The Character Group plc Board is declaring an interim dividend of 4.0p per share (HY 2025: 3.0p; final dividend 2025: 3.0p). The dividend is covered approximately 2.76 times, based on the underlying basic earnings per share before highlighted items.
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.
Other financial highlights include:
Ø 15% increase in Profit before tax and highlighted item to £2.4m
Ø Full year results expected to be significantly ahead of current market expectations
Ø Gross Profit margin up from 29.3% in HY25 to 31.7%
Ø Underlying Earnings per share up 29% at 11.06p
Ø Strong balance sheet and cash generation and no long-term debt
Ø Letting of surplus property will further reduce overheads
Ø Expect the benefit of the cost management measures to continue in the second half and beyond
