Announcement • Jan 29
The Rank Group plc Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2025, Payable on 13 March 2026 The Board of The Rank Group Plc has declared an Interim dividend of 1.00 pence per share for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2025. The dividend will be paid on 13 March 2026 to shareholders on the register as at 13 February 2026. Announcement • Jan 06
The Rank Group Plc Announces CEO Changes The Rank Group Plc announces that John O'Reilly has, following discussions with the Board, informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective from January 29, 2026. He will continue to support the business until the end of the current 2025/26 financial year. John O'Reilly has been CEO since April 2018, with extensive gambling industry knowledge and experience, as well as deep operational skills. The Board announces that current Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), Richard Harris, will be appointed the interim CEO with effect from January 30, 2026. Richard has been an Executive Director of the Board since joining Rank as CFO in May 2022 and his appointment will ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities. Richard's extensive knowledge of the business is coupled with broad experience in consumer facing businesses, and he has made a significant contribution to the Group's progress in recent years. A formal search process to identify a permanent CEO will now begin. Richard Harrisjoined the Rank Board in May 2022 when he was appointed Chief Financial Officer. He has extensive experience in consumer facing businesses, driving financial performance, contributing to strategy development and improved operational execution. Prior to Rank, Richard was Chief Financial Officer at Foxtons Group Plc and has previously held positions at Laird Plc and Marks and Spencer Plc. Announcement • Nov 11
The Rank Group Plc Announces Directorate Change The Rank Group Plc announced that John H. Ott will be appointed as chair of the Company, with effect from 17 November 2025. John is currently a Senior Advisory Partner at Bain & Company, UK, having joined the company in 2006, alongside being a founder, investor and board member for two private businesses, a data and technology services business, and a global fractional ownership business. A highly experienced business consultant with more than 40 years of global experience, John commenced his career in the financial services sector in the United States before joining McKinsey & Company in 1989. John moved to the UK in 2003 to join Barclays Bank as Group Strategy and M&A Director before joining Bain and Company, UK. Throughout his extensive career, John has worked in senior positions in Europe, the USA and the Far East, advising CEOs and Boards globally. John will succeed Karen Whitworth, who has served as the interim chair since 15 October 2025. Karen will resume her role as both Senior Independent Director and Audit Chair. Announcement • Sep 17
The Rank Group Plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Jan 29, 2026 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Jan 29, 2026 Announcement • Aug 14
The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 15, 2025 The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 15, 2025. Announcement • Apr 10
The Rank Group Plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Aug 14, 2025 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Aug 14, 2025 Announcement • Dec 02
The Rank Group Plc Announces Board Changes The Rank Group Plc announced the appointment of Mr. Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Further to the announcement made on 2 December 2024, Mr. Chew Seong Aun will be retiring from the board with immediate effect. Mr. Christian Karl Nothhaft has been an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guoco Group Limited from 15 April 2024. Mr. Nothhaft graduated from Munich University of Applied Science in Germany with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. He also holds a Human Resources /Payroll Management Degree from DGFP (German Association for Human Resource Management) and has attended the Harvard University Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) Program. Mr. Nothhaft has extensive experience in business management and advisory, strategic planning, retail, consumer products, network rollouts, e-commerce, digital transformation, people management, ESG and compliance. Previously, Mr. Nothhaft was the Chief Executive Officer of Watsons Personal Care Stores, China and the managing director of Watsons Wine and Fortress Hong Kong. Before that, he was the regional managing director of Movenpick (Asia Restaurants Group). Mr. Nothhaft serves as a non-executive director of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Limited (a Hong Leong Group subsidiary listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited).He is currently an independent non-executive director and a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees of DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited(with primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda). Mr. Nothhaft holds and/or has held the following directorships in other publicly quoted companies in the past five years: Company No: EC-15590, Company Name: Guoco Group Limited, Position: Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, From: 15 April 2024, To: Present Listing: Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited; Company No:01174147, Company Name: Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Limited, Position: Non-Executive Director, From: 18 April 2024, To: Present, Listing: Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Company No:12293, Company Name: DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, Position: Independent Non-Executive Director, From: 30 November 2021 To: Present, Listing: Primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda. Announcement • Oct 17
The Rank Group Plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Jan 30, 2025 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Jan 30, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 21
CFO & Director recently bought €91k worth of stock On the 16th of August, Richard Harris bought around 102k shares on-market at roughly €0.89 per share. This transaction amounted to 59% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Richard's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. New Risk • Aug 18
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 40% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.027 (vs UK£0.20 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.027 (up from UK£0.20 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£734.7m (up 7.7% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£12.3m (up UK£108.3m from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from net loss in FY 2023). The move to profitability was primarily driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 27% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Aug 16
The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 17, 2024 The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 17, 2024. Announcement • Aug 15
The Rank Group plc Recommends Final Dividend The Rank Group Plc recommended final dividend of 0.85p as a full year dividend. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 04
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 20% to €0.81. The fair value is estimated to be €1.01, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 14% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 127% in the next 2 years. New Risk • Apr 05
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. Reported Earnings • Feb 02
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.019 (vs UK£0.22 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.019 (up from UK£0.22 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£362.6m (up 7.0% from 1H 2023). Net income: UK£9.00m (up UK£110.2m from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 2.5% (up from net loss in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.4% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Oct 11
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Board Change • Oct 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Keith Laslop was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Sep 20
The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 19, 2023 The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 19, 2023, at 10:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: TOR, Saint-Cloud Way, Maidenhead England United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.20 loss per share (vs UK£0.12 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.20 loss per share (down from UK£0.12 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£681.9m (up 5.9% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£96.0m (down 267% from profit in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year. Announcement • Aug 17
The Rank Group plc Appoints Keith Laslop to the Board as A Non-Executive Director and A Member of the Audit Committee, Effective 1 September 2023 The Rank Group Plc announced that Keith Laslop has been appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee, with effect from 1st September 2023. Keith was Chief Financial Officer of Gamesys Group Plc (formerly Intertain Group Ltd, which became JPJ Group plc in 2018 and then Gamesys Group Plc in 2019, and subsequently acquired by the Bally's Corporation in 2021) between 2013 and October 2021. Following Bally's Corporation's acquisition, he acted as consultant until March 2023. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 19
Chief People Officer recently bought €152k worth of stock On the 15th of February, Hazel Boyle bought around 146k shares on-market at roughly €1.04 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €291k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jan 27
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.22 loss per share (vs UK£0.17 profit in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.22 loss per share (down from UK£0.17 profit in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£338.9m (up 1.6% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£101.2m (down 225% from profit in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.7% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 33% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Buying Opportunity • Jan 03
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 13%. The fair value is estimated to be €1.16, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 17% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.3% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 11% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Dec 17
the Rank Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending June 30, 2023 The Rank Group Plc provided earnings guidance for the full year ending June 30, 2023. For the year, The company expects Group LFL underlying operating profit for the year ending 30 June 2023 to be in the range of £10m to £20m, with the main variable being the performance of Grosvenor venues. Due to the high operating leverage within Grosvenor, and its relative importance to the Group as a whole, movements in its NGR will have a significant impact on the Group's operating profit for the year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to €1.05, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Hospitality industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 64% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €1.77 per share. Announcement • Nov 24
The Rank Group Plc Announces Directorate and Committee Change The Rank Group Plc ("Rank") announces that Steven Esom, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, has notified the Board of his intention to step down on 31 December 2022, having completed over six years on the Board. Lucinda Charles-Jones will succeed Steven Esom as Chair of the Remuneration Committee and has been appointed as the Designated Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement with effect from 1 January 2023. Board Change • Nov 16
High number of new directors Independent Non-Executive Director Lucinda Charles-Jones was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. Announcement • Oct 13
The Rank Group Plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Jan 26, 2023 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Jan 26, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 19
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.12 (vs UK£0.22 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.12 (up from UK£0.22 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£644.0m (up 95% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£57.4m (up UK£154.4m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 8.9% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 21%, compared to a 694% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year. Announcement • Aug 18
The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 13, 2022 The Rank Group Plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 13, 2022. Board Change • Aug 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Lucinda Charles-Jones was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jul 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Lucinda Charles-Jones was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Jun 24
The Rank Group Plc Appoints Lucinda Charles-Jones to the Board of Rank with Immediate Effect as A Non-Executive Director The Rank Group Plc announced the appointment of Lucinda Charles-Jones to the board of Rank with immediate effect as a non-executive director. She will serve on its remuneration, nominations and ESG & safer gambling committees. Lucinda has more than 25 years' executive-level experience in human resources roles, most recently as chief people and corporate responsibility officer UK & Ireland at AXA SA, where her role included responsibility for developing the environmental and social aspects of the corporate responsibility strategy. Her previous roles have also included HR Director at Hays Plc, the Towergate Partnership Co Limited and RAC Plc, Consumer Division. Lucinda is a director and trustee at Business in the Community, where she also chairs the remuneration committee. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 05
CFO & Director recently bought €97k worth of stock On the 30th of May, Richard Harris bought around 75k shares on-market at roughly €1.29 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Richard's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Announcement • Apr 21
The Rank Group Plc Updates Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending 30 June 2022 The Rank Group Plc updated earnings guidance for the year ending 30 June 2022. The company updated previously guided EBIT range of £55 million to £65 million for the year ending 30 June 2022 to a range of £47 million to £55 million. Announcement • Mar 06
The Rank Group Plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Aug 18, 2022 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Aug 18, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jan 29
First half 2022 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.17 (up from UK£0.12 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£333.7m (up 88% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£81.5m (up UK£131.0m from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 24% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 56%, compared to a 23% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 70 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 22
Full year 2021 earnings released: UK£0.22 loss per share (vs UK£0.025 profit in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£329.6m (down 48% from FY 2020). Net loss: UK£97.0m (down UK£106.8m from profit in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 100 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 27
New 90-day high: €2.10 The company is up 29% from its price of €1.63 on 27 November 2020. The German market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €2.68 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 16
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to UK£1.45, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 53.3x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 63.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 21x in the Hospitality industry in Germany. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 42%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 14
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to UK£1.51, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 53.4x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 63.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 21x in the Hospitality industry in Germany. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 40%. Announcement • Dec 12
The Rank Group Plc Announces Board Changes The Rank Group Plc announced the appointment of Mr. Chew Seong Aun as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Further to the announcement made on 8 December 2020, Mr. Tang Hong Cheong will be retiring from the board with immediate effect. Chew Seong Aun is Executive Director and the Group Chief Financial Officer of Guoco Group Limited. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 08
New 90-day high: €1.79 The company is up 20% from its price of €1.49 on 09 September 2020. The German market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 19% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €1.00 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 19
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to UK£1.68, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 58x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 49.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 23x in the Hospitality industry in Germany. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 30%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 11
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 30% share price gain to UK£1.27, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 50.8x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 39x. This compares to an average P/E of 23x in the Hospitality industry in Germany. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 46%. Announcement • Nov 07
The Rank Group Plc has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of £69.063086 million. The Rank Group Plc has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of £69.063086 million.
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 76,736,762
Price\Range: £0.9
Transaction Features: Subsequent Direct Listing Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 07
New 90-day low: €0.94 The company is down 38% from its price of €1.51 on 07 August 2020. The German market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €1.24 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 21
New 90-day low: €0.96 The company is down 39% from its price of €1.58 on 23 July 2020. The German market is down 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is down 8.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €1.55 per share. Announcement • Oct 10
The Rank Group Plc to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Oct 09, 2020 The Rank Group Plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Oct 09, 2020 Announcement • Sep 12
the Rank Group Plc Does Not Propose Final Dividend The Rank Group Plc announced that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent material impact on the business, the Board will not be proposing a final year dividend.