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Square Enix Holdings Financial Results Briefing: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2023

Square Enix Holdings reported financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2023, reflecting a period of mixed performance characterized by growth in net sales but declines in operating and net income.

• Square Enix reported consolidated net sales of ¥257.6 billion for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2023, a marginal year-over-year increase of ¥2.0 billion.
• Operating income fell to ¥34.9 billion and net profit dropped to ¥26.7 billion, largely due to reduced foreign exchange gains and the absence of prior-year divestiture income.
• The Digital Entertainment segment saw declines in both sales and operating income, as high development and advertising costs for HD titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince offset revenue gains.

Square Enix Holdings Financial Results Briefing Session: Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024

The Square Enix Holdings financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, detail a period of mixed performance characterized by revenue growth alongside a significant contraction in operating profitability.

• Square Enix reported a decline in consolidated operating income to 32.5 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, down from 44.3 billion yen the previous year, despite net sales increasing to 356.3 billion yen.
• The Digital Entertainment segment experienced a significant drop in operating income to 25.4 billion yen from 41.2 billion yen, primarily due to high development cost amortization and valuation losses on content production.
• The high-definition games sub-segment recorded an operating loss of 8.1 billion yen on 99.2 billion yen in net sales, highlighting the financial strain of major content production.

PCF Group 2023 Financial Results

The 2023 financial results for PCF Group reflect a challenging fiscal year characterized by a significant decline in profitability, largely driven by the impairment of the Dagger project and increased operational costs.

Consolidated Quarterly Report for First Quarter 2024

PCF Group demonstrated a significant operational recovery during the first quarter of 2024, characterized by a substantial increase in consolidated revenue to PLN 56.9 million, up from PLN 34.9 million in the same period of 2023.

• PCF Group reported Q1 2024 consolidated revenue of PLN 56.9 million, a significant increase from PLN 34.9 million in Q1 2023, driven largely by self-publishing growth from PLN 2.1 million to PLN 20.9 million.
• The Group incurred a consolidated net loss of PLN 0.9 million, an improvement over the PLN 4.3 million loss in the prior year, with the parent company achieving a net profit of PLN 5.7 million.
• Portfolio optimization led to the cancellation of Project Dagger, resulting in a PLN 68.3 million non-cash write-off, and the termination of the Bulletstorm VR agreement with Incuvo S.A. to regain commercial control.

PCF Group Annual Separate Financial Statements: 2023

PCF Group’s 2023 financial statements detail a transitional year characterized by strategic restructuring, significant capital infusion, and the consolidation of its core development services.

• PCF Group reported a 64.65 million PLN net loss in 2023, largely due to an 81.24 million PLN impairment charge, including a 79.9 million PLN write-down from the cancellation of Project Dagger.
• The company secured over 235 million PLN in new capital through an equity raise, highlighted by a 10% stake acquisition by Krafton, Inc.
• Revenue remained stable at approximately 120 million PLN, with 87% of income generated from work-for-hire development services for partners including Microsoft and Square Enix.

PCF Group Annual Consolidated Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2023

The PCF Group’s 2023 fiscal year was defined by a strategic pivot toward self-publishing and a significant financial restructuring, resulting in a net loss of 75.6 million PLN.

• PCF Group reported a net loss of 75.6 million PLN for fiscal year 2023, largely due to a 69.4 million PLN impairment charge following the cancellation of projects including Project Dagger and Dolphin.
• The company secured over 200 million PLN in net cash through a public offering of Series F and G shares, which included a significant anchor investment from Krafton, Inc.
• Despite an operating loss of 86.5 million PLN, the group maintains a stable outlook with 124 million PLN in year-end cash, a 2.33 liquidity ratio, and undrawn credit facilities in Poland and Canada.

People Can Fly Financial Results 2023

The 2023 financial results for PCF Group S.A. (People Can Fly) detail a transitional and challenging fiscal year for the Warsaw-based game developer.

• People Can Fly reported a net loss of 75.6 million PLN in 2023, largely driven by a 68.3 million PLN non-cash write-off following the cancellation of Project Dagger.
• Consolidated revenue fell to 150.1 million PLN from 180.3 million PLN in 2022, a decline attributed to the previous year's high comparative base from a terminated Take-Two Interactive contract and the launch of Green Hell VR.
• The company is implementing austerity measures, including office closures and spending freezes, to address liquidity concerns and rising costs associated with a 24% increase in headcount to 756 employees.

Letter to Shareholders

This shareholder letter details the strategic restructuring and financial challenges faced by PCF Group S.A. throughout 2024 and early 2025.

• PCF Group S.A. recorded a 154.9 million PLN impairment charge for Project Bifrost in late 2024, alongside a 7.7 million PLN write-off for the cancellation of Projects Dagger and Red.
• The company is pivoting away from self-publishing and VR to focus on Work-for-Hire (WFH) contracts and AAA action titles to stabilize its financial foundation.
• Financial pressures and project cancellations led to the company's first year-over-year workforce reduction, impacting over 150 employees across departments and the Square Enix-partnered Project Gemini.

Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2023

Square Enix Holdings reported its financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2023, reflecting a mixed performance characterized by modest top-line growth alongside a decline in profitability.

• Square Enix reported a decline in overall operating income to 34.9 billion yen for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2023, down from 41.3 billion yen in the same period the previous year.
• The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's largest, saw operating income drop by 8.0 billion yen year-over-year to 30.7 billion yen, driven by higher development amortization costs and weaker performance in MMO and mobile/browser games.
• Despite a decline in operating income, total unit sales for HD and MMO games increased to 18.51 million units for the nine-month period, up from 16.43 million units in the prior year, with digital downloads accounting for 14.32 million of those units.

PCF Group Current Report No. 2/2024: Short-Term Production Agreement for Project Gemini

The report announces the conclusion of a short-term executory agreement that extends the content-rider attached to the production-publishing contract for the AAA title Project Gemini.

• PCF Group signed a short-term agreement on 30 January 2024 to continue work-for-hire development on the AAA title Project Gemini following the expiration of the previous contract rider.
• The company is downsizing the Project Gemini development team, resulting in a workforce reduction of more than 30 employees.
• The agreement serves as a bridge while PCF Group and publisher Square Enix Limited finalize strategic decisions regarding the project’s future scope and collaboration.

Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024

Square Enix Holdings reported financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, revealing a period of high revenue but diminished profitability.

• Square Enix reported 1H FY2024/3 net sales of ¥172.0 billion, but operating income fell significantly to ¥17.3 billion, a year-over-year decline of ¥8.7 billion due to higher development and advertising costs.
• The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, posted ¥122.0 billion in net sales but saw operating income drop by ¥9.0 billion year-over-year.
• The Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segment hit a three-year low in net sales, as new titles like 'Dragon Quest Champions' and 'FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS' failed to offset the declining performance of existing titles.

People Can Fly 9M23 Financial Results

The financial results for People Can Fly (PCF Group S.A.) for the first nine months of 2023 reflect a period of significant organizational scaling and investment in future production pipelines.

• People Can Fly reported a revenue of 111.3 million PLN for the first nine months of 2023, down from 130.9 million PLN in the same period of 2022.
• Net profit for the first nine months of 2023 reached 42.1 million PLN, while EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA stood at 5.1 million PLN and 8.5 million PLN, respectively.
• The company’s headcount grew by 18% to 722 employees, contributing to a higher cost base and reduced operational profitability compared to the previous year.