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THE GAME GROUP PLC - Interim results for the 6 months ended 31st July 2002

03/10/2002

Highlights

  • Turnover up 50% to £214.7m (2001: £143.1m) including like for like sales increase of 28.7%.
  • Half year profit, before goodwill amortisation, of £3.1m compared with the loss last year of £1.9m.
  • Interim dividend increased by 12.5% to 0.45p (0.40p).
  • Second half like for like growth continues to be strong at 6% in the first 9 weeks to 28 September.
  • Re-brand process nearing completion.
  • Industry prospects outstanding with three major manufacturers promoting demand for new formats.

Peter Lewis, Chairman said:-

“This is only the third time in our history that we have made a profit in the “low season”. It augurs well for what promises to be a record Christmas”.

For further information please contact:

John Steinbrecher, Chief Executive
Martin Long, Deputy Chief Executive
THE GAME GROUP Tel: 01344 464040

Ben Foster, Charlie Armitstead, Nic Bennett
Financial Dynamics Tel: 020 7831 3113

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