The Character Group plc to declare interim dividend of 9.0 pence per share, an increase of 28.6% against 7.0 pence paid in 2016. This interim dividend, which is covered 2.8 times by earnings, will be paid on 28 July 2017 to shareholders on the Register as at the close of business on 7 July 2017. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 6 July 2017.