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The Character Group Trading update summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Trading update summary16 Jan, 2026

Trading performance

  • Like-for-like sales in the four months leading up to Christmas 2025 were approximately 11% lower than the same period in 2024.

  • First half sales to 28 February 2026 are expected to be lower than the previous year, but second half sales are projected to improve, resulting in full-year revenue in line with last year.

  • Group profits before tax and highlighted items are projected to more than double for the 2026 financial year, despite flat turnover.

Product and market initiatives

  • New product launches and brand extensions will be showcased at upcoming international Toy Fairs in London and Nuremberg.

  • Sales teams in the UK, Scandinavia, and internationally are preparing for these key industry events.

Financial position and corporate actions

  • Maintains a strong balance sheet, healthy net cash position, and substantial unused working capital facilities.

  • Completed a share buyback programme, acquiring 1,126,549 shares for £2,964,105.

  • Half-year report for the six months ending February 2026 is scheduled for release in May 2026.

Explain product mix impact on profit doubling
What new products launch at upcoming Toy Fairs?
Post-buyback capital allocation strategy?
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