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    Rank Group mitigates initial impact of tax rises as underlying profit rises 21% for the year

    Rank Group mitigates initial impact of tax rises as underlying profit rises 21% for the year

    Rank Group reported a 21% increase in underlying profit and a 6% rise in net gaming revenue year-on-year for FY2025/26, reaching £834.1m. The London-listed operator, behind brands like Grosvenor and Mecca, demonstrated significant growth despite facing tax rises, differentiating its performance from other UK gambling firms.

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    Aristocrat posts 13% earnings growth for 2025/2026 FY, returns $1.29 billion to shareholders

    Aristocrat posts 13% earnings growth for 2025/2026 FY, returns $1.29 billion to shareholders

    Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a 13% increase in normalized earnings per share before amortization (EPSA) in constant currency for the 2025/2026 financial year ended September 30, 2026. The Australian gaming company generated normalized net profit after tax and amortization (NPATA) of A$1.58 billion. During the period, Aristocrat returned approximately A$1.9 billion ($1.29 billion) to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.