WESTAR ENERGY (WR)

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BRIEF-Westar Energy Q4 results



Feb 23 (Reuters) - Westar Energy Inc :

* Westar Energy announces 2011 results

* Q4 earnings per share $0.16

* Says issued earnings guidance for 2012 of $1.85 to $2.00 per share

* Says declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share , reflects a 3 percent increase

* Says declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share

* FY 2012 earnings per share view $1.96 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S

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