Games Workshop first half trading in line with expectations

Miniature figures and games manufacturer Games Workshop said its first half trading was largely in line with expectations and with its performances in 2014.

The London-listed company, which sells figurines, scenery, guidebooks and board games around the Warhammer and Hobbit Strategy Battle Game, admitted growth in the six months to 29 November was modest, although the strength of the sterling is expected to have a negative impact on sales, which are forecast to decline slightly in the period.

The group will publish its interim results for the six months to 29 November on 12 January next year.

Games Workshop shares were down 1.61% to 595.00p at 1518 GMT.