Rank has reported flat revenue for the first 15 weeks, against a strong 2015 comparative. Mecca digital has just been relaunched, supported by a new TV campaign, and better cross-sell remains a key opportunity for Rank. We expect profits to be H2 weighted, and with a slightly uncertain consumer outlook we have trimmed full year estimates, but Rank remains strongly cash generative. This underpins its progressive dividend payout and leaves it flexible to take advantage of acquisition opportunities.

14 Oct 2016
Likely to be H2 weighted

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Likely to be H2 weighted
Rank Group Plc (RNK:LON) | 134 -1.6 (-0.9%) | Mkt Cap: 629.6m
- Published:
14 Oct 2016 -
Author:
Jane Anscombe -
Pages:
5 -
Rank has reported flat revenue for the first 15 weeks, against a strong 2015 comparative. Mecca digital has just been relaunched, supported by a new TV campaign, and better cross-sell remains a key opportunity for Rank. We expect profits to be H2 weighted, and with a slightly uncertain consumer outlook we have trimmed full year estimates, but Rank remains strongly cash generative. This underpins its progressive dividend payout and leaves it flexible to take advantage of acquisition opportunities.