18 OCTOBER 1935, Page 55

RANKS ' PROFITS.

The annual report of Ranks, Limited, covering the year ended June 29th last, makes an excellent showing. After deducting income tax, the profit for the year was 1575,248: The company received or was due to receive in dividends from the operating company no less than 2748,852, and While earnings of the operating company are not disclosed the directors state that in addition to the profits available ior the payment of dividends a substantial amount has been retained or carried forward in the accounts of Joseph Rank and its subsidiaries. The company declared a final dividend of 12 per cent. making 15 per cent. for the year. A. W. K.