Jan 29 (Reuters) - Rank Group PLC RNK.L:
RANK GROUP PLC - HALF-YEAR REPORT
RANK GROUP: DELIVERY OF AT LEAST £100M OPERATING PROFIT REMAINS MEDIUM-TERM FOCUS
RANK GROUP: FOLLOWING A SLIGHTLY SOFTER Q2, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PERIOD SAW STRONG TRADING ACROSS ALL OUR BUSINESSES
RANK GROUP: JANUARY'S PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS
RANK GROUP: INCREASE IN RGD TO 40% FOR UK DIGITAL BUSINESS, INCREASE IN NATIONAL LIVING WAGE IN GROSVENOR AND MECCA, WILL IMPACT PROFITABILITY IN Q4
RANK GROUP: STRONG H1 PERFORMANCE UNDERPINS OUR CONFIDENCE IN DELIVERING FULL YEAR PERFORMANCE IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS
RANK GROUP: SECOND HALF OF YEAR WILL BRING FURTHER COST HEADWINDS
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