TOP NEWS: Games Workshop interim profit down but payout grows

(Alliance News) - Games Workshop Group PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in revenue and increased ...

Alliance News 11 January, 2022 | 9:29AM
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(Alliance News) - Games Workshop Group PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in revenue and increased its total interim payout, despite a slip in profit.

The Nottingham, England-based company reported pretax profit for the six months that ended November 28 of GBP88.2 million, down 3.7% from GBP91.6 million.

The fantasy wargames maker and retailer explained this was due to foreign exchange movements and increased costs, such as special payments to staff.

Nonetheless, net core business profit was broadly in line with last year's record performance, the company said.

Revenue of the Warhammer game maker grew 2.5% to GBP191.5 million from GBP186.8 million a year before.

This growth can be put down to an increase in the net number of trade outlets by around 500 to 5,900, which helped to drive sales forward in this channel.

Furthermore, a large number of independent retailers are now selling the company's products online, giving consumers more choice than ever about where to buy, the company added.

Games Workshop declared a dividend of 65 pence, taking the total payout so far to 165p, up from 140p paid in financial 2021. The company said it has not plans for share buybacks nor for acquisitions.

The firm said trading in line with expectations but cautioned about the uncertainty caused by Covid-19.

Nevertheless, Games Workshop affirmed that it was on the "front foot" and confident in its ability to deliver its strategy.

"Our commitment to focus on real cash returns and return on capital continues to deliver honest and consistent returns to our owners. We will continue to try our best. In the period reported, we have delivered just that," Chief Executive Kevin Rountree said.

"We have proven once again that the Warhammer hobby creates exciting experiences and allows people around the world to come together and have some fun. We continue to focus on making the best miniatures in the world and to document and deliver an exciting operational plan."

Shares were down 2.9% at 9,470.00 pence each on Tuesday morning in London.

By Abby Amoakuh; abbyamoakuh@alliancenews.com

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