Bosses at Warhammer creator Games Workshop have issued an update on their financial recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lenton-based tabletop gaming giant closed stores as lockdowns were enforced across the world, but 306 of 532 branches have now re-opened.
The firm's warehouses and factory is also operating, although at a reduced capacity to comply with social distancing.
In a financial update to the London Stock Exchange today, June 12, officials confirmed the business had taken a hit, but they still expect to make a profit this year.
A statement signed off by the company stated: "Trading for the Group in the nine months to the end of February was in line with expectations.
"Since the outbreak of Covid-19 and the subsequent closure of our operations globally, our performance has been impacted. However, our recovery since re-opening has been better than expected.
"As we have re-opened our sales channels as discussed above, we now estimate our sales to be c. £270 million and profit before tax for the year ended May 31, 2020 to be no less than £85 million.
"This includes royalties receivable from licensing which are estimated to be approximately £16 million."
The statement added: "In relation to the future performance of the Group, the board feels that it is too early to know what the continuing impact of Covid-19 is likely to be."
