The Everplay Group Plc board have declared an interim ordinary dividend of 1.1 pence per share payable on 23 October 2026 to those shareholders on the register as at 25 September 2026. The ex-dividend date is 24 September 2026.
Other Financial Highlights:
Group revenue of £66.9 million, down 8% (H1 2025: £72.4 million), or 5% excluding the impact of the strategic exit from Astragon's low-margin physical distribution activities, reflecting the phasing of major FY 2026 releases into H2.
Back catalogue revenues remained robust, rising modestly to £64.3 million (H1 2025: £63.5 million), with contributions from more than 150 titles, demonstrating the breadth and longevity of the Group's portfolio, underpinning the strong foundations of the Group
Adjusted EBITDA of £9.2 million (H1 2025: £19.2 million), reflecting lower revenues and investment ahead of the major H2 release programme.
Increased investment in the pipeline, with capitalised development expenditure up 14% to £16.4 million (H1 2025 £14.3 million), across 20% more titles than the prior period, of which 65% related to first-party IP (H1 2025: 59%).
Strong balance sheet maintained, with £57.1m of cash and cash equivalents at the period end (H1 2025: £59.5 million), providing capacity to fund organic growth initiatives and selective M&A.
