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Frequently Asked Questions

For more specific Investor Relations Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Shareholders FAQs.
1. What are The Rank Group’s main business activities?
2. When did The Rank Group become a listed Plc?
The Rank Group Plc shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange on 7 October 1996. The ticker is RNK.L.
3. How do I buy/sell shares in The Rank Group Plc?

If you want to buy more shares or sell shares you already own, this must be done through a stockbroker. The London Stock Exchange provides a ‘Guide to Share Investment Services’ which details a number of companies offering share dealing services. For more information visit The London Stock Exchange website.

Rank Group has also arranged a panel of low cost providers:

Provider Telephone No Telephone Dealing Online Dealing
Commission Minimum Charge Commission Minimum Charge
Natwest Stockbrokers www.natweststockbrokers.co.uk* 0870 600 4080   £15.00(ii) 1.00%(i) £15.00
Stocktrade
www.stocktrade.co.uk **
0845 601 0995 quoting Low Co0164 1.00% £20.00 0.40% £14.50
Equiniti www.shareview.co.uk 0870 850 0852 1.00% (iii) £25.00 0.50% £15.00

(i) Up to £5,000, next £7,500 0.20%, then 0.15% thereafter
(ii) Up to £5,000, £20 charge to £12,500, up to maximum £25 charge over £12,500
(iii) Up to £50,000, then 0.20% thereafter

* An additional £15 charge applies to all dealing involving paper share certificates.
**If you would like to deal online, this service requires you to register with Stocktrade and transfer your shares to either a personal or nominee CREST account.

4. How do I obtain a copy of the Annual Report & Accounts?
You can download a copy of the report from the Financial Reports section
5. Who are The Rank Group’s registrars?

Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA

Tel : (0870) 600 3953

View more Shareholder FAQs.
6. Where does The Rank Group Plc operate?
Rank operates primarily in the UK, although it has operations in Continental Europe.
7. How many people does The Rank Group employ?
At 31 December 2007, The Group has approximately 7,000 employees.
8. How do I join Mecca Bingo?
Membership at any Mecca Bingo is free to anyone aged 18 or over. Just pop into your local club to join and then you can play Mecca Bingo straight away! Membership also entitles you to play at any other Mecca Bingo club in the UK.
9. Where is my nearest Mecca Bingo Club?
Please visit the Mecca Bingo Club Finder.
10. How many Mecca Bingo clubs are there?
Mecca operates more than 100 bingo clubs in the UK. The Rank Group also owns and operates 11 bingo clubs in Spain.
11. How old do I have to be to play bingo?
Players must be 18 or over.
12. How do I become a Grosvenor Casino member?
Registration to any Grosvenor Casino is free to anyone aged 18 or over. Just pop into the casino of your choice, take along a valid form of ID, and register on the spot. Alternatively, you can call the membership hotline on 08080 21 21 21.
13. Where is my nearest Grosvenor Casino?
Please visit the Grosvenor Casino Finder.
14. How many casinos does Grosvenor operate?
Grosvenor Casinos operates more than 30 casinos in the UK. Grosvenor also operates two casinos in Belgium, in Middelkerke and Blankenberge.
15. How old do I have to be to play at a Grosvenor Casino?
Players must be 18 or over.

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