8 Apr 2011 07:00

Games Workshop Group PLC
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IMS, TRADING UPDATE AND DIVIDEND
For the period 29 November 2010 to 3 April 2011
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For immediate release 8 April 2011
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Games Workshop Group PLC today issues the following interim management statement for the period 29 November 2010 to 3 April 2011. In the four months to 3 April 2011 the Group has continued to deliver strong gross margins and cost savings.
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The Group announces that pre-tax profits in respect of the year to 29 May 2011 are likely to be ahead of current market expectations.
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Cash generation remains healthy. As a result, and in line with the Company's dividend policy to distribute to shareholders truly surplus cash (as set out in the Company's 2010 annual report) the board has today declared a dividend of 20p per share. This will be paid on 25 May 2011 for shareholders on the register at 26 April 2011.
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For further information, please contact:
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Games Workshop Group PLC | Â | 0115 900 4003 |
Tom Kirby, chairman | Â | Â |
Mark Wells, chief executive | Â | Â |
Kevin Rountree, chief financial officer | Â | Â |
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Investor relations website | http://investor.games-workshop.com | |
General website | www.games-workshop.com | |
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The half-yearly report for the six months to 28 November 2010 and all other recent announcements may be viewed at the investor relations website at the address above.