Comgás reported financial results for the first quarter of 2009. Net revenue grew 16.2% year-over-year to R$980 million. Dividends of R$199.9 million were declared for 2008, to be paid in three installments during 2009. The gas distribution network expanded 452 km over the last 12 months to a total of 5,801 km. Residential gas connections increased by over 89 thousand over the last 12 months. Overall gas sales volumes declined 32.2% compared to the first quarter of 2008 due to decreases in industrial, thermal generation, and natural gas vehicle (NGV) segments.