SSEZY SSE PLC (PK)

By Ian Walker

LONDON--U.K. energy company SSE PLC (SSE.LN) said Wednesday it is on course to achieve its main financial objective for fiscal 2016, despite its energy supply unit recording an operating loss in the first six months and wholesale's profit being exceptionally low.

SSE didn't give any more information except to say its priority is to make sure the business performs well throughout the autumn and winter.

"We are satisfied with the start we have made to the financial year, and are pleased to have made good progress in both the investment program and the operational performance in each of the businesses," Finance Director Gregor Alexander said.

SSE will report earnings for the six months to Sept. 30 on Nov. 11.

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September 30, 2015 02:43 ET (06:43 GMT)

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