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PCF Group
ReportInformation on the State of Application of Good Practices 2021: 1/2023
PCF Group S.A. maintains a selective approach to corporate governance, prioritizing operational flexibility and industry-specific requirements over the universal adoption of standardized ESG and diversity frameworks. While the company demonstrates a strong commitment to shareholder rights, transparency in general meetings, and clear communication protocols, it explicitly opts out of formalizing internal diversity policies and accelerated financial reporting schedules. These deviations are justified by the company as necessary measures to preserve agility in the competitive gaming sector, where the acquisition of specialized talent and rapid project execution remain primary strategic drivers. The internal governance structure reflects a transition toward more formal oversight, evidenced by the establishment of an internal audit function as of early 2023. Although the company lacked dedicated, standalone departments for risk and compliance throughout the 2021 reporting period, it continues to uphold rigorous standards regarding related-party transactions and shareholder voting procedures, including the integration of electronic participation tools. This hybrid model balances traditional transparency requirements with a lean organizational structure that avoids the administrative burdens of rigid, non-industry-specific compliance mandates. Looking forward, the company remains positioned to adapt its governance framework should its compensation strategy evolve. Currently, the absence of active management incentive or stock option programs renders certain governance principles regarding executive remuneration inapplicable. However, the company has signaled an intent to align with broader best practices should such incentive structures be introduced in the future. Overall, the governance profile of PCF Group S.A. is characterized by a pragmatic adherence to transparency and investor engagement, tempered by a strategic decision to maintain operational autonomy in areas where formal policy mandates might impede industry-specific performance.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 3/2020: Admission of Series A and B Shares to Trading
The report announces that on 15 December 2020 the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) adopted resolution 981/2020, authorizing PCF Group S.A. to list specific securities on the GPW primary market. The listed instruments include 2,062,512 ordinary bearer shares of Series A with a nominal value of PLN 0.02 each; 25,437,488 Series A shares subject to conversion into ordinary bearer shares; 2,062,512 ordinary bearer shares of Series B contingent on a capital increase resulting from their issuance; and 2,062,512 rights to ordinary bearer shares of Series B. All issuances carry a nominal value of PLN 0.02 per share or right. The resolution became effective immediately upon adoption, enabling the securities to commence trading on the GPW. The announcement is framed within the legal basis of § 17(1)(2) of the Minister of Finance Regulation dated 29 March 2018, which governs current and periodic disclosures by issuers of securities. The document serves to inform shareholders and market participants that the company’s Series A and B shares, along with associated rights, are now eligible for trading on a regulated market. No additional data such as pricing, volume, or investor impact metrics are provided; the focus remains on regulatory compliance and the formal listing of the specified securities.
PCF Group
ReportZakończenie subskrypcji akcji serii B oraz sprzedaży części akcji serii A w ofercie publicznej
The report details the completion of PCF Group S.A.’s public subscription for 2,062,512 new Series B shares and the simultaneous sale of an equal number of existing Series A shares. The transaction aimed to secure listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and involved all 27,500,000 existing Series A shares. The subscription period ran from 26 November to 3 December 2020 for individual investors and employee-shareholder tranches, while institutional investors were engaged from 27 November to 9 December. Allocation occurred on 11 December, with all offered shares fully distributed. The offering was structured into three tranches: individual investors (price 46.00 PLN), employee-shareholder tranches (41.40 PLN), and institutional investors (50.00 PLN). Employee-shareholder bids were treated preferentially, and a 98.486% reduction applied only to individual investor bids for new shares. Institutional investors received both new and existing shares, with 284 institutions subscribing to the sale of existing Series A shares. Total subscription volume for new shares reached 42,310,783 bids across all tranches, while the sale of existing shares attracted exactly 2,062,512 bids from institutions. Allocation matched the offered quantities: 2,062,512 new shares and 2,062,512 existing shares were issued. The average price for new shares varied by tranche, with the institutional tranche at 50 PLN, resulting in a subscription value of approximately 100.29 million PLN and a sale value of about 103.13 million PLN. The report notes that detailed cost breakdowns and final pricing will be disclosed in subsequent filings, as the company has not yet finalized all expense items. The transaction represents a significant capital-raising effort, expanding the company’s share base and facilitating its entry onto Poland’s regulated market.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 2/2021: Appointment of Supervisory Board Members
The report announces the appointment of supervisory board members for PCF Group S.A. on 14 January 2021, following a declaration by the group of entitled shareholders. Under Polish corporate statutes and the 2018 Ministry of Finance regulation on current information, the board now includes Mikołaj Wojciechowski, Krzysztof Dolias, and Bartosz Biełuszko, all elected pursuant to the shareholders’ personal rights. Wojciechowski is designated as chairman of the supervisory board. The document confirms that all required information under § 10 of the Ministry regulation is incorporated in the company’s prospectus, approved by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority on 25 November 2020, and remains current as of the report date. No additional data or statistics are presented; the scope is limited to the corporate governance update for PCF Group S.A. in Poland, covering a single event within the 2021 reporting period. The methodology is straightforward: the board composition was determined by shareholder vote in accordance with statutory provisions, and the report serves to inform stakeholders of this change.
PCF Group
ReportResolutions of the Extraordinary General Meeting: PCF Group S.A.
The extraordinary general meeting of PCF Group S.A., held on 24 May 2021, approved a series of corporate actions aimed at expanding the company’s capital structure and strategic capabilities. The meeting elected Sebastian Wojciechowski as chair, confirmed the agenda, and resolved to forego a separate audit committee due to an electronic voting system. The core decisions involved a capital increase through the issuance of 387 714 new ordinary shares (Series D) at an emission price of PLN 75.75 per share, raising the paid-up capital from PLN 591 250.24 to PLN 599 004.52. The shares were offered exclusively to Fiducie Familiale Samuel Girardin 2020, a trust linked to the acquisition of Game On Creative Inc., a Montreal-based animation studio. The issuance was structured as a private subscription, with the new shares granted without voting rights to existing shareholders and subject to lock-up until December 2024. The board’s opinion justified the exclusion of existing shareholders’ subscription rights and detailed pricing based on recent market activity. Additionally, the meeting adopted a “target capital” provision allowing the board to raise up to PLN 29.56 million in future issuances, with the option to exclude existing shareholders’ subscription rights upon supervisory board approval. Statutory amendments updated share classifications and authorized the board to manage future capital increases, while costs of convening the meeting were borne by the company. All resolutions received unanimous approval from 81.98% of voting shares, reflecting strong shareholder support for the planned expansion and strategic acquisitions in the gaming and animation sector.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 24/2021: Management Board Recommendation Regarding Profit Distribution for 2020
The report presents the PCF Group S.A. board’s recommendation for distributing 2020 net profit, amounting to PLN 29,095,746.74. The board proposes allocating PLN 5,616,877.28—equivalent to a dividend of PLN 0.19 per share—to shareholders and retaining PLN 23,478,869.46 as a reserve for the company’s capital. Dividend payment is scheduled for 8 July 2021, with the record date set for 30 June 2021. The recommendation aligns with the company’s established dividend policy, targeting a payout ratio of approximately 19.3% of net profit. The recommendation follows legal requirements under EU Regulation 596/2014 and related directives, ensuring compliance with market abuse provisions. The board’s proposal will be reviewed by the supervisory board and presented to the ordinary general meeting, in accordance with the company’s articles of association and Polish commercial law provisions. This communication is limited to PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw-based entity, and concerns the fiscal year 2020 only. No additional data sources or survey methodologies are disclosed, as the recommendation is based on the company’s audited financial statements for that year.
PCF Group
ReportZakończenie subskrypcji akcji serii D
The report announces the completion of a private subscription offering 387,714 ordinary shares of Series D by PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw-based company. The subscription was directed solely to Fiducie Familiale Samuel Girardin 2020, a trust established in Montreal for Samuel Girardin and related parties. The transaction was authorized by the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting on 24 May 2021 and finalized with a subscription agreement dated 31 May 2021. Each Series D share carried a nominal value of PLN 0.02 and was issued at an emission price of PLN 75.75, resulting in a total subscription value of PLN 29,369,335.50. The offering was conducted as a private placement under Polish company law (art. 431 §2(1) of the 2000 Companies Act), with no public solicitation or multiple tranches. Consequently, there were no subscription records, no allocation reductions, and the sole investor received all shares. The shares were paid for in cash; no sub-emission arrangements or additional costs were disclosed at the time of reporting. Detailed cost breakdowns and average per-share expenses are pending final invoicing and will be disclosed in a separate subsequent report. The transaction represents a capital increase for PCF Group, with the Series D shares intended to be listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and dematerialised in a securities depository, pending regulatory approval.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 44/2021: Information on Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
The report discloses a transaction involving a senior executive of PCF Group S.A. On 13 October 2021, the company’s President of Management acquired shares in PCF Group S.A., a transaction reported to regulatory authorities on 18 October 2021. The disclosure is made pursuant to Article 19(3) of the MAR regulation, which requires public companies to provide timely information on transactions by persons exercising managerial responsibilities. The report is dated 18 October 2021 and serves to inform shareholders and the market of the share purchase by a key executive. No additional details such as the number of shares, transaction value, or price are provided within this brief notice; the full notification is attached as an annex. The scope of the disclosure is limited to a single transaction by one executive within PCF Group S.A., covering the Polish market and the period up to 18 October 2021. The methodology follows regulatory reporting requirements, with the company submitting a formal notice to the relevant supervisory authority and publishing it for public access. The report confirms compliance with disclosure obligations under MAR, ensuring transparency regarding insider trading activity by senior management.
PCF Group
ReportZawarcie umowy produkcyjno-wydawniczej z Incuvo S.A.
The report announces that on 13 December 2021 PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw-based company, entered into a production and publishing agreement with Incuvo S.A. of Katowice. The contract focuses on adapting a title from the People Can Fly portfolio for all major virtual-reality platforms, including code adjustments to meet VR hardware specifications. PCF Group will finance the entire VR production through milestone payments tied to key development stages, with contract terms aligned to market standards for similar agreements. Upon completion and launch of the VR game, Incuvo will receive royalties contingent on sales revenue that covers PCF Group’s production, marketing, and distribution costs; the royalty rate depends on the defined sales thresholds. The game’s release is targeted for late 2023. No special contractual clauses or penalty provisions deviate from common practice for this type of agreement, ensuring standard industry compliance.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 1/2022: Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
The report discloses that on 3 January 2022 the board of PCF Group S.A. received a notification concerning a transaction executed by an individual holding managerial responsibilities, specifically the company’s President of the Board. The notification indicates that on 29 December 2021 this executive acquired shares in PCF Group S.A. The disclosure is made pursuant to Article 19(3) of the MAR regulation, fulfilling regulatory obligations for transparency in insider transactions. The scope is limited to a single transaction involving the company’s top executive and pertains exclusively to share ownership within PCF Group S.A. No additional data such as transaction volume, price, or comparative market impact are provided; the report merely confirms receipt of the notification and attaches it as an annex. Methodologically, the information is sourced directly from regulatory filings submitted by the executive to the relevant supervisory authority. The report serves to inform shareholders and market participants of potential insider activity, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation.
PCF Group
ReportCurrent Report No. 2/2022: Publication Dates of Periodic Reports
The report outlines the scheduled publication dates for various periodic financial statements of a company during 2022. Its primary objective is to inform stakeholders about the timing and availability of interim reports, including both individual and consolidated quarterly statements. The document specifies that an interim report for the first quarter of 2022 will be released, containing a condensed financial statement as required by § 62(3) of the relevant regulation. Additionally, it notes that the company will postpone the release of its individual and consolidated quarterly reports for Q4 2021, as well as the consolidated quarterly report covering Q2 and Q4 of 2022, in accordance with § 79(2) of the regulation. Key findings indicate that the company adheres to statutory deadlines while also adjusting its reporting schedule in response to regulatory requirements. The report covers the entire 2022 fiscal year, focusing on quarterly and interim financial disclosures. No specific data points or statistical analyses are presented; the emphasis is purely on publication timelines and compliance with regulatory provisions. Methodologically, the information appears to be derived from internal scheduling and legal mandates rather than external surveys or market data. The scope is limited to the company's own reporting obligations within Poland, reflecting a compliance-focused approach rather than broader industry analysis.
PCF Group
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