Key Developments: Character Group PLC (CCT.L)
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18 Jun 2013
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Latest Key Developments (Source: Significant Developments)
Character Group plc Comments On FY 2013 Guidance
Character Group plc announced that for fiscal 2013, it expects that forecasted sales, both internationally and domestically, will underpin the Group achieving current market expectations. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report revenue of GBP66.85 million for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Character Group plc Announces Final Dividend
Character Group plc announced that the Board is recommending an increased final dividend of 3.3 pence per ordinary share (2011: 3.0p); this, together with the interim dividend paid in July 2012 of 3.3 pence per ordinary share, would make a total for the year of 6.6 pence (2011: 6.0p). Subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 29 January 2013, the final dividend of 3.3 pence (2011: 3.0p) will be paid on February 1, 2013 to shareholders on the Register as at January 18, 2013. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on January 16, 2013. Full Article
Character Group plc Increases Interim Dividend
Character Group plc announced that it is increasing the interim dividend by 10% to GBP0.033 per share (2011: GBP0.3.00 pence). This will be paid on July 27, 2012 to shareholders on the Register as at the close of business on July 6, 2012. Full Article
Character Group plc Secures Bin Weevils Master Toy Licence
Character Group plc announce that its principal trading subsidiary, Character Options Limited, has won a multi-year toy partnership with Bin Weevils Limited (Bin Weevils) to develop and market under license a full range of toys which will include collectable figurines, plush and playsets. The first products in the range will be available at retail in the Autumn. Full Article
Character Group plc Recommends Final Dividend
Character Group plc announced that the Directors are recommending a final dividend of GBP0.03 per ordinary share (2010: GBP0.02); this, together with the interim dividend paid in July 2011 of GBP0.03 per ordinary share makes a total for the year of GBP0.06 (2010:GBP0.04). Subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on January 18, 2012, the final dividend will be paid on January 27, 2012 to shareholders on the Register as at January 6, 2012. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on January 4, 2012. Full Article
Character Group plc Announces Completes Sale Of Property
Character Group plc announced that the Company has completed the sale of its office building in Teddington which became surplus to its current requirements when it was able to purchase the freehold of its New Malden head office premises as announced on 19 May 2011. The original purchase of the Teddington property was made by Downpace Limited, a non-trading wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The sale of the property was effected by the sale of Downpace Limited whose sole asset was the premises. As there were no specific facilities utilised to make the purchase of the Teddington property, the entire proceeds attributable to the transaction of approximately £1 million, which equates to the total costs of the purchase, have been returned to Group funds. Full Article
Character Group plc Completes Purchase Of Property
Character Group plc announced that as indicated in the Company's Interim Results announced in April 2011, the Company has, via one of its subsidiaries, purchased the freehold interest in Vernon Mill, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire (Property) for GBP1.7 million paid in cash. Completion took place on July 22, 2011. An additional payment will be made to the seller if the Property is sold with the benefit of planning permission within 15 years of completion and the price achieved exceeds GBP2.2 million plus various associated costs incurred by the Company. The Board believes that the acquisition of the 325,000 sq ft Property secures the opportunity for expansion of the Company's principal trading operation without disruption or relocation. The Board believes that the purchase of this Property, which occupies a 5.5 acre site, represents a sound investment for the Company. Full Article
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