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Raport bieżący nr 43/2019
PlayWay S.A. executed a strategic divestment of its majority stake in Silver Lynx Games Sp. z o.o., a Warsaw-based development studio formerly known as E-Research Group Sp. z o.o.
- PlayWay S.A. sold its 77.01% majority stake in Silver Lynx Games Sp. z o.o. to an undisclosed legal entity in late August 2019.
- The divestment involved the sale of 335 shares for a total transaction price of 100,000 PLN.
- This transaction effectively terminated PlayWay S.A.'s controlling interest in the Warsaw-based studio, formerly known as E-Research Group Sp. z o.o.
Popremierowy Raport Sprzedażowy Dot. Głównych Gier Grupy PlayWay S.A. – Aktualizacja
The sales update for PlayWay S.A. as of September 2019 reveals significant commercial success across its primary simulation titles, particularly on the PC platform via Steam.
- As of September 2019, House Flipper and Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 are PlayWay S.A.'s top-performing PC titles, with 1.04 million and 925,000 units sold on Steam, respectively.
- The company’s long-term monetization strategy is heavily supported by DLC, with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 generating 2.12 million DLC unit sales and House Flipper's Garden DLC contributing 164,000 units.
- Mobile platforms provide massive reach for the portfolio, led by Car Mechanic Simulator 18 with 16.4 million Android downloads and 1.67 million iOS downloads, alongside 4.67 million Android downloads for Ultimate Fishing Simulator.
CD PROJEKT H1 2019 Financial Results: Chat Session with Individual Investors
This investor chat session, held on August 30, 2019, serves as a platform for CD PROJEKT management to address financial performance for the first half of 2019 and provide strategic updates regarding the company’s development pipeline.
- CD PROJEKT scheduled the release of Cyberpunk 2077 for April 16, 2020, with digital PC editions driving the majority of early preorder sales.
- The company employed 953 staff members by mid-2019, including a development team of over 600 people.
- Management decided to halt development of titles similar to Thronebreaker after the game failed to meet internal sales projections, despite recouping its development costs.
Raport Bieżący Nr 44/2019
PlayWay S.A. has formally expanded its corporate structure through the establishment of a new subsidiary, GameHunters Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw, Poland.
- PlayWay S.A. established a new subsidiary, GameHunters Sp. z o.o., on August 29, 2019, to focus on the development of the title Gunsmith Simulator.
- PlayWay S.A. holds a 65% controlling interest in GameHunters, with the remaining 35% held by private individuals.
- The subsidiary was capitalized with 200,000 PLN from PlayWay S.A. and 1,750 PLN from individual partners, despite a nominal share capital of 5,000 PLN.
Puolivuosikatsaus 1.1.–30.6.2019: Remedy Entertainment
Remedy Entertainment’s interim report for the first half of 2019 highlights a period of significant operational growth and strategic transition.
- Remedy Entertainment’s revenue grew by 49.6% to 13.8 million euros in the first half of 2019, driven by development fees from the Control and Crossfire projects.
- The company achieved an operating profit (EBIT) of 1.5 million euros, a significant turnaround from the 0.4 million euro loss recorded in the same period of 2018.
- Financial results were bolstered by a 2.5 million euro one-time royalty payment from the recovery of Alan Wake publishing rights and a 0.4 million euro gain from capitalizing product development costs.
Remedy Entertainment Half-Year Review: 1.1.–30.6.2019
Remedy Entertainment experienced a period of significant financial growth and operational expansion during the first half of 2019.
- Remedy Entertainment’s revenue grew by 49.6% to 13.8 million euros in the first half of 2019, driven by a strategic shift toward a multi-project studio model.
- While the company reported an operating profit of 1.46 million euros, the comparable EBIT was -1.45 million euros when excluding one-time royalty payments and capitalized development costs.
- The company increased its workforce by 34.1% to 220 employees by June 2019 to support the development of 'Control,' 'CrossfireX,' and proprietary Northlight technology.
Current Report No. 42/2019
PlayWay S.A. has expanded its corporate portfolio through the strategic acquisition of a significant minority stake in Image Power S.A., a game development studio based in Warsaw.
- On August 9, 2019, PlayWay S.A. acquired a 25.93% minority stake in Warsaw-based developer Image Power S.A. for a total cash contribution of 35,000 PLN.
- PlayWay S.A. transferred the full intellectual property rights for three titles—Diesel Punk Wars, Gaming Constructor, and Dirty Jobs—to Image Power S.A. as part of the deal.
- The acquisition aims to centralize the production and future revenue streams of the three specified titles under the specialized management of Image Power S.A.
KLab 2019 Second Quarter Financial Results
KLab experienced significant financial growth during the second quarter of 2019, characterized by a 29.0 percent quarter-over-quarter revenue increase to 8,343 million yen.
- KLab reported a 29.0% quarter-over-quarter revenue increase to 8,343 million yen for Q2 2019.
- Operating profit grew by 133.3% to 913 million yen, driven by the performance of core titles BLEACH Brave Souls, Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, and the new release Magatsu Wahrheit.
- The company adjusted its full-year 2019 revenue guidance to a range of 31,000 to 37,000 million yen while maintaining its existing operating profit projections.
DeNA Q1 FY2019 Operating Results
DeNA’s Q1 FY2019 operating results reflect a diversified corporate strategy spanning gaming, professional sports, automotive services, and healthcare.
- DeNA's Game Business segment reported year-on-year declines in both revenue and operating profit for Q1 FY2019, relying primarily on existing titles.
- The company is launching 'Pokémon Masters' in summer 2019 across 8 languages, with DeNA handling full development, live operations, and distribution for the 3-on-3 real-time battle game.
- The Sports business is projected to grow in both revenue and operating profit for FY2019, supported by record-speed attendance of 1 million cumulative visitors for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018 (Japanese GAAP)
KLab Inc. reported significant growth in its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
- KLab Inc. reported revenue of 24.9 billion yen for the first nine months of 2018, marking a 36.7% year-over-year increase driven by titles like Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, BLEACH Brave Souls, and YU☆YU☆HAKUSHO 100% Maji Battle.
- Operating income grew 24.4% to 3.9 billion yen, while profit attributable to owners of the parent rose by a more modest 1.6% to 2.6 billion yen.
- Full-year 2018 forecasts were revised to 31.5 billion yen in revenue and 4.0 billion yen in operating income, with the company projecting a year-over-year decline in annual profits due to the volatility of new game launches.
Toadman Interactive: Interim Report 1 June – 31 August 2018
Toadman Interactive’s interim report for the period of June 1, 2018, to August 31, 2018, details a significant growth phase characterized by corporate expansion, the launch of its first proprietary title, and a transition into a group structure.
- Toadman Interactive grew revenue by 61% year-over-year to 11.8 million SEK for the period ending August 31, 2018, though the company recorded an EBIT loss of 3.15 million SEK due to expansion and IP development costs.
- The company transitioned into a multi-national group following the acquisition of the Norwegian studio Artplant AS.
- Toadman significantly scaled its operations, increasing its workforce from 27 to 80 employees to support large-scale production and internal game development.
GameStop Quarterly Report: Q3 2018
GameStop experienced a challenging fiscal period during the third quarter of 2018, characterized by a notable decline in financial performance and the initiation of a strategic review to address long-term shareholder value.
- GameStop reported a net loss of $24.9 million for the 13-week period ending August 4, 2018, compared to a net income of $22.2 million in the same period of the prior year.
- Net sales for the 13-week period fell to $1.647 billion from $1.688 billion in the prior year, driven by an 18.5% decline in new video game software sales due to weaker title releases.
- The company significantly reduced its Technology Brands store footprint, closing 173 locations to reach a total of 1,336 stores as of August 4, 2018, down from 1,509 a year prior.