Games Workshop Group PLC reported record sales and profit for the six months ending December 1, 2019, with revenue increasing by 19% to £148.4 million (16% at constant currency) and operating profit rising to £59.2 million from £40.8 million in the prior year.
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Profit before taxation increased by £17.8 million to £58.6 million, and basic earnings per share grew to 145.9p from 101.3p.
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Licensing income (royalties receivable) significantly increased by £5.2 million to £10.7 million, including £6.2 million from new license contracts, compared to £1.6 million in the previous year.
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Sales growth was observed across all channels: Trade (£76.1 million), Retail (£45.3 million), and Online (£24.2 million).
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The company declared dividends of 100p per share during the period, including a new dividend of 45 pence per share, and invested £5.7 million in capital projects.
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Games Workshop views management as its greatest risk, emphasizing the importance of having the right people in the right jobs and preventing egos or private agendas from influencing decisions.
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The adoption of IFRS 16 'Leases' in June 2019 resulted in additional interest of £0.6 million and depreciation of £4.6 million, partially offset by a £4.6 million reduction in rental payments.
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Games Workshop Group PLC reported record sales and profit for the six months ending December 1, 2019, with revenue increasing by 19% to £148.4 million (16% at constant currency) and operating profit rising to £59.2 million from £40.8 million in the prior year.
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Profit before taxation increased by £17.8 million to £58.6 million, and basic earnings per share grew to 145.9p from 101.3p.
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Licensing income (royalties receivable) significantly increased by £5.2 million to £10.7 million, including £6.2 million from new license contracts, compared to £1.6 million in the previous year.
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Sales growth was observed across all channels: Trade (£76.1 million), Retail (£45.3 million), and Online (£24.2 million).
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The company declared dividends of 100p per share during the period, including a new dividend of 45 pence per share, and invested £5.7 million in capital projects.
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Games Workshop views management as its greatest risk, emphasizing the importance of having the right people in the right jobs and preventing egos or private agendas from influencing decisions.
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The adoption of IFRS 16 'Leases' in June 2019 resulted in additional interest of £0.6 million and depreciation of £4.6 million, partially offset by a £4.6 million reduction in rental payments.