The Character Group plc Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2018
April 25, 2018 at 02:00 am EDT
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The Character Group plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 28, 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue of £50,493,000 against £61,542,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £4,577,000 against £7,203,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £4,523,000 against £7,078,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £434,000 against £5,340,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 16.64 pence against 26.55 pence a year ago. EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) was £1,953,000 against £7,873,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £6,197,000 against £15,698,000 a year ago. Payments for intangible assets were £802,000 against £613,000 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was £147,000 against £160,000 a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 16.64 pence against 26.55 pence a year ago.
The Character Group plc is a United Kingdom-based independent toy company. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a range of toys, games and playthings. Its product ranges focus on key areas within the toy sector, which include pre-school, boys, girls and activity and crafts. It has also developed and produced a range of wooden toys, vehicles and accessories. The Company's product brands include Aphmau, Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom, Bluey, ChillFactor, Cra-Z-Slimy, Doctor Who, Fireman Sam, Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, Jiggly Pets, LankyBox, Mash'ems, Millie & Friends Mouse in the House, Peppa Pig, Shimmer N Sparkle, Spy Ninjas, Stay Active, Stretch Toys, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teletubbies and Weebles. It operates in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and the Far East. It also partners with other overseas-based toy producers, either to market and distribute their products in the United Kingdom or to collaborate to jointly-develop and distribute toy products and ranges worldwide.