Games Workshop Group PLC reported a strong financial performance in 2019, with revenue increasing to £256,574,000 from £221,304,000 in 2018, and operating profit rising to £81,199,000 from £74,319,000.
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The company achieved a third consecutive year of record constant currency sales, profit, cash generation, and returns to shareholders, driven by its core business of producing and selling fantasy miniatures.
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Earnings per share grew to 202.9p in 2019 from 184.3p in 2018, and dividends per share declared in the year increased significantly to 155p from 126p.
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Cash generated from operations also saw a healthy increase, reaching £88,776,000 in 2019 compared to £82,332,000 in 2018.
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Despite the positive financial results, the company's return on capital decreased from 120% in 2018 to 100% in 2019, primarily due to an increase in average capital employed.
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The company declared dividends of £50.3 million in 2019, an increase from £40.6 million in 2018, adhering to its principle of returning surplus cash to shareholders.
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Games Workshop Group PLC made significant investments in assets in 2019, totaling £16.2 million, including £7.2 million for production equipment and tooling, and £3.7 million for computer equipment and software.
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Games Workshop Group PLC reported a strong financial performance in 2019, with revenue increasing to £256,574,000 from £221,304,000 in 2018, and operating profit rising to £81,199,000 from £74,319,000.
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The company achieved a third consecutive year of record constant currency sales, profit, cash generation, and returns to shareholders, driven by its core business of producing and selling fantasy miniatures.
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Earnings per share grew to 202.9p in 2019 from 184.3p in 2018, and dividends per share declared in the year increased significantly to 155p from 126p.
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Cash generated from operations also saw a healthy increase, reaching £88,776,000 in 2019 compared to £82,332,000 in 2018.
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Despite the positive financial results, the company's return on capital decreased from 120% in 2018 to 100% in 2019, primarily due to an increase in average capital employed.
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The company declared dividends of £50.3 million in 2019, an increase from £40.6 million in 2018, adhering to its principle of returning surplus cash to shareholders.
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Games Workshop Group PLC made significant investments in assets in 2019, totaling £16.2 million, including £7.2 million for production equipment and tooling, and £3.7 million for computer equipment and software.