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Character
(LSE:CCT)
Character (CCT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Character Business Overview & Revenue Model
Character Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 123.42M | 122.59M | 176.40M | 140.00M | 108.87M |
| Gross Profit | 32.75M | 32.79M | 41.37M | 40.44M | 30.16M |
| EBITDA | 9.23M | 8.60M | 14.32M | 18.15M | 7.05M |
| Net Income | 4.95M | 3.50M | 9.39M | 12.16M | 3.15M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 74.14M | 71.33M | 93.02M | 86.92M | 68.83M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.60M | 10.89M | 26.65M | 35.92M | 22.29M |
| Total Debt | 2.31M | 2.03M | 7.85M | 1.50M | 5.26M |
| Total Liabilities | 35.51M | 31.96M | 54.12M | 42.07M | 34.79M |
| Stockholders Equity | 38.63M | 39.37M | 38.90M | 44.85M | 34.39M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 9.78M | -7.13M | 107.00K | 16.73M | 15.27M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 12.02M | -2.97M | 3.62M | 25.48M | 17.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.22M | -4.00M | -3.29M | -6.23M | -2.29M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -6.16M | -3.92M | -17.16M | -2.53M | -2.66M |
Character Technical Analysis
Character Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | £5.14B | 26.46 | 73.69% | 3.62% | 17.46% | 29.67% | |
67 Neutral | £54.95M | 10.34 | 14.34% | 4.59% | -2.86% | 4.50% | |
61 Neutral | $17.60B | 14.14 | -5.40% | 3.04% | 1.49% | -15.29% | |
61 Neutral | £95.26M | 47.48 | 1.70% | 4.22% | -3.88% | -83.28% | |
50 Neutral | £72.75M | ― | -93.27% | 5.41% | 6.55% | -1914.81% | |
49 Neutral | £67.35M | ― | -410.43% | ― | -21.23% | 16.09% | |
43 Neutral | £57.17M | 4.82 | -32.04% | ― | -10.23% | -380.77% |
Character Corporate Events
Character Group PLC announced share transactions involving its directors, with Jon Diver transferring 150,000 shares to each of his two sons and Joe Kissane transferring 263,519 shares to his wife, all for nil consideration. These transactions, which do not alter the overall shareholding percentages of the directors, reflect internal family arrangements and are in accordance with market regulations, maintaining transparency in the company’s operations.
The Character Group plc has granted options over 320,000 ordinary shares to certain employees, including executive directors Jerry Healy and Hamun Shah. This move is part of the company’s 2017 Share Option Plan, with options exercisable from July 2028. The grants aim to align management interests with shareholder value, potentially impacting the company’s market positioning and stakeholder confidence.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toy and games industry, has executed a share buyback transaction as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. On July 1, 2025, Character purchased 6,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 271.5 pence per share, which have since been cancelled. This transaction reduces the company’s total shares in issue to 18,054,899, impacting the total voting rights and potentially affecting shareholder interests in line with FCA’s regulations.
Character Group plc announced a share transaction involving its Group Marketing Director, Jerry Healy, who transferred 12,000 ordinary shares to his wife, Kathleen Ann Healy, without any financial consideration. This transaction did not alter Mr. Healy’s overall shareholding in the company, which remains at 64,817 shares, representing approximately 0.36% of the company’s issued voting share capital. This internal share transfer is in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation and does not impact the company’s operations or market positioning.
Character Group PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 10,000 of its own ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This transaction, conducted through Panmure Liberum, is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. Following this buyback, the total voting rights in the company will be 18,060,899, which shareholders can use for calculating their interests under FCA’s rules.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toy and games industry, has executed a share buyback transaction as part of its previously announced buyback programme. On June 5, 2025, Character purchased 22,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 244 pence each, which have been subsequently cancelled. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue to 18,070,899, impacting the voting rights and shareholding calculations for stakeholders.
Character Group PLC announced the repurchase of 22,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This transaction, executed at a consistent price of 240 pence per share, reflects the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value. The repurchased shares have been cancelled, adjusting the total voting rights to 18,092,899, which stakeholders can use to assess their shareholding interests under regulatory guidelines.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toys and games industry, has announced the repurchase of 19,600 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This transaction, conducted through Panmure Liberum Limited, was executed at a consistent price of 239 pence per share, and the repurchased shares have been cancelled. Following this buyback, the company now holds 1,983,059 shares in treasury, with 18,114,899 shares remaining in issue. This move is part of Character’s strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Character Group PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 8,500 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging from 232 to 243 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This transaction reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and reflecting the company’s confidence in its financial health, which may positively impact shareholder value.
Character Group PLC has announced an extension and increase to its share buyback program, initially set at £2.0 million, now expanded by an additional £1.0 million to a total of £3.0 million. The program’s expiry date has been extended to 15 January 2026, and it will be terminated if any party acquires 29% or more of the company’s voting rights to avoid triggering a mandatory offer under the Takeover Code. This strategic move aims to reduce the company’s share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toy industry, announced a transaction involving the repurchase of 4,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 246 pence each as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This move, executed through Panmure Liberum Limited, results in the cancellation of these shares and adjusts the total voting rights to 18,142,999, which shareholders can use for regulatory calculations. The buyback reflects the company’s strategic financial management and potentially impacts shareholder value and market perception.
Character Group PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 10,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 244 pence each. This transaction is part of the company’s ongoing share buyback programme, initially announced in October 2024. The repurchased shares have been cancelled, resulting in a total of 18,146,999 shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This move is likely aimed at consolidating the company’s share capital and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Character Group PLC announced the repurchase of 12,500 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The shares were bought at a price of 244 pence each and have been subsequently cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 18,156,999. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and manage its capital structure effectively.
The Character Group plc, a company involved in the toy industry, announced a transaction in its own shares as part of a share buyback programme. On 23 May 2025, the company repurchased 19,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 240.5789 pence per share from Panmure Liberum Limited. These shares have been cancelled, leaving the company with 18,169,499 shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This transaction is part of an ongoing effort to manage the company’s capital structure and enhance shareholder value.
Character Group PLC announced the repurchase of 10,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 240 pence each as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This transaction, executed through Panmure Liberum, results in the cancellation of the repurchased shares, adjusting the total voting rights to 18,188,499. This move is part of Character’s strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value.
Character Group PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 18,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 240 pence each. This transaction is part of the company’s ongoing share buyback program initiated in October 2024. The repurchased shares have been cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 18,198,499, which will affect shareholder voting rights calculations. This move is likely aimed at consolidating shareholder value and optimizing the company’s capital structure.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toy and games industry, has executed a share buyback as part of its previously announced programme. On May 19, 2025, the company repurchased 17,000 ordinary shares at a price of 242.5 pence each, which have been subsequently cancelled. This action reduces the total number of shares in issue to 18,216,499, affecting the total voting rights and potentially impacting shareholder calculations under regulatory guidelines.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the toy and games industry, announced a transaction involving the repurchase of 10,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This move, executed through Panmure Liberum Limited, reflects the company’s strategy to manage its share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value. The repurchased shares have been cancelled, adjusting the total voting rights to 18,233,499, which stakeholders can use for regulatory calculations.
Character Group PLC, a company involved in the production and distribution of toys and games, announced a correction to its previously released half-year financial results. The correction pertains to the ex-dividend date for its interim dividend of 3.0p per share, which will now be marked on 10 July 2025 instead of the initially stated 24 July 2025. This adjustment ensures shareholders are accurately informed about the dividend schedule, with the payment date remaining unchanged at 25 July 2025.
Character Group PLC reported a decrease in revenue for the first half of 2025, down to £53.0m from £57.6m in the same period in 2024. Despite this, the company maintained its pre-tax profits at £2.1m, thanks to improved gross margins and effective cash flow management. The company has no long-term debt and increased its cash reserves to £16m. However, due to current uncertainties, the board declared a reduced interim dividend of 3.0p per share. The company also continues its share buyback program and plans to extend it if the target is not met by the end of May 2025. The management’s strategic market insights and product portfolio have helped sustain profitability amid challenging trading conditions.
Character Group PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 7,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 257 pence each, as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This transaction reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares, and reflects the company’s strategy to optimize its capital structure, which may positively impact shareholder value.