REG - Character Group PLC - Half-year Financial Report - six months to 28.2.26
Today 07:00
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below:
https://newsfile.refinitiv.com/getnewsfile/v1/story?guid=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20260512:nRSL8826Da&default-theme=true
RNS Number : 8826D Character Group PLC (The) 12 May 2026
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation
(EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this
announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information
is now considered to be in the public domain.
LONDON, TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026
The Character Group plc
(the "Company" or "Group" or Character")
Designers, developers and international distributor of toys, games and
giftware
HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
for the six months ended 28 February 2026
Ø 15% increase in Profit before tax and highlighted item to £2.4m
Ø Full year results expected to be significantly ahead of current market
expectations
Ø Gross Profit margin up from 29.3% in HY25 to 31.7%
Ø Underlying Earnings per share up 29% at 11.06p
Ø Strong balance sheet and cash generation and no long-term debt
Ø Interim dividend increased to 4p per share, up 33%
Ø Letting of surplus property will further reduce overheads
Ø Expect the benefit of the cost management measures to continue in the
second half and beyond
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Six months Six months 12 months
CONTINUING OPERATIONS ended ended ended
28 February 28 February 31 August
2026 2025 2025
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Revenue £48.3m £53.0m £100.5m
Pre-tax profit before highlighted items* £2.4m £2.1m £1.2m
Underlying basic earnings per share before highlighted items* 11.06p 8.59p 5.59p
Diluted earnings per share before highlighted items* 11.06p 8.59p 5.59p
Profit / (loss) before tax £2.3m £3.2m £(1.8)m
Basic earnings / (loss) per share 10.68p 12.84p (6.74p)
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share 10.68p 12.84p (6.74p)
Dividend per share (declared) 4.0p 3.0p 6.0p
EBITDA £4.2m £3.7m £3.9m
Cash and cash equivalents £13.7m £16.0m £12.6m
Net assets £33.4m £38.7m £33.1m
*Excludes
Mark to market (loss) / profit adjustments on FX derivative positions £(0.1m) £1.1m £(3.0m)
FTSE sector: leisure: FTSE AIM All-share: symbol: CCT: Market cap: £43.0m
Copies of this statement can be viewed at www.thecharacter.com
(http://www.thecharacter.com) .
Product ranges can also be viewed at www.character-online.co.uk
(http://www.character-online.co.uk) .
ENQUIRIES:
The Character Group plc
Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director
Kiran Shah, Joint Managing Director
Hamun Shah, Group Finance Director
Office: +44 (0) 208 329 3377
Email: info@charactergroup.plc.uk (mailto:info@charactergroup.plc.uk)
Panmure Liberum Limited
(Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
Atholl Tweedie, Investment Banking
Rupert Dearden, Corporate Broking
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886 2500
Allenby Capital Limited
(Joint Broker)
Nick Athanas, Corporate Finance
Amrit Nahal / Tony Quirke, Sales & Corporate Broking
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
TooleyStreet Communications Limited
(Investor and media relations)
Fiona Tooley
Tel: +44 (0) 7785 703523
Email: fiona@tooleystreet.com (mailto:fiona@tooleystreet.com)
The Character Group plc
(the "Company" or "Group" or "Character")
Designers, developers, and international distributor of toys, games, and
giftware
HALF YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
for the six months ended 28 February 2026
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to report that we have delivered a 15% increase in profit
before tax and highlighted items of £2.4m in the first half of this financial
year and represents double that produced in the Group's full 2025 financial
year. This is despite lower year-on-year sales due to the substantial impact
of the imposition of US tariffs. We have also improved margin and reduced
overheads in the period under review.
GROUP TRADING
Revenue in the period at £48.3m was down 9% against the comparable period
last year (HY 2025: £53.0m; FY 2025: £100.5m).
Despite the reduction in HY 2026 sales, the Group is reporting an increased
profit before tax and highlighted items of £2.4m (HY 2025: £2.1m; FY 2025:
£1.2m).
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) were
£4.2m (HY 2025 £3.7m; FY 2025: £3.9m).
Gross profit margin in the first half improved to 31.7%, compared to 29.3% in
the same 2025 period and 26.2% for 2025 financial year.
Underlying basic earnings per share before highlighted items were up 29% at
11.06p (HY 2025: 8.59p; FY 2025: 5.59p). Diluted earnings per share, on the
same basis, were 11.06p (HY 2025: 8.59p; FY 2025: 5.59p).
A significant proportion of the Group's purchases are made in US dollars. The
business is therefore exposed to foreign currency fluctuations and manages the
associated risk through the purchase of forward exchange contracts and
derivative financial instruments. Under International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), at the end of each reporting period the Group is required to
make an adjustment in its financial statements to incorporate a 'mark to
market' valuation of such financial instruments. The 'mark to market'
adjustment for the financial period under review results in a loss of £0.1m.
This compares to a profit of £1.1m shown in the corresponding period in 2025
and a loss of £3.0m reported in the year to 31 August 2025. These 'mark to
market' adjustments are non-cash items, calculated by reference to
unpredictable and sometimes volatile currency spot rates at the respective
balance sheet dates. To present the results on a "normal" basis, these "mark
to market" adjustments on FX derivative positions are excluded, although shown
separately as "highlighted items" to demonstrate the "underlying" position.
FINANCIAL POSITION, WORKING CAPITAL & CASH FLOW
The Group's net assets at 28 February 2026 were £33.4m (HY 2025: £38.7m; FY
2025: £33.1m). The Group generated cash from operations of £4.7m (HY 2025:
£6.7m ; FY 2025: £6.9m ).
Inventories at the same date stood at £9.7m (HY 2025: £12.7m; FY 2025;
£16.3m).
The Group has no long-term debt. At the end of the first half, net interest
income was £0.1m (HY 2025:£0.1m; FY 2025: £0.2m). After making dividend
payments of £0.5m and financing share buybacks of £1.2m, the Group had cash
and cash equivalents of £13.7m (HY 2025: £16.0m; FY 2025: £12.6m). In
addition, the Group had unutilised headroom of over £40.0m under its banking
and other finance facilities.
DIVIDEND
The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 4.0p per share (HY 2025: 3.0p;
final dividend 2025: 3.0p). The dividend is covered approximately 2.76 times,
based on the underlying basic earnings per share before highlighted items.
The interim dividend will be paid on 31 July 2026 to shareholders on the
register as at the close of business on 17 July 2026. The shares will be
marked ex-dividend on 16 July 2026.
OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
We exhibited our main product ranges at the London Toy Fair last January and
received a very positive response to both our new and existing products.
Our leading brand, Goo Jit Zu, has benefited from licensed introductions such
as Minecraft, Marvel, Sonic, and Toy Story. In August, we will launch a new
Goo Jit Zu Mystery Surprise Egg collection. This range has been well supported
by retailers and is expected to deliver strong sales.
The success of Sticki Rolls continues, and we expect to increase sales again
this year. New additions to the range include the highly collectable Sticki
Mates and a licensed Minecraft line.
The Peppa Pig range is one of our longest established brands. The arrival of
Peppa's baby sister Evie in 2025 gave the brand a major boost in popularity,
which in turn resulted in a good growth in sales, both in the UK and in our
international markets.
We are also seeing continued sales success from ranges based on social media
influencers. Sales of brands such as Aphmau and Unspeakable remain strong, and
we will shortly be launching new ranges based on PrestonPlayz, Warrior Cats
and Caylus vs Foltyn.
MagMiMi, our new in-house developed brand, has been received extremely well
both in the UK and internationally. Early sales data looks very promising
following the brand's UK marketing launch on 1 May.
Mushykinz is a tabby squishy range developed by three highly successful social
media influencers. Sales are currently strong, and it is expected to become
one of our largest volume lines in 2026.
Our Games range is forecast to be our fastest-growing category this year. Key
lines include our in-house developed Hot Dog Drop, Prickly Pete and Level Out
Balance Board.
The Group's current portfolio of products and brands can be viewed at
www.character-online.com (http://www.character-online.com) .
SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAMME
Shareholders passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting
authorising the Company to effect share buybacks (including by way of tender
offers) of up to 2,650,000 issued ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company
("Ordinary Shares"). As part of our strategy to reduce the Company's share
capital, we announced a £3.0 million share buyback programme on 2 February
2026. The Company has successfully bought back a total of 226,900 Ordinary
Shares at a total cost (excluding dealing costs) of £549,797 leaving an
unutilised capacity under the authority granted at the 2026 AGM of 2,423,100
Ordinary Shares. The programme will end on 14 January 2027 or sooner if the
total expended by the Company in buying back under the programme reaches £3.0
million (inclusive of the associated dealing costs).
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS (TVR)
As at today's date, the Company's issued share capital consists of 19,404,008
Ordinary Shares. The Company holds 1,983,059 Ordinary Shares in treasury which
do not carry voting rights and, accordingly, the total number of voting rights
in Character is 17,420,949. The figure of 17,420,949 may be used by
shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will
determine if they are required to notify their interest, or change to their
interest, in the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency
Rules.
OUR PEOPLE
Regardless of all the obstacles faced so far in the current financial year,
our personnel throughout the Group have demonstrated effective team working
skills, perseverance and resilience in rising to every challenge that the
business has been presented with. Their assertive action and good-natured
responses have ensured that the Group's position has been sustained in
troubled times and that creative plans for the future growth of the business
have been conceived and are being readied for implementation when conditions
improve.
Once again, on behalf of all shareholders, the Board wishes to acknowledge the
focus and hard work from everyone around the Group and thank them for their
achievements in the half-year results and in the fruits of their labours that
have yet to be reaped.
PROPERTY
As we announced on 7 April 2026, the Company's property investment subsidiary
agreed terms to lease the Group's surplus warehouse premises (Infinity House),
based in Middleton Lancashire, on a full repairing and insuring basis from 7
April 2026. The rent payable is £773,000 per annum and this income, together
with the associated savings of the overheads attributable to these premises,
is a pleasing development. Further, the option granted at completion of this
letting, potentially results in a sale of the Infinity House for £9.8m in
cash before the end of the current financial year.
OUTLOOK
The macro-economic challenges in global markets have had a bearing on the
first half sales to 28 February 2026 compared to the first half in the last
financial year. These conditions continue to have an impact on trade
generally and have been augmented by more recent developments in the Middle
East.
We continue to anticipate flat turnover for the 2026 financial year as a
whole. However, with the geographical mix, some exciting new additions within
our product portfolio, a projected largely clean inventory position at the
year-end (reducing the need for significant provisions) and favourable FX
rates, we expect to maintain the improved HY26 gross margin for the remainder
of this financial year. We also expect the benefit of the cost management
measures to continue in the second half and beyond. In addition, the benefit
of the rental and/or the potential sale of Infinity House will reduce costs
yet further and will substantially strengthen the Group's balance sheet and
liquidity.
Although dependent on achieving forecast trading performance in Q4 (the
Group's key trading period in the financial year), the Board currently expects
that the Group's profit before tax and highlighted items for the year ending
31 August 2026 will be significantly above current market expectations.
The Company will provide a further update on progress post the year-end, ahead
of scheduled preliminary results being released in December 2026.
12 May 2026
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Income Statement
six months ended 28 February 2026
six months ended six months ended six months ended six months ended six months ended six months ended 12 months ended 12 months ended 12 months ended
28 February 2026 28 February 2026 28 February 2026 28 February 2025 28 February 2025 28 February 2025 31 August 2025 31 August 2025 31 August 2025
Result before *highlighted items *highlighted items Result Result before *highlighted items *highlighted items Result Result before *highlighted items *highlighted items Statutory
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) Result
£'000 (unaudited) £'000 (unaudited) £'000 (audited)
£'000 (unaudited) £'000 (unaudited) £'000 (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue 48,280 - 48,280 53,019 - 53,019 100,465 - 100,465
Cost of sales (32,992) - (32,992) (37,508) - (37,508) (74,094) - (74,094)
Gross profit 15,288 - 15,288 15,511 - 15,511 26,371 - 26,371
Other income 146 - 146 154 - 154 420 - 420
Selling and distribution expenses (3,709) - (3,709) (4,128) - (4,128) (5,725) - (5,725)
Administrative expenses (9,374) - (9,374) (9,535) - (9,535) (20,005) - (20,005)
Operating profit 2,351 - 2,351 2,002 - 2,002 1,061 - 1,061
Finance income 94 - 94 151 - 151 290 - 290
Finance costs (25) - (25) (43) - (43) (134) - (134)
Changes in fair value of financial instruments - (92) (92) - 1,060 1,060 - (3,032) (3,032)
Profit/(loss) before tax 2,420 (92) 2,328 2,110 1,060 3,170 1,217 (3,032) (1,815)
Income tax (455) 23 (432) (506) (265) (771) (186) 758 572
Profit/(loss) for the period 1,965 (69) 1,896 1,604 795 2,399 1,031 (2,274) (1,243)
*highlighted items comprise material items that are disclosed separately by
virtue of their size or incidence and because they are considered relevant to
an understanding of the overall performance of the Company.
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Income Statement
six months ended 28 February 2026
Notes six months ended six months ended 12 months ended
28 February 2026 28 February 2025 31 August 2025
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Profit / (loss) for the period 1,896 2,399 (1,243)
Earnings per share before highlighted items (pence) 4
Basic earnings per share 11.06p 8.59p 5.59p
Diluted earnings per share 11.06p 8.59p 5.59p
Earnings / (loss) per share after highlighted items (pence) 4
Basic earnings / (loss) per share 10.68p 12.84p (6.74p)
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share 10.68p 12.84p (6.74p)
Dividend per share (pence) 3 3.00p 11.00p 14.0p
EBITDA 4,236 3,680 3,900
(earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation)
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
six months ended 28 February 2026
six months ended six months ended 12 months ended
28 February 2026 28 February 2025 31 August 2025
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Profit / (loss) for the period after tax 1,896 2,399 (1,243)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss 71 313 (15)
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Total comprehensive Income / (loss) for the period 1,967 2,712 (1,258)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 1,967 2,712 (1,258)
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Balance Sheet
at 28 February 2026
28 February 2026 28 February 31 August
(unaudited) 2025 2025
£'000 (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 1,229 1,334 1,682
Investment property 1,224 1,290 1,257
Property, plant and equipment 10,204 10,245 10,282
Right of use assets 609 638 634
Deferred tax assets 1,495 384 1,939
14,761 13,891 15,794
Current assets
Inventories 9,666 12,676 16,288
Trade and other receivables 13,354 8,656 19,113
Current income tax receivable 800 564 712
Derivative financial instruments 8 355 16
Cash and cash equivalents 13,914 16,305 13,295
37,742 38,556 49,424
Current liabilities
Short term borrowings (225) (349) (708)
Trade and other payables (13,531) (11,445) (25,524)
Lease liabilities (488) (620) (393)
Income tax payable - (302) (478)
Derivative financial instruments (4,540) (702) (4,455)
(18,784) (13,418) (31,558)
Net current assets 18,958 25,138 17,866
Non - current liabilities
Deferred tax (215) (302) (294)
Lease liabilities (121) (45) (274)
(336) (347) (568)
Net assets 33,383 38,682 33,092
Equity
Called up share capital 978 1,022 1,000
Shares held in treasury (1,664) (1,664) (1,664)
Capital redemption reserve 1,979 1,935 1,957
Share based payment reserve 4,307 4,247 4,266
Share premium account 17,902 17,902 17,902
Merger reserve 651 651 651
Translation reserve 649 1,112 573
Profit and loss account 8,581 13,477 8,407
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 33,383 38,682 33,092
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
six months ended 28 February 2026
six months ended six months 12 months
28 February ended ended
2026 28 February 31 August
(unaudited) 2025 2025
£'000 (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/(loss) before taxation for the period 2,328 3,170 (1,815)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 467 417 827
Depreciation of investment property 33 33 66
Depreciation of right of use assets 179 264 471
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,253 963 1,485
(Profit) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (47) 1 (25)
Interest (income)/expense (69) (108) (156)
Financial instruments fair value adjustments 92 (1,060) 3,032
Share based payments 41 16 35
Decrease in inventories 6,622 7,427 3,815
Decrease in trade and other receivables 5,759 15,335 4,878
Decrease in trade and other creditors (11,993) (19,752) (5,673)
Cash generated from operations 4,665 6,706 6,940
Interest received 69 108 156
Income tax paid (632) (67) (329)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 4,102 6,747 6,767
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for intangible assets (801) (679) (1,549)
Payments for property, plant and equipment (389) (593) (1,069)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 47 - 47
Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,143) (1,272) (2,571)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of leasing liabilities (208) (243) (483)
Proceeds from issue of share capital - 233 233
Purchase of own shares for cancellation (1,188) (857) (1,955)
Dividends paid (529) (2,052) (2,593)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,925) (2,919) (4,798)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,034 2,556 (602)
Cash, cash equivalents and borrowings at the beginning of the period 12,587 13,153 13,153
Effects of exchange rate movements 68 247 36
Cash, cash equivalents and borrowings at the end of the period 13,689 15,956 12,587
Cash, cash equivalents and borrowings consist of:
Cash, cash equivalents 13,914 16,305 13,295
Short term borrowings (225) (349) (708)
Cash, cash equivalents and borrowings at the end of the period 13,689 15,956 12,587
The Character Group plc
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
six months ended 28 February 2026
Called up share capital Shares held in treasury Capital redemption reserve Share premium account Share based payment Profit
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Merger reserve £'000 Translation reserve and loss
£'000 £'000 account Total
£'000 £'000
At 31 August 2024 1,038 (1,756) 1,919 17,761 651 4,231 698 14,088 38,630
(audited)
Profit for the period - - - - - - - 2,399 2,399
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - - - - - - 414 (101) 313
Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - - - 414 2,298 2,712
Transactions with owners
Share based payment - - - - - 16 - - 16
Dividend paid - - - - - - - (2,052) (2,052)
Shares issued - 92 - 141 - - - - 233
Shares cancelled (16) - 16 - - - - (857) (857)
Six months ended 1,022 (1,664) 1,935 17,902 651 4,247 1,112 13,477 38,682
28 February 2025
Balance as at 1,038 (1,756) 1,919 17,761 651 4,231 698 14,088 38,630
1 September 2024
(audited)
Loss for the year after tax - - - - - - - (1,243) (1,243)
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - - - - - - (125) 110 (15)
Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year - - - - - - (125) (1,133) (1,258)
Transactions with owners
Share based payment - - - - - 35 - - 35
Dividends - - - - - - - (2,593) (2,593)
Shares issued - 92 - 141 - - - - 233
Shares cancelled (38) - 38 - - - - (1,955) (1,955)
At 31 August 2025 1,000 (1,664) 1,957 17,902 651 4,266 573 8,407 33,092
(audited)
Profit for the period - - - - - - - 1,896 1,896
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - - - - - - 76 (5) 71
Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - - - 76 1,891 1,967
Transactions with owners
Share based payment - - - - - 41 - - 41
Dividend paid - - - - - - - (529) (529)
Shares cancelled (22) - 22 - - - - (1,188) (1,188)
Six months ended 978 (1,664) 1,979 17,902 651 4,307 649 8,581 33,383
28 February 2026
The Character Group plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Basis of Preparation
The financial information set out in this Half-Year Financial Report for the
six months ended 28 February 2026 has been prepared under International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and in
accordance with the accounting policies which will be adopted in presenting
the Group's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31
August 2026. These are consistent with the accounting policies used in the
financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 as described in those
annual financial statements.
As permitted, this Half-Year Financial Report has been prepared in accordance
with the AIM rules and not in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial
Reporting'.
The consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial instruments
and share based payments at fair value.
These Half-Year Financial Statements and the financial information do not
constitute full statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the
Companies Act 2006 and are unaudited. These unaudited Half-Year Financial
statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 11 May 2026.
The information for the year ended 31 August 2025 is based on the consolidated
financial statements for that year on which the Group's auditor's report was
unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of
the Companies Act 2006.
2. Going concern
The Directors acknowledge the Financial Reporting Council's 'Guidance on the
going concern basis of accounting and reporting on solvency and liquidity
risks' issued in April 2016.
In assessing the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern,
the Board reviews and approves the annual budget and updated forecasts,
including forecasts of cash flows, borrowing requirements and headroom. The
Board reviews the Group's sources of available funds and the level of headroom
available against its committed borrowing facilities. The Group's financial
forecasts, taking into account possible sensitivities in trading performance
indicate that the Group will be able to operate within the level of its
committed borrowing facilities for the foreseeable future. The banks remain
supportive of the Group. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Group and Company have adequate resources to continue their operational
existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis of accounting in preparing the Interim report.
3. Dividends
six months ended six months ended 12 months ended
28 February 2026 28 February 2025 31 August 2025
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
On equity shares:
Final dividend paid for the year ended 31 August 2025
- 3.00p (2024: 11.00p) per share 529 2,052 2,052
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 August 2025
- 3.00p per share - - 541
529 2,052 2,593
4. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable
to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares
during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue on the assumption of conversion of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group has one (2025: 1) category of
dilutive potential ordinary shares, being share options granted where the
exercise price is less than average price of the Company's ordinary shares
during this period.
An adjusted earnings per share has also been calculated as, in the opinion of
the Directors, this will allow shareholders to gain a clearer understanding of
the trading performance of the Group.
The calculations are based on the following: six months ended six months ended 12 months ended
28 February 2026 28 February 2025 31 August 2025
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Profit / (loss) attributable to equity shareholders of the parent 1,896 2,399 (1,243)
Financial instruments fair value adjustments net of tax 69 (795) 2,274
Profit for adjusted earnings per share 1,965 1,604 1,031
Weighted average number of shares
In issue during the year - basic 17,760,908 18,677,989 18,430,863
Dilutive potential ordinary shares - 2,314 1,124
Weighted average number of ordinary for diluted earnings per share
17,760,908 18,680,303 18,431,987
Earnings per share
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (pence) 10.68 12.84 (6.74)
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share (pence) 10.68 12.84 (6.74)
Adjusted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (pence) 11.06 8.59 5.59
Diluted earnings per share (pence) 11.06 8.59 5.59
5. Electronic Communications
The Half-Year Financial Report for the six months ended 28 February 2026 will
shortly be available for viewing and download on the Group's website:
www.thecharacter.com (http://www.thecharacter.com) .
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact
rns@lseg.com (mailto:rns@lseg.com)
or visit
www.rns.com (http://www.rns.com/)
.
RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our
Privacy Policy (https://www.lseg.com/privacy-and-cookie-policy)
. END IR EADSFFAKKEAA
Copyright 2019 Regulatory News Service, all rights reservedRecent news on Character
See all newsREG - Character Group PLC - Half-year Financial Report - six months to 28.2.26
AnnouncementREG - Character Group PLC - Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights
AnnouncementREG - Character Group PLC - Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights
AnnouncementREG - Character Group PLC - Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights
AnnouncementREG - Character Group PLC - Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights
Announcement