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By Ali Lyon Scottish Energy giant SSE saw its adjusted operating profit and earnings per share fall within its guidance in its full year results. Annual operating profit at the energy firm dropped four per cent from £2.53bn to £2.43bn in the year ended 31 March. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings per share came in at 158.5p, a five per cent fall, although the figure was still towards the top end of guidance provided in its pre-close statement. It intends to recommend a final dividend of 40p, that will be issued to shareholders on 19 September, making the full year dividend 60p per share, 36p lower t…