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Character (#CCT) – 4 months to 31st Dec revenue approx. -42% YoY but argues H2 rebound optimism, hmmm
- 2023-01-20 07:37:49
Previously writing on designer, developer and international distributor of toys, games and giftware Character Group (CCT) just over a year ago with the shares down to 572.5p I concluded I’d look for some stated stabilisation before reconsidering from avoid. So what of a latest trading update?
Designer, developer and international distributor of toys, games and giftware Character Group (CCT) commences a trading update today with that, “The re-opening of the bricks and mortar retail sector following the easing and, subsequently, the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in many of our markets has had a buoyant impact on sales generally”. So why are the shares currently, at 572.5p, more than 17% lower?...
Character Group (CCT) has updated including “we enter the 2020 calendar year with a very strong product portfolio and, although the first half results will be below last year, we anticipate that the group will deliver one of our strongest second half performances to date”. The shares have currently responded to around 330p – circa 13% lower on the day. Fair?...