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Games Workshop achieved record financial performance for the six months ending December 2, 2018, with revenue increasing 14.3% to £125.2 million and pre-tax profit rising to £40.8 million.
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The trade channel was the primary growth driver, surging 26% to £61.4 million, while the retail segment contributed £42.5 million and online sales remained flat.
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Basic earnings per share reached 100.8p, enabling the company to distribute £21.0 million in dividends to shareholders at 65 pence per share.
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Operational cash flow decreased to £36.0 million as the company increased investment in working capital and inventory, with net inventory provisions more than doubling to £3.4 million.
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The company is investing nearly £3 million in infrastructure projects, including a new Nottingham factory and a UK-wide ERP system, to address supply chain capacity constraints.
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Engagement with the Warhammer Community platform grew by 30% during the period, supporting the company's strategy to capitalize on global demand for its core hobby products.