Rank Group Since 1937

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009

How we have performed

Operating highlights

  • – Resilient performance in challenging market conditions
  • – Significant growth in adjusted earnings per share
  • – Step-up in capital investment to support growth strategy
  • – Further reduction in Group net debt
  • – Dividend payments resumed
  • * Before adjustment for free bets, promotions and customer bonuses
  • ** Before exceptional items
Revenue 2009 £540.0m, 2008: £522.2m
Operating profit 2009 £58.0m, 2008: £60.3m
Statutory revenue 2009 £520.5m, 2008: £505.4m
Adjusted profit before tax £48.5m 2008: £40.5m
Net debt £186.8 2008: £226.5m
Adjusted earnings per share 8.9p 2008: 7.3p