CHARACTER GROUP

Jon Diver and Kiran Shah, joint managing directors of Character Group, bought shares on 20 May through their personal pension schemes at 276p each. Diver purchased 833 ordinary shares and now holds 986,588 shares (around 5.66%), Shah bought 1,667 shares and afterwards owns 1,933,767 shares (around 11.10%). Both transactions were reported on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. » More on de.investing.com

Two joint managing directors of Character Group rearranged their shareholdings on 3 February 2026 without changing their overall stakes. Jon Diver sold 8,000 ordinary shares at 240.1p and bought the same number through his ISA at 249.9p, leaving his holding at 984,089 ordinary shares (about 5.58%). Kiran Shah sold 17,119 ordinary shares at 239p and repurchased them through his pension plan, his holding remaining at 1,928,766 ordinary shares (around 10.93%). Both transactions took place on AIM of the London Stock Exchange and were reported under the Market Abuse Regulation. » More on de.investing.com

Character Group says in a trading update that revenues in the four months before Christmas 2025 were about 11% below the previous year and that the first half will be weaker. For the 2026 financial year the company expects broadly flat revenues versus 2025 but forecasts more than a doubling of profit before tax and special items thanks to an improved product mix and portfolio expansions. The group highlights a strong balance sheet with a net cash position and undrawn credit lines, has completed its share buyback programme, and expects to publish the half-year report in May 2026. » More on de.investing.com