Games Workshop Group PLC reported significant growth for the six months to November 29, 2020, with revenue increasing to £186.8m from £148.4m in the prior year, and operating profit rising to £92.0m from £59.2m.
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Profit before taxation for the period reached £91.6m, up from £58.6m, and basic earnings per share grew to 226.1p compared to 145.9p in the previous year.
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Sales growth was strong across all channels, with trade sales up 33%, online sales up 87%, and retail sales broadly following government lockdown rules, contributing to a 26% overall sales increase.
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The company achieved a 75% gross margin, a 6% increase, driven by higher volumes, and maintained a controlled cost-to-sales ratio of 28% (excluding group profit share and discretionary bonus), down from 36% in 2019.
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Manufacturing output increased by 30% compared to the same period last year, with the new Warhammer 40,000 launch breaking production volume records, and the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new factory nearing completion and securing additional land.
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North America was a particularly strong performing territory due to increased investment, and the company's most successful launch to date was the latest version of Warhammer 40,000, including the Indomitus box.
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The company declared £26 million in dividends during the period and generated £100.0m cash from operations, up from £60.4m in the prior year.
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Games Workshop Group PLC reported significant growth for the six months to November 29, 2020, with revenue increasing to £186.8m from £148.4m in the prior year, and operating profit rising to £92.0m from £59.2m.
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Profit before taxation for the period reached £91.6m, up from £58.6m, and basic earnings per share grew to 226.1p compared to 145.9p in the previous year.
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Sales growth was strong across all channels, with trade sales up 33%, online sales up 87%, and retail sales broadly following government lockdown rules, contributing to a 26% overall sales increase.
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The company achieved a 75% gross margin, a 6% increase, driven by higher volumes, and maintained a controlled cost-to-sales ratio of 28% (excluding group profit share and discretionary bonus), down from 36% in 2019.
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Manufacturing output increased by 30% compared to the same period last year, with the new Warhammer 40,000 launch breaking production volume records, and the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new factory nearing completion and securing additional land.
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North America was a particularly strong performing territory due to increased investment, and the company's most successful launch to date was the latest version of Warhammer 40,000, including the Indomitus box.
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The company declared £26 million in dividends during the period and generated £100.0m cash from operations, up from £60.4m in the prior year.