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BUZZ-Aggreko: resilient FY spurs best day in 3 yrs

** Temporary power provider Aggreko (EUREX: AGKF.EX - news) +9.5%, top of Stoxx 600 and biggest one-day rise since March 2013

** In-line FY PBT at £252 mln (down from £289 mln in 2014)

** Keeps FY dividend

** Outlook mixed: cautious on Rental Solutions biz after slow start to 2016 particularly in North America; however Power Solutions: YTD power volumes are up on good performances Middle East, Russia and Africa

** Expects return to growth over next 2 yrs as restructuring plan begins to take effect

** Company warned on profit July and since anticipated difficult markets in 2016 as it adapts biz to weaker oil & gas and geopolitical challenges, e.g. security in Yemen

** Stock -37% from July warning (until Weds close) (RM (LSE: RM.L - news) : tricia.wright1.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)