The Board of The Character Group plc remained committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy. The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 8.0 pence per share (HY 2022: 7.0 pence; final dividend 2022: 10.0 pence). Although this is not supported by earnings cover(HY 2022 3.6 times), it reflects the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects for a second half recovery and performance beyond the current financial year.

The interim dividend will be paid on 28 July 2023 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 14 July 2023. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 13 July 2023.