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Character Group Continues Buyback, Cuts Voting Share Count to 17.6 Million

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  • Character Group repurchased 9,000 shares at 237p under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • Cancellation of these shares reduces free float to 17.65 million, refining voting rights and capital structure.
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Character Group Continues Buyback, Cuts Voting Share Count to 17.6 Million

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Character ( (GB:CCT) ) has issued an update.

The Character Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme by repurchasing 9,000 ordinary shares at 237 pence each on 13 January 2026 through Panmure Liberum, its broker. These repurchased shares have been cancelled, leaving the company with 1,983,059 shares held in treasury and 17,647,849 shares in issue, which now represents the total voting rights for shareholders’ disclosure calculations under FCA rules; the transaction underscores the company’s ongoing capital management strategy and may marginally enhance earnings per share and shareholder value by reducing the free float.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CCT) stock is a Hold with a £244.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Character stock, see the GB:CCT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CCT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CCT is a Neutral.

The overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including declining revenue and profitability, and weak cash flow generation. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, with the stock trading below key moving averages. Despite a high dividend yield, the negative P/E ratio highlights profitability concerns, making the stock less attractive to growth-focused investors.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:CCT stock, click here.

More about Character

The Character Group plc is a UK-listed company whose shares trade on AIM. While the specific release does not describe its underlying business activities, it operates within the public equity markets and manages its capital structure through share buyback programmes and treasury share holdings.

Average Trading Volume: 14,730

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £41.85M

See more data about CCT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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