SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONS
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15a-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2002
SCOTTISH POWER PLC
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes No X
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____.)
FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Press Release of Scottish Power plc, dated March 26, 2002, announcement
regarding trading ahead of entering the closed period for the year ending 31
March 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Scottish Power plc
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(Registrant)
Date March 28, 2002 By: /s/ Alan McCulloch
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Alan McCulloch
Assistant Company Secretary
ScottishPower today made the following statement on trading ahead of entering
the closed period for the year ending 31 March 2002. The preliminary results
will be announced on 1 May 2002.
During the year we have taken several difficult but important steps to focus
ScottishPower as an international energy business. We have exited both financial
services and retail stores and last week completed the demerger of Thus. We have
also recently announced the sale of Southern Water which brings to a conclusion
the process of redefining ScottishPower as an international energy business and
strengthens our financial position. In addition, we have continued to deliver
improvements in operating performance and efficiency in the US through the
Transition Plan, in UK customer service and in the Infrastructure Division.
Trading at ScottishPower since the publication of the third quarter results on
31 January 2002 and the results for the year to 31 March 2002 continue to be in
line with the Board's expectations.
Enquiries:
Colin McSeveny Group Media Relations Manager 0141 636 4515
Andrew Jamieson Head of Investor Relations 0141 636 4527