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The Torygraph seems to have the scoop

Whichever way you butter it, that's a fairly storming turn around.

In case work blocked, here's the gist.

The Torygraph wrote:The Nottingham-based company, which is known for its model figures, saw profit before tax leap to £13.8m in the six months to November 27, compared to £6.3m for the same period in 2015.

Games Workshop also saw revenues jumped 28.2pc from £55.3m to £70.9m, with chief executive Kevin Rountree saying the business and the hobby is in “good shape”.



Automatically Appended Next Post:
Bit more (missed half the article. Soz!)

Mr Rountree wrote:Our business and hobby are in good shape,” said Mr Rountree. “We are pleased to report sales and profit growth in the period across all channels. The improvement was built on a considerable team effort across the business


The Torygraph wrote:Games Workshop also sells its intellectual property to video game developers. Royalties from these sales more than doubled in the half year compared to the same period in 2015, from £1.5m to £3.3m.


So it's not all in the licensing revenue, it would seem (though doubling that income ain't hurting no-one).

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So it'd be interesting to see what came out in those 6 months. In general I think GW's revenue is largely driven by what they release over that period, but I haven't really been following GW's releases to remember what came out in that period.
   
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I think Prospero was just the right side?

It's the 6 months to 27th November 2016, so yes, Prospero was released immediately prior, and I think Blood Bowl squeaks into the same time frame.

Wrath of Magnus will be in the next 6 months?

I dunno. My temporal sense is pretty awful!

   
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Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)

From what I remember of big stuff;

Sylvaneth
WD Change
Second HH Game
Probably half to 3/4 of initial BB sales
Gorechosen
GSC
Deathwatch

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No surprise.

It's heartwarming to see that a company that visibly improves gets money for it.
   
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Yeah, so at a guess I'd say the big winners were Prospero Burns, BB, GSC and maybe Deathwatch (didn't part of Deathwatch come out previously? My memory is shocking).

Release things people want to buy and surprise surprise they'll actually buy it

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Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)

Sylvaneth did very well to from what it seemed and I don't think the GHB release prior should be discounted for helping out the current report. But yeah, BB, Prospero Burns, and GSC were probably the killers.

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Barcelona, Spain

 Hulksmash wrote:
Sylvaneth did very well to from what it seemed and I don't think the GHB release prior should be discounted for helping out the current report. But yeah, BB, Prospero Burns, and GSC were probably the killers.


GHB was actually published DURING the period, july or august I think.
   
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I'd also wager that GHB played a significant role.

Sure, those already established in the game bought it at the outset, but it'd take time to 'bed in' and gain it's current mostly positive reputation, tempting others to AoS' manifold charms.

   
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Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)

Lord Kragan wrote:
 Hulksmash wrote:
Sylvaneth did very well to from what it seemed and I don't think the GHB release prior should be discounted for helping out the current report. But yeah, BB, Prospero Burns, and GSC were probably the killers.


GHB was actually published DURING the period, july or august I think.


You're right, looking back I remember it was after the summer campaign. So I'd put GHB on the list of big deals.

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 Hulksmash wrote:
Lord Kragan wrote:
 Hulksmash wrote:
Sylvaneth did very well to from what it seemed and I don't think the GHB release prior should be discounted for helping out the current report. But yeah, BB, Prospero Burns, and GSC were probably the killers.


GHB was actually published DURING the period, july or august I think.


You're right, looking back I remember it was after the summer campaign. So I'd put GHB on the list of big deals.


Don't forget beastclaw raiders as well and bonesplitterz.

Still considering all the changes that kevin has been doing it seems it has payed off I hope they keep this up.

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Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)

I think Beastclaw and Bonesplitterz were pre-sylvaneth which just squeeked in but I could be wrong.

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 Hulksmash wrote:
I think Beastclaw and Bonesplitterz were pre-sylvaneth which just squeeked in but I could be wrong.


They were after sylvaneth beastclaws came out during the summer campaign and bonesplitterz I think soon after beastclaws.
   
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So skimming over this, what i got from is the GW profits are up, but are the up by a lot or just a little.

To many unpainted models to count. 
   
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 Backspacehacker wrote:
So skimming over this, what i got from is the GW profits are up, but are the up by a lot or just a little.


Er it's not just a little they got near double. In 6 months.

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 shinros wrote:
 Backspacehacker wrote:
So skimming over this, what i got from is the GW profits are up, but are the up by a lot or just a little.


Er it's not just a little they got near double. In 6 months.


well that is good then, but then again, thats also with the Christmas sales which always will boost stocks, no?

I think the real teller is going to be the first half of 2017. My main concern is look how much they have put out in just 6 months, im kinda skeptical they will be able to keep up on the amount of stuff they are pumping out.

Not a GW doomsayer, just worried they might be pushing to much and will run out of stuff to sell.

As always though, im really interested to see if they will release sale of product lines.

To many unpainted models to count. 
   
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 Backspacehacker wrote:
 shinros wrote:
 Backspacehacker wrote:
So skimming over this, what i got from is the GW profits are up, but are the up by a lot or just a little.


Er it's not just a little they got near double. In 6 months.


well that is good then, but then again, thats also with the Christmas sales which always will boost stocks, no?

I think the real teller is going to be the first half of 2017. My main concern is look how much they have put out in just 6 months, im kinda skeptical they will be able to keep up on the amount of stuff they are pumping out.

Not a GW doomsayer, just worried they might be pushing to much and will run out of stuff to sell.

As always though, im really interested to see if they will release sale of product lines.


Er it was up to november 27th.
   
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Detailed results? im more interested in the sale of product lines after the AoS release and GHB.

To many unpainted models to count. 
   
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 Backspacehacker wrote:
Detailed results? im more interested in the sale of product lines after the AoS release and GHB.


There aren't any.
   
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 Mymearan wrote:
 Backspacehacker wrote:
Detailed results? im more interested in the sale of product lines after the AoS release and GHB.


There aren't any.


poo :(

Either way, good that they are up, i just hope they can keep it going.

To many unpainted models to count. 
   
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 Backspacehacker wrote:
 Mymearan wrote:
 Backspacehacker wrote:
Detailed results? im more interested in the sale of product lines after the AoS release and GHB.


There aren't any.


poo :(

Either way, good that they are up, i just hope they can keep it going.


As detailed as they get if you don;t work for GW (or their auditors):


[url]
https://19485-presscdn-0-14-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-17-Press-Statement-final.pdf[/url]

   
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What I find most funny is this part.


Risks and uncertainties
The board has overall responsibility for ensuring risk is appropriately managed across the Group. As
discussed in the 2016 annual report, the top five risks to the Group are reviewed at each board
meeting. The risks are rated as to their business impact and their likelihood of occurring. In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.
The principal risks for the balance of the year are the same as those identified in the
2016 annual report and are discussed below:

So they might have some hidden release in the corner somewhere in case for emergencies?
   
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 shinros wrote:
What I find most funny is this part.


Risks and uncertainties
The board has overall responsibility for ensuring risk is appropriately managed across the Group. As
discussed in the 2016 annual report, the top five risks to the Group are reviewed at each board
meeting. The risks are rated as to their business impact and their likelihood of occurring. In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.
The principal risks for the balance of the year are the same as those identified in the
2016 annual report and are discussed below:

So they might have some hidden release in the corner somewhere in case for emergencies?


Plastic Sisters, clearly. The way people I know eat up every new release GW puts out, almost blindly, they'd just have to do something like that and then watch as all the money rolls in.

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Formerly WayneTheGame 
   
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Wayniac wrote:
 shinros wrote:
What I find most funny is this part.


Risks and uncertainties
The board has overall responsibility for ensuring risk is appropriately managed across the Group. As
discussed in the 2016 annual report, the top five risks to the Group are reviewed at each board
meeting. The risks are rated as to their business impact and their likelihood of occurring. In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.
The principal risks for the balance of the year are the same as those identified in the
2016 annual report and are discussed below:

So they might have some hidden release in the corner somewhere in case for emergencies?


Plastic Sisters, clearly. The way people I know eat up every new release GW puts out, almost blindly, they'd just have to do something like that and then watch as all the money rolls in.


Honestly I was just thinking that was it.
   
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Haha, now now, we all know that emergency button will release a horde of abhumans that were thought eaten by the Nids but will turn out to be wearing them as skinned disguises instead and will arrive by blowing up half of the hive fleet.

Anyway, really great to hear the report and pretty confident GW will keep pumping out amazing releases if the Tzeentch stuff is any indication.

#LongLiveGW #AgeofRountree.

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In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.


Um, that's not what you guys think it means if you are not kidding. A disaster recovery plan is put in place to continue operation in a disaster. Plant burns down, how do you make models? President of the company dies, who knows his role and can take over? Your distributor blows up, who can replace them to ship your stuff. The business I work for has a recovery plan down to every machine operator on our plant floor.

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Rampton, UK

 ChainswordHeretic wrote:
In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.


Um, that's not what you guys think it means if you are not kidding. A disaster recovery plan is put in place to continue operation in a disaster. Plant burns down, how do you make models? President of the company dies, who knows his role and can take over? Your distributor blows up, who can replace them to ship your stuff. The business I work for has a recovery plan down to every machine operator on our plant floor.


I think the chap that said it was Joking !

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 Rayvon wrote:
 ChainswordHeretic wrote:
In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.


Um, that's not what you guys think it means if you are not kidding. A disaster recovery plan is put in place to continue operation in a disaster. Plant burns down, how do you make models? President of the company dies, who knows his role and can take over? Your distributor blows up, who can replace them to ship your stuff. The business I work for has a recovery plan down to every machine operator on our plant floor.


I think the chap that said it was Joking !



You can never tell around here
What with all the armchair CEO's who couldn't sell a napkin

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 Rayvon wrote:
 ChainswordHeretic wrote:
In addition,
the Group has a disaster recovery plan to ensure ongoing operations are maintained in all
circumstances.


Um, that's not what you guys think it means if you are not kidding. A disaster recovery plan is put in place to continue operation in a disaster. Plant burns down, how do you make models? President of the company dies, who knows his role and can take over? Your distributor blows up, who can replace them to ship your stuff. The business I work for has a recovery plan down to every machine operator on our plant floor.


I think the chap that said it was Joking !



I was indeed joking. Still as I said I hope they keep this up.
   
 
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