There was a 3.1% rise in revenue to £762.2m (2009: £738.9m).

Profit before tax rose 7.5% to £51m (2009: £47.5m).

Adjusted diluted earnings per share were up 7.4% at 14.37p (2009: 13.38p).

The final divided was increased 10% to 2.64p (2009: 2.40p).

Closing net cash balance was £37.9m (2009: £31.3m).

Charles Berry, Chairman, commented: 'I am pleased to report on another successful year for Eaga in the delivery of our strategic objectives. I believe that Eaga's strategic positioning across its core markets leaves the business well placed to deliver future growth.'

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