Bloomsbury reported results for the first six months of their fiscal year, through August 31, as yet another good sales period for Harry Potter titles drove higher sales for the company. Revenues of £72.1 million were up from £62.7 million a year ago. Children’s trade sales rose approximately £7.9 million, to £31.7 million, as Harry Potter revenues rose 40 percent. Adult trade was just below flat at £13 million (down £0.4 million). Despite the sales growth, profit still lags. While better than the same period a year ago, profit before tax was £1.7 million. Release Separately, the court has posted […]
