Character Regulatory News (CCT)

1 Jun 2006 07:03

Character Group PLC01 June 2006 Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, BirminghamDate: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Embargoed: 7.00am Prestigious Industry Award for Character Each year, Toys R Us presents awards to suppliers where Toys R Us seniormanagement recognise outstanding levels of service. For the second year in succession, The Character Group plc is pleased toannounce that it has been presented with an award, the "Special ConsistencyAward 2005", by Toys R Us, the UK's leading toy retailer. The new "SpecialConsistency Award 2005" reflects Character's on-going relationship with Toys RUs, following last year's "Supplier of the Year Award 2004". The criteria that Character was judged on by Toys R Us covered the design,quality and the saleability to the consumers of the products on offer, inaddition to the overall service level which includes marketing support, supplyand delivery, as well as delivering a good quality product which has been testedto ensure that it is safe for children to use. Accepting the award on behalf of The Character Group plc, Richard King,Executive Chairman paid tribute to the Character team saying: "Through the team's continued dedication, hard work and loyalty, we have onceagain achieved this industry accolade and I am delighted that we continue tobuild a solid working relationship with Toys R Us. We continue to enhance our position within the toy industry and are pleased withour product line-up in general, and specifically for the current success atretail of our Dr Who products. These factors, combined with negotiations which are reaching conclusion on whatwe believe to be strong additions to our product ranges for 2007, reinforce theBoard's view that progress will be continued for both this and next year." Enquiries:Richard King, Executive Chairman Katie Dale, Senior Account ManagerThe Character Group plc Citigate Dewe RogersonTelephone: 0208 949 5898 Telephone: 0121 455 8370 Mobile: 07770 788 624 Notes to Editors: On-going popular products from The Character Group plc, include: • Dr Who - products based on the new series, including the much awaited Cyberman; • Roboreptile - following on this year from the very successful Roboraptor; • Scooby Doo - where we have a European licence; • Superman Returns - toys based on the new film to be released in July 2006; • Pirates of the Caribbean 2 - a race set and vehicles based on the new film, which is also to be released in July 2006; • Biker Mice From Mars - which will have the debut of its new series on GMTV this August; • Disney Princess - which will be supported by a DVD release featuring the popular character theme Ariel in October 2006; • Carol Vorderman - further Sudoku products endorsed under licence; • Peppa Pig - as seen on both Nick Junior and Channel 5. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange