William Hill PLC announced unaudited earnings guidance 53 weeks ended 1 January 2019. The Group's full-year adjusted operating profit for 2018 from continuing operations is expected to be £234 million, 15% down on 2017. This is in line with guidance, which was for 2018 operating profit to be in the range of £225 million-£245 million. Underlying operating profit increased 4% year on year, excluding the impact of enhanced customer due diligence measures in Online and US Expansion costs.