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 September 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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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____.)
FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Announcement of Scottish Power plc, dated September 26, 2002, regarding
trading update.
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 September 26, 2002 By: /s/ Alan McCulloch
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Alan McCulloch
Assistant Company Secretary
26 September 2002
SCOTTISHPOWER - TRADING UPDATE.
ScottishPower will shortly be meeting analysts ahead of its close period for the
half-year ending 30 September 2002. At the meetings, ScottishPower will update
analysts on performance against the previously stated strategic priorities for
each of its four businesses, confirming that it continues to trade in line with
expectations.
ScottishPower's half-year results will be announced on 5 November 2002.
For further information:
Andrew Jamieson Head of Investor Relations 0141 636 4527
Colin McSeveny Group Media Relations Manager 0141 636 4515