Hera Group reported financial results for the first 9 months of 2009. Key points: - EBITDA grew 11.3% to €390.1 million, driven by regulated activities which contributed 80% of organic growth. New waste-to-energy plants also contributed. - Net profit declined 12.8% to €49.3 million due to €23.5 million in extraordinary fiscal charges in Q3. Excluding these charges, net profit rose 18.8%. - Revenue increased 19.9% to €3.121 billion mainly from energy sales, trading development, and higher commodity prices. - Capex totaled €284.9 million, with 35% for development