Small caps round-up: Games Workshop, PLUS, Optos, Johnston

Games Workshop Group has said that it will pay a dividend of 16p per share. The firm also revealed that pre-tax profits for the year to June 3rd are likely to be ahead of current market expectations, having previously told investors that trading during the first four months was in line with expectations. Investors welcomed the news, sending the share price 3.11 per cent higher at 580p.

Games Workshop Group has said that it will pay a dividend of 16p per share. The firm also revealed that pre-tax profits for the year to June 3rd are likely to be ahead of current market expectations, having previously told investors that trading during the first four months was in line with expectations. Investors welcomed the news, sending the share price 3.11 per cent higher at 580p.

PLUS Markets Group has confirmed talks with ICAP saying that these discussions may lead to the disposal of its subsidiary company PLUS Stock Exchange. The subsidiary would be sold for a nominal amount given the fact it is loss making. The firm reiterated that such a move would be in the best interests of shareholders.

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