Successful first half sees double-digit revenue and profit growth
William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) (William Hill or the Group) announces its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2012 (H1 2012 or the period). The comparator period is the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2011 (H1 2011).
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26 weeks ended 26 June 2012 (£m) |
26 weeks ended 28 June 2011 (£m) |
Change vs 2011 (%) | |
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Net revenue |
£627.8m |
£567.8m |
+11% |
|
- Retail net revenue |
£417.4m |
£398.8m |
+5% |
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- Online net revenue |
£198.4m |
£152.7m |
+30% |
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Operating profit |
£167.8m |
£147.7m |
+14% |
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Pre-exceptional profit before tax |
£150.3m |
£129.5m |
+16% |
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Profit before tax |
£143.3m |
£126.9m |
+13% |
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Profit after tax |
£117.9m |
£102.7m |
+15% |
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Earnings per share – basic, adjusted |
15.0p |
12.8p |
+17% |
|
Earnings per share – basic |
14.1p |
12.3p |
+15% |
|
Dividend per share |
3.4p |
2.9p |
+17% |
