Declared Dividend • May 14
First half dividend increased to UK£0.04 Dividend of UK£0.04 is 33% higher than last year. Ex-date: 16th July 2026 Payment date: 31st July 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.6%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months. However, the dividend is covered by cash flows (66% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Announcement • May 13
The Character Group plc Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 28 February 2026, Payable on 31 July 2026 The Board of The Character Group plc declared an interim dividend of 4.0 pence per share for the six months ended 28 February 2026 (Half Year 2025: 3.0 pence per share; final dividend 2025: 3.0 pence per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 31 July 2026 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 17 July 2026. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 16 July 2026. New Risk • Apr 30
New minor risk - Insider selling There has been significant insider selling in the company's shares over the past 3 months. Total value of shares sold: UK£60k This is considered a minor risk. There are several reasons why an insider may be selling, including to cover a tax obligation or pay for some other expense. However, we generally consider it a negative if insiders have been selling, especially if they do so below the current price. It implies that they considered a lower price to be reasonable. This is a weak signal, but if there is a pattern of unexplained selling, it can be a sign the insider believes the company's stock is overpriced. Note: We only include open market transactions and private dispositions of directly owned stock by individuals, not by corporations or trusts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 21% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (UK£60k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£42.9m market cap, or US$58.1m). Upcoming Dividend • Jan 08
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.03 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 January 2026. Payment date: 30 January 2026. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.5%). In line with average of industry peers (2.7%). Declared Dividend • Dec 19
Final dividend reduced to UK£0.03 Dividend of UK£0.03 is 73% lower than last year. Ex-date: 15th January 2026 Payment date: 30th January 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.5%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months. However, the dividend is well covered by cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Reported Earnings • Dec 18
Full year 2025 earnings released: UK£0.067 loss per share (vs UK£0.26 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: UK£0.067 loss per share (down from UK£0.26 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£100.5m (down 19% from FY 2024). Net loss: UK£1.24m (down 125% from profit in FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Leisure industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 18% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Dec 17
The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 16, 2026 The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 16, 2026. Location: 1st floor, 86 88 coombe road, new malden, surrey kt3 4qs, United Kingdom New Risk • Dec 02
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended February 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 7.4% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported February 2025 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£47.8m market cap, or US$63.1m). Price Target Changed • Jul 11
Price target increased by 10% to UK£5.06 Up from UK£4.60, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 87% above last closing price of UK£2.70. Stock is down 8.8% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.30 for next year compared to UK£0.26 last year. Board Change • Jul 11
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 5 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. 2 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Jonathan Paul Shearman was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Apr 11
The Character Group plc Withdraws Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending August 31, 2025 The Character Group plc announced that the Board's visibility for forecasting sales to USA (which were c.20% of Group turnover in the last financial year) and its ability to assess the financial implications for the Group have been considerably obscured by these events. Consequently, the effect of the imposition of the trade tariffs will be felt in the second half by the Group and, as a result, the Company is withdrawing the market guidance for the year ending 31 August 2025. Despite this, the Board remains confident that the Group will be profitable for the current financial year as a whole. Announcement • Jan 28
The Character Group plc Announces Group Finance Director Changes, Effective 1 February 2025 The Character Group plc announced the promotion and appointment of Hamun Shahto, age:49 as Group Finance Director. He will take up his formal role and join the Main Board on 1 February 2025. From the same date, Joint Managing Director of the Group Kiran Shah will relinquish his Group Finance Director duties and responsibilities to further concentrate on his executive role as Joint Managing Director of the Company. Hamun (no relation to Kiran Shah) holds a BA (hons) in Accounting and Finance and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1999. He joined Character in March 2024 as Chief Financial Officer and since then, he has had an immediate positive impact on all aspects of the business he has become involved in. Prior to joining the Company, Hamun worked at Prada Group (one of the world's top luxury fashion houses) where, from 2002 he was the UK Financial Controller, then its Group Financial Controller. He was promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer of Church Group (a subsidiary within Prada Group famous for its shoes) in 2009 and subsequently in 2012 he also took up the position as Head of Finance at Prada Retail UK Ltd, reporting respectively to the Church Group Chief Executive Officer and the Prada Group Chief Financial Officer. Current directorships/partnerships: SATRA (a company limited by guarantee).; Satra Technology Centre Limited and Hamsi Services Limited. Previous directorships/partnerships: Church & Co. (Footwear) Limited; Church UK Retail Limited; Church Ireland Retail Limited; Church Denmark ApS; Church Netherlands BV; Church Austria GmbH; Church's English Shoes SA and Church Spain SL. Announcement • Jan 18
The Character Group plc Announces Board Retirements As previously announced, two of The Character Group plc's long serving Directors will be retiring and stepping down from the Board at the AGM: Mike Hyde, who has been with the Group for 20 years, initially as the Managing Director of operations in the Far East and then, from 2011, as a main Board Director; and Clive Crouch, who joined the Board in 2016 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The Company has begun a search to appoint a non-executive director, and shareholders will be updated on this appointment in due course. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 09
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.11 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 January 2025. Payment date: 31 January 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 7.0%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.5%). Declared Dividend • Dec 20
Final dividend of UK£0.11 announced Dividend of UK£0.11 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 16th January 2025 Payment date: 31st January 2025 Dividend yield will be 6.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (73% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (36% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to remain steady over the next year, which should provide adequate earnings cover for the dividend. Announcement • Dec 19
The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 17, 2025 The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 17, 2025. Location: 1st floor, 86 88 coombe road, surrey kt3 4qs, new malden United Kingdom Announcement • Dec 18
the Character Group plc Recommends Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 August 2024, Payable on 31 January 2025 The directors of The Character Group plc recommend a final dividend for the year ended 31 August 2024 of 11.00 pence per share (2023: 11.00 pence) amounting to £2,057,841 (2023: £2,130,235). If approved by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 31 January 2025 to shareholders on the register on 17 January 2025. Reported Earnings • Dec 18
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.26 (vs UK£0.18 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.26 (up from UK£0.18 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£123.4m (flat on FY 2023). Net income: UK£4.95m (up 42% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from 2.9% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 24% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Nov 25
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended February 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 9.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported February 2024 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£52.1m market cap, or US$65.3m). Upcoming Dividend • Jul 05
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.08 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 July 2024. Payment date: 26 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 67% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.4%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.5%). Declared Dividend • May 12
First half dividend of UK£0.08 announced Dividend of UK£0.08 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 11th July 2024 Payment date: 26th July 2024 Dividend yield will be 6.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (67% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (56% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to decline by 25% to shift the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, which is more than the 14% EPS decline seen over the last 5 years. Announcement • May 10
The Character Group plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 26 July 2024 The Directors of The Character Group plc declared an interim dividend of 8.0 pence per share (Half year 2023: 8.0 pence; final dividend 2023: 11.0 pence). The interim dividend will be paid on 26 July 2024 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 12 July 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 11 July 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 27
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.4% to UK£2.74. The fair value is estimated to be UK£2.26, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 8.0%. Reported Earnings • Dec 13
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.18 (vs UK£0.46 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.18 (down from UK£0.46 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£122.6m (down 31% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£3.50m (down 63% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 5.3% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year. New Risk • Nov 27
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended February 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 0.3% per year over the past 5 years. High level of non-cash earnings (61% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported February 2023 fiscal period end). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.7% net profit margin). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (UK£323k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£49.0m market cap, or US$61.8m). Announcement • Oct 05
the Character Group plc Provides Financial Guidance for the Financial Year Ended 31 August 2023 The Character Group plc provided financial guidance for the financial year ended 31 August 2023. The company reported the business has performed more strongly in the second half and the Group expects to report full year underlying profitability in line with current market expectations. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 06
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.08 per share at 5.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 July 2023. Payment date: 28 July 2023. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 90% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 5.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%). Announcement • May 12
the Character Group plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 28 July, 2023 The Board of The Character Group plc remained committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy. The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 8.0 pence per share (HY 2022: 7.0 pence; final dividend 2022: 10.0 pence). Although this is not supported by earnings cover(HY 2022 3.6 times), it reflects the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects for a second half recovery and performance beyond the current financial year. The interim dividend will be paid on 28 July 2023 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 14 July 2023. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 13 July 2023. Reported Earnings • May 12
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.008 loss per share (vs UK£0.25 profit in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.008 loss per share (down from UK£0.25 profit in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£57.9m (down 36% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£164.0k (down 103% from profit in 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 11
The Character Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 The Character Group plc provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. The Board is, accordingly, confident of the prospects for the second half and continues to expect that Character's profitability for FY2023 will be in line with current market expectation. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 05
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 January 2023. Payment date: 27 January 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Dec 22
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.46 (down from UK£0.57 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£176.4m (up 26% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£9.39m (down 23% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 8.7% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 5.3%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to UK£6.03 Down from UK£6.95, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 63% above last closing price of UK£3.70. Stock is down 31% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.43 for next year compared to UK£0.57 last year. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Jonathan Paul Shearman was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 07
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to UK£4.20, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Leisure industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£2.90 per share. Price Target Changed • Oct 04
Price target decreased to UK£6.03 Down from UK£6.63, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 35% above last closing price of UK£4.45. Stock is down 13% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.43 for next year compared to UK£0.57 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 07
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.07 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 July 2022. Payment date: 29 July 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and the cash payout ratio is 76%. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.3%). In line with average of industry peers (2.9%). Announcement • Jul 01
The Character Group plc Announces Directorate Change and New Senior Appointment The Character Group plc announces that it has been informed by Michael Hyde that he will be stepping down from his Executive role as Managing Director of the Group's Far East operations on 31 December 2022 to pursue other challenges. Whilst Michael will be relinquishing his executive duties within the Group, he will remain on the Character Board and become a Non-Executive Director from 1 January 2023. The Company is also pleased to announce that, with effect from 5 July 2022,Anthony Woodwill be joining the Company as General Manager of its Far East Operations. Anthony has a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and has worked in the manufacturing and logistics chain management industry since 2009, including over four years managing manufacturing facilities in China. He is also proficient in Mandarin Chinese, knowledgeable in Chinese business practices and nuances and has the experience and expertise to implement and further develop the Group's strategy in sourcing, product development, Quality Assurance & Quality Control and direct shipping functions. Michael will be working closely with Anthony over the next few months, to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities and understanding of the Group's business. Announcement • Jun 01
The Character Group plc Announces the Appointment of Jonathan Shearman as an Independent, Non-Executive Director and Member of Audit, Remuneration, Nominations and Corporate Governance and Risk Management Committees The Character Group plc announced the appointment of Jonathan Shearman as an independent, non-executive director with immediate effect. He has also been appointed as a member of each of the Company's Audit, Remuneration, Nominations and Corporate Governance and Risk Management Committees. Over a successful 20+ year career Jonathan has gained a wide spectrum of knowledge, experience and capabilities covering leadership, mentoring, M&A and business strategies including financial planning and forecasting, regulatory and compliance, audit and consultancy. Jonathan graduated from Hull University with a BSc degree in Economics & Economic History. He began his City career in 1993 and, for the first 13 years,worked in equity sales with Williams de Broë and KBC Peel Hunt. He moved into investment management in 2006 spending two years with Gartmore Investment Management before joining Altium Group (a Pan European Investment Bank) in 2009 as a strategic consultant until 2012. In 2009 Jonathan joined, Trifast plc (Trifast) as an independent non-executive director and has since been part of the team that has transformed the business into a global industrial fastenings group. In April 2020 he accepted the role as Trifast's Non-Executive Chair. Reported Earnings • May 14
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.25 (vs UK£0.29 in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.25 (down from UK£0.29 in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£90.9m (up 22% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£5.35m (down 13% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 5.9% (down from 8.2% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.5%, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Price Target Changed • May 13
Price target increased to UK£6.95 Up from UK£6.28, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 22% above last closing price of UK£5.70. Stock is down 7.3% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.42 for next year compared to UK£0.57 last year. Announcement • May 12
The Character Group plc Declares an Interim Dividend, Payable on 29 July 2022 The Board of The Character Group plc remains committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy. Reflecting its confidence in the Company's ability to continue to grow profits and generate and develop further sustainable cash flow, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 7.0 pence per share (HY 2021: 6.0 pence; final dividend 2021: 9.0 pence). This interim dividend, which is covered 3.6 times by the earnings before highlighted items (HY 2021: 3.8 times), will be paid on 29 July 2022 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on15 July 2022. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 14 July2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 5 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Carmel Elizabeth Warren was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 07
Group Joint MD & Executive Director recently bought UK£117k worth of stock On the 5th of January, Jonathan Diver bought around 19k shares on-market at roughly UK£6.20 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Jonathan's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 06
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.09 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 January 2022. Payment date: 28 January 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Dec 17
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.57 (up from UK£0.15 in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£140.0m (up 29% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£12.2m (up 285% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 8.7% (up from 2.9% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 3.6%, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 01
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to UK£4.65, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.3x. Average forward P/E is 22x in the Leisure industry in the United Kingdom. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 15
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to UK£5.88, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 26x in the Leisure industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 26% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 08
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.06 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 July 2021. Payment date: 30 July 2021. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.5%). Announcement • Jul 06
The Character Group plc (AIM:CCT) agreed to acquire Chill Factor business and assets of Toys'R'Us Anz Limited (ASX:TOY) for $1.3 million. The Character Group plc (AIM:CCT) agreed to acquire Chill Factor business and assets of Toys'R'Us Anz Limited (ASX:TOY) for AUD 1.7 million on July 2, 2021. The total purchase price of AUD 1.74 million is payable in cash on completion. Net Assets of the Chill Factor business as of January 31, 2021 amounted to AUD 0.09 million. The transaction is expected to complete prior to the end of the financial year on 31 July 2021. As of July 5, 2021, the transaction is expected to complete on July 16, 2021. Atholl Tweedie of Panmure Gordon acted as financial advisor for The Character Group plc Reported Earnings • May 04
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.29 (vs UK£0.086 in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£74.5m (up 44% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£6.15m (up 236% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 3.5% in 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to UK£5.73, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 29x in the Leisure industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 26% over the past three years. Announcement • Apr 29
The Character Group plc Declares an Interim Dividend, Payable on 30 July 2021 The Board of The Character Group plc remains committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy. Reflecting its confidence in the Company's ability to continue to grow profits and generate and develop further sustainable cash flow, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per share (HY 2020: 2.0p; final dividend 2020: 3.0p). This interim dividend, which is covered 3.8 times by the underlying earnings (HY 2020: 4.8 times), will be paid on 30 July 2021 to shareholders on the Register as at the close of business on 16 July 2021. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 15 July 2021. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 20
New 90-day high: UK£4.43 The company is up 18% from its price of UK£3.75 on 20 November 2020. The British market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Leisure industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£17.37 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 04
New 90-day high: UK£4.35 The company is up 23% from its price of UK£3.55 on 06 November 2020. The British market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Leisure industry, which is down 10.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£17.78 per share. Announcement • Jan 31
The Character Group plc Announces Licence Extension The Board of Character reported that, as contemplated in the Group's announcement on 10 December 2020, agreement has been reached and contracts signed with the brand owner, Hasbro, to continue the Group's current Peppa Pig wood products licence through to 31 December 2023 and to significantly extend the product range under that licence. As previously reported, the new toy product categories to be added to this licence include basic plush, eco plush, feature plush, activity toys and a nursery product range. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 12
New 90-day high: UK£4.30 The company is up 31% from its price of UK£3.28 on 14 October 2020. The British market is up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Leisure industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£17.97 per share. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 07
Upcoming Dividend of UK£0.03 Per Share Will be paid on the 29th of January to those who are registered shareholders by the 14th of January. The trailing yield of 1.2% is below the top quartile of British dividend payers (4.6%), but is in line with industry peers (1.3%). Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Dec 25
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 0.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 10%, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the Leisure industry in the United Kingdom. Reported Earnings • Dec 25
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS UK£0.15 The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£108.9m (down 9.6% from FY 2019). Net income: UK£3.15m (down 60% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 6.6% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Dec 12
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS UK£0.15 The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£105.3m (down 13% from FY 2019). Net income: UK£3.15m (down 60% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 6.6% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 12
New 90-day high: UK£4.00 The company is up 18% from its price of UK£3.38 on 11 September 2020. The British market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Leisure industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£18.09 per share. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Dec 12
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 0.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14%, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the Leisure industry in the United Kingdom. Announcement • Dec 11
The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 22, 2021 The Character Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 22, 2021, at 11:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: 2nd Floor,86-88 Coombe Road New Malden, Surrey KT3 4QS London United Kingdom Agenda: To consider and approve final dividend of 2020. Announcement • Nov 28
The Character Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Dec 10, 2020 The Character Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Dec 10, 2020