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RNS Number : 8809J  Games Workshop Group PLC  23 May 2025

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               23 May 2025

 

Games Workshop Group PLC

("Games Workshop")

 

FULL YEAR TRADING UPDATE

 

Games Workshop, the maker of Warhammer, is pleased to announce that for the 52
weeks ending 1 June 2025, we estimate the Group's core revenue to be not less
than £560 million (2023/24: £494.7 million) and licensing revenue of c.£50
million (2023/24: £31.0 million). Core operating profit is estimated at not
less than £210 million (2023/24: £174.8 million) and licensing operating
profit of c.£45 million (2023/24: £27.0 million). The Group's profit before
taxation ("PBT") is estimated to be not less than £255 million (2023/24:
£203.0 million).

 

Licensing revenue in the period is at a record level and we are not expecting
this to be repeated in 2025/26. Licensing remains a significant area of focus.

 

As in the prior year, in recognition of our staff's contribution to these
results, and included in arriving at the PBT estimate above, we will have paid
during the year Group Profit Share cash payments amounting to c.£20 million
(2023/24: £18 million).  These are paid in cash on an equal basis to each
member of staff. Dividends declared and paid in the year were £171.4 million,
520p per share (2023/24: £138.3 million, 420p per share).

 

We intend to publish our 2025 Annual Report for the 52 weeks ended 1 June 2025
on the 29th July 2025.

 

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 Games Workshop Group PLC
 Kevin Rountree, CEO                                                                             investorrelations@gwplc.com
 Liz Harrison, Group FD

 Investor relations website                                                http://investor.games-workshop.com
 General website                                                           www.warhammer.com

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Abuse Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 (including as it forms part of the laws of
England and Wales by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
("MAR"). Upon the publication of this announcement, such information will no
longer constitute inside information. Ross Matthews, the Company's General
Counsel and Company Secretary, is the person responsible for making the
notification for the purposes of Article 17 of MAR.

 

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