William Hill CEO and FD Interviewed on Final Results 2014

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Feb 27, 2015, 02:31 ET

LONDON, February 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

In a video interview to coincide with the release of a record set of final results, William Hill CEO James Henderson says that the business has made good progress on its strategy based on an omni-channel offer, technical innovation and international diversification:

"Digital now represents 40% of revenues, and International is 18%, so two really good performances in those areas. In regards to Retail, the profit was just shy of the previous year."

He discusses the business performance, M&A opportunities and the efforts the group is undertaking to promote responsible gambling. Looking ahead he says:

"There will be a number of opportunities upcoming over the course of the year… and we as a Group are best placed to capitalise on those. You can guarantee 2015 will be an incredibly interesting and busy year for us."

In an accompanying interview Neil Cooper, Group Finance Director, discusses the divided policy, capex, cost saving plans and the strength of the balance sheet.

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SOURCE William Hill