5 May 2010 07:00
Games Workshop Group PLC
("Games Workshop" or the "Group")
TRADING STATEMENT
For immediate release 5 May 2010
Games Workshop announces that pre-tax profits in respect of the year ending 30 May 2010 are likely to be ahead of current expectations.
The Group's performance in the second half of the year to date has been somewhat better than the Board's expectations, with regard in particular to the gross margin and the continuing firm control of costs.
The Board expects to announce the Group's final results for the year ending 30 May 2010 in late July 2010.
For further information please contact:
Games Workshop Group PLC
In the UK:
Mark Wells, Chief Executive Officer (0115 900 4003)
Kevin Rountree, Chief Financial Officer (0115 900 4003)
In the USA:
Tom Kirby, Executive Chairman (+1 410 590 1400)
KBC Peel Hunt Limited (020 7418 8900)
Simon Hayes
Dan Webster
Oliver Stratton
Rawlings Financial PR Limited (01653 618 016)
Catriona Valentine
Games Workshop (GAW)