Character Group 'confident' in weathering Covid storm
24th Sep 2020 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Character Group updated the market on its trading for the year just ended on Thursday, reporting that the outcome for the second half had, as expected, been "considerably affected" by the UK lockdown.
Read moreCharacter Group warns on profit after challenging Christmas
17th Jan 2020 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group warned on profits on Friday after an "extremely challenging" 2019 Christmas trading period, with the total toy market in the UK contracting for the second successive year.
Read moreCharacter Group expects 'challenging' Christmas trading after profit dip
4th Dec 2019 10:50
(Sharecast News) - Character Group on Wednesday reported a dip in full-year profit on the back of poor conditions in the UK and Scandinavia and warned that the festive period will be "challenging".
Read moreCharacter Group warns on profits
13th Sep 2019 08:24
(Sharecast News) - British toy company Character Group warned on profits on Friday as a number of factors, including difficulties in Scandinavia, dented the business in the tail end of the year.
Read moreFirst-half revenues jump at Character; current trading 'encouraging'
9th May 2019 13:59
(Sharecast News) - Character Group said the enduring popularity of brands such as Peppa Pig, along with increased impulse buying, had boosted first half revenues and left it well positioned ahead of core winter trading.
Read moreCharacter Group's momentum continues despite retailer's woes
18th Jan 2019 08:38
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group on Friday reported that the "positive momentum" it reported in November has continued, despite the difficulties faced by retailers.
Read moreCharacter Group ups dividend after 'pleasing' recovery from Toys R Us closure
29th Nov 2018 10:13
(Sharecast News) - Character Group raised its final dividend by 20% on Thursday after a strong second half of the year made up for the closure of Toys R Us in the spring.
Read moreCharacter Group secures post-Brexit channels through Denmark investment
18th Oct 2018 14:33
(Sharecast News) - Character Group announced on Thursday that it has agreed terms to acquire a 55% equity shareholding in OVG-PROXY, a Denmark-incorporated toy distributor based in Copenhagen.
Read moreCharacter Group's 'very solid performance' delivers record sales
14th Sep 2018 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Character Group told investors on Friday it had delivered "a very solid performance" as the firm continued to make good progress in meeting the demands of its customers.
Read moreCharacter Group warns H1 results will be lower, but remains confident for the full year
20th Jan 2017 10:19
(ShareCast News) - Toy company Character Group, which brands include Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam and Scooby Doo, warned that results for the first of 2017 would be lower than last year due to steps taken to act against the low gross margin after the fall in sterling, while it is also developing a range o
Read moreCharacter Group confident despite currency challenges
14th Sep 2016 12:42
(ShareCast News) - Toys, games and giftware company The Character Group issued a trading update on Wednesday, reporting that solid progress was still being made with the board expecting to deliver results for the year to 31 August that will meet market expectations. The AIM-traded firm said its port
Read moreRM2 International boss buys £0.6m of shares
18th Jul 2014 14:51
Pallet manufacturer RM2 International, which floated on the stock market at the start of the year, has announced that its boss John Walsh has bought one million shares in the company. Former banker Walsh, who has been RM2's Chief Executive since its inception, purchased the shares at a price of 61.
Read moreThe Character Group expects in line annual results
6th Sep 2013 09:28
The Character Group's shares surged after saying it expects "satisfactory" full year results in line with market expectations on the back of solid growth in international sales. The developer and distributor of toys, games and giftware said the loss reported in the first half will be reversed with
Read moreThe Character Group expects sales growth after release of new toys
29th Jan 2013 09:29
Toy developer and supplier The Character Group is expecting a major lift in sales following the release of new product ranges in the UK. The group said sales for the first four months of the new financial year were on budget following a challenging Christmas period for retailers and suppliers. Ho
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
5th Dec 2012 07:19
Anglo American: Morgan Stanley reduces target price from 2110p to 1802p and keeps an equal weight rating. Brewin Dolphin Holdings: Peel Hunt raises target price from 185p to 230p and maintains a buy rating. British Sky Broadcasting Group: Nomura raises target price from 950p to 975p and reiterates
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