STV Group PLC - Glasgow-based Scotland-focused television broadcaster - Posts revenue of £137.8 million for 2022, down 4.6% from £144.5 million a year ago. However, pretax profit rises by 11% to £22.2 million from £20.1 million, as operating profit increases to £25.3 million from £21.6 million a year ago. In particular, Studios revenue is £23.7 million, down 11% from £26.6 million due to timing of deliveries. Declares a final dividend of 7.4 pence per share, taking total dividend to 11.3p, up 2.7% from 11.0 a year prior.

Looking ahead, expects its Studios division to reach revenue of £50 million in line with previous guidance and at least £3 million operating profit.

Chief Executive Officer Simon Pitts says: ‘2022 was another year of growth for STV where we delivered increased operating profit beyond our record performance in 2021 while continuing to support our people, partners and communities. Our diversification strategy, focused on driving growth in digital streaming and content production, continues to accelerate, with digital profit up 9% and Studios profit up 6%. Nearly 40% of STV’s earnings now come from these new growth areas as we reduce our reliance on traditional television and create a vibrant, future-facing media business.’

Current stock price: 303.80 pence each, down 3.6% on Tuesday afternoon in London

12-month change: down 1.4%

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