution will be scrutinized by the industry regulator, but rationalization should also help the supply operations. The company can also increase its customer base from the liberalization of the gas and electricity markets, and the company has the financial strength to increase its generating capacity.

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