21st Sep 2005 11:18
Character Group PLC21 September 2005 Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, BirminghamDate: Wednesday, 21 September 2005 Immediate Release The Character Group plc Statement re: Share Price Movement The Board of The Character Group plc has noted the recent rise in the shareprice. Although the Board is not aware of any single new factor, it believes thatrecent trade press coverage regarding the release of several new productsincluding Doctor Who, Roboraptor and Electronic Sudoku has been very positiveabout the prospects for sales of these ranges in the all important run up toChristmas. In addition, the first deliveries of 12inch soft bodied talking dolls of thecharacters from Little Britain have just been made to certain Clintons Giftshops with first indications more than meeting our expectations. The range ofLittle Britain merchandise will be imminently increased by the addition oftalking mugs, glassware, 3D and talking key-rings. The Group's profile has been heightened amongst the investment community as aresult of these new product ranges and their possible affect on earnings in thecurrent financial year ending 31 August 2006. Whilst the Board is encouraged by the acceptance by the trade of our new productrange introductions, as well as early consumer demand for our product ranges,both old and new, it is far too early to predict their impact on the Group'soverall performance in this new financial year. Enquiries:Richard King, Chairman Fiona Tooley, DirectorKiran Shah, Group Finance Director Katie Dale, Senior Account ManagerThe Character Group plc Citigate Dewe RogersonTel: +44 (0) 20 8949 5898 Tel: +44 (0) 121 455 8370Mobile: +44 (0) 7836 250150 (RK) Mobile: +44 (0) 7785 703523 (FMT)Mobile: +44 (0) 7956 278522 (KS) Mobile: +44 (0) 7770 788 624 (KD)www.thecharacter.com---------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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