Character Share Discussion Threads

[orange1] 20/9/2016 18:41

I don't know if they have to be that quick. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I wonder if they put out their announcement and made their purchase after worried shareholders contacted them to ask them how their plans to enhance shareholder value were progressing.

[gdjs100] 20/9/2016 18:36

If they did, then would they not have issued an RNS after the close stating so?

[gdjs100] 20/9/2016 17:13

That's how I read it - but why not then just buy back 25% of the ADV, i.e. do as much as they can? Strange statement.

[orange1] 20/9/2016 15:58

Is the company trying to say in today´s announcement ( that it would like to buy back more shares but is hamstrung by the rule that it cannot on any one trading day buy more than 25% of the average daily volume?

[r1singson] 19/9/2016 15:28

I sold out of this stock some time ago but interested observer. The results just didn't seem satisfactory to me and the managements commentary I found really quite unhelpful. As I suspected it's not really going anywhere although the results never seem to be that bad. Strange share and a bit disappointing.

[orange1] 16/9/2016 20:29

Teletubbies licensees Licensees are reporting strong sell through on the first wave of products, some ahead of expectations as DHX Media appoints new broadcasters for Teletubbies.



‘Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining global momentum,’ says DHX Media’s Dana Landry.

DHX Media has bolstered its offering for Teletubbies with the addition of seven new broadcast deals.

New broadcast licensees include SRC (Canada), POP TV (Slovenia), TV3 (Ireland), HRT (Croatia), Medialaan (Belgium), MTG (Lithuania), and NRK (Norway, for Sami language).

“As the flagship series in DHX Media’s strategy to build global brands, Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining global momentum,” said Dana Landry, CEO of DHX Media.

“Children love the new show and the consumer products built off the brand. Licensees are reporting strong sell through on the first wave of products, some ahead of expectations, which bodes well as more categories are set to roll out.

“Both the series and toys are scoring high ratings in the UK, while the show is off to a positive start in the US and international broadcasters continue to come on board. We expect to continue making tremendous strides with the brand in fiscal 2017 and beyond.”

The new deals take the total number of broadcasters to 23 for the pre-school show, while DHX Media has signed more than 85 merchandising and licensing deals for Teletubbies to date.

[coppertrader] 15/9/2016 17:54

Character Group plc (LON:CCT)'s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Panmure Gordon in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday. They presently have a GBX 635 ($8.46) price target on the stock. Panmure Gordon's target price would indicate a potential upside of 33.68% from the company's current price.

[carcosa] 15/9/2016 06:14

Updated note from Allenby: hxxp://allenbycapital.com/research/research-char_15_3723852609.pdf Maintaining 700p price target.

[h1a3] 15/9/2016 00:10

A reasonable article in tomorrow's Daily Mail re CCT and Twozies.

[orange1] 14/9/2016 10:22

So who are Twozies?

This was published back in June:

Twozies is a line of little babies and pets who do everything together. Presented in shadow boxes that can be stacked or mounted, each character is collectable in its own way, but can be pairing to its matching friend.

"Collectables are really driving the dolls category at present," said Jerry Healy, marketing director of Character Options.

"Finding your perfect match, plus the celebration of friendship and the realisation that everything is better when done together, is at the core of Twozies brand DNA and is the unique point of difference from anything else in the market and will get kids hooked.

"We are delighted therefore to be launching Twozies; we believe it has a winning formula.”

Series one of Twozies will launch with over 140 characters to collect find and match, plus play-sets displayed in a large shadow box will also be available.

Twozies will launch in late August with a huge marketing drive, details of which will be announced in coming weeks.

[tintin82] 14/9/2016 09:16

'All our major product ranges have performed well.' That's teletubbies

[carcosa] 14/9/2016 07:44

No mention of Teletubbies? Strange.

[campbed] 14/9/2016 07:17

In-line trading update for the year ending 31Aug. Nothing about USD hedges.

[h1a3] 09/9/2016 21:41

Orange 1: Thanks for update. I am surprised that there is no mention of CCT as an UK partner. Current deterioration of share price is rather concerning. I am long term investor but I am now a little worried that the price is slowly sliding downwards. When can we expect a trading update. I was told by CCT that it would be early September. Hopefully it is the MMs playing silly b.....s.

[mcartdon] 09/9/2016 21:01

nobody knows. but no info leads to a drop.

[coppertrader] 09/9/2016 18:48

Is everyone selling out expecting poor results or are mm's collecting stock?

[davr0s] 07/9/2016 15:45

Having broken out a few months ago, it then failed and on trying to get back through the same level and despite general market rise it failed to hold 500. Fundamentals looking good but the big boys don't seem to be interested and that is what ultimately drives the price and I am trying to be a bit more ruthless with weak chart stocks these days

[imranawan] 07/9/2016 13:44

What were your reasons for selling out Davr0s? Purely based on the chart?

[davr0s] 06/9/2016 18:40

Sold out today - couldn't hold 500p

[mcartdon] 04/9/2016 21:42

must be due some update soon ? wednesday?. about time for some guidance on the future and how things are going.

[h1a3] 23/8/2016 14:18

Good update about Telebubbies, thanks, and I hope it is reflected in the update in early September.
Looks like CCT may be buying back more shares.

[orange1] 22/8/2016 12:54

Teletubbies doing well according to this press release dated 11 August 2016 from DHX Brands to announce their presence at Brand Licensing Europe on 11 October in London:

Originally created in 1997, Teletubbies relaunched with new CG animation elements on CBeebies in the U.K. in 2015, with season one currently airing on top broadcasters around the world including Nick Jr. (US), Family Jr. (Canada) and ABC (Australia), with a 60-episode second season in production. As of May 2016, the series is the UK’s number one new preschool property, and airs in over 120 territories and boasting a significant online fan base.

The Teletubbies global licensing program comprises more than 75 top-tier partners so far, including Character Options (award-winning Master Toy line), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and publishing partners Egmont (global, exc. North America and China) and Simon & Schuster (North America).