Character Group PLC Character Group adds Pok n to its portfolio (9105P)
September 06 2017 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMCCT
RNS Number : 9105P
Character Group PLC
06 September 2017
The Character Group plc
("Character" or the "Group")
Designers, developers and international distributors of toys,
games and giftware
Character gains rights for Pokémon
Agreement with Wicked Cool Toys will see new toys in the market
by mid-2018
LONDON: WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2017: The Board is pleased to
announce that Character Options Limited (the Group's principal
trading subsidiary) has been appointed the master toy distributor
in United Kingdom and Ireland for the globally popular Pokémon
brand.
The agreement between Character and the global master toy
licensee, Wicked Cool Toys based in USA, will see action figures,
playsets, plush, role play and other toys based on the hit Pokémon
animated series, join Character's portfolio from summer 2018.
Jon Diver, Joint MD at Character Group commented:
"We are thrilled to be adding such an iconic and powerhouse
property as Pokémon to Character's product line up. Toys are a
major part of the Pokémon brand and bring a tangible dimension to
fun for kids.
"The partnership with Wicked Cool Toys spells exciting times
ahead and gives Character a tremendous opportunity to add further
breadth and depth to our product range; we cannot wait to get
started."
Michael Rinzler, co-president from Wicked Cool Toys added:
"Pokémon is one of the most beloved entertainment properties in
the world, and Wicked Cool Toys is thrilled to become part of that
legacy. We can't wait to deliver innovative and fun toys that
embody the joy of Pokémon to kids and the brand's millions of
passionate fans around the world. Working with partners such as
Character is an important part of that strategy. With them, we know
we have found the ideal distribution and marketing channel for the
United Kingdom and Ireland."
ENQUIRIES
The Character Group plc
Jon Diver, Joint Managing Director
Kiran Shah, Joint Managing Director
Mark Dowding, Group Finance Director
Office: +44 (0) 208 329 3377
Mobile: +44 (0) 7831 802219 (JD)
Mobile: +44 (0) 7956 278522 (KS)
Mobile: +44(0)7967185269 (MD)
Email: info@charactergroup.plc.uk
Panmure Gordon (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
Andrew Godber, Investment Banking
Tom Salvesen, Corporate Broking
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886 2500
Allenby Capital Limited (Joint Broker)
Nick Athanas
Katrina Perez
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
TooleyStreet Communications Limited (Investor and
media relations)
Fiona Tooley
Tel: +44 (0) 7785 703523
Email: fiona@tooleystreet.com
Evolution PR (Trade Press enquiries)
Michele Bates, Managing Director
Tel: 01327 227010
DDL: 01327 227016
Mobile: 07725 616059
Email: Michele@evolution-pr.co.uk
The Character Group plc
FTSE sector: leisure: FTSE AIM All-share: symbol:
CCT.L: Market cap: GBP100.54m
Copies of this statement can also be viewed at www.thecharacter.com
Product ranges can be viewed at www.character-online.co.uk
Email: pressoffice@charactergroup.plc.uk
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