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Results Presentation: First Nine Months 2022

This analysis outlines the financial and operational performance of PCF Group S.A. (People Can Fly) for the first nine months of 2022.

• People Can Fly is aggressively pivoting from a work-for-hire model to self-publishing, evidenced by a surge in development work in progress from 25.9 million PLN at the end of 2021 to 95.7 million PLN by September 30, 2022.
• The company experienced a financial contraction in the first nine months of 2022, with EBITDA falling to 40.3 million PLN from 54.9 million PLN and net profit dropping to 42.1 million PLN, largely due to the termination of a major development agreement with Take-Two Interactive.
• The studio is scaling its global operations rapidly, increasing its total headcount by 44% from 425 employees in September 2021 to 614 by September 2022 across nine locations in Europe and North America.

Financial Results Presentation: Half Year 2022

PCF Group S.A. presents its financial and operational results for the first half of 2022, highlighting a period of steady growth and strategic expansion.

• PCF Group S.A. achieved a 17.2% revenue increase to 90.6 million PLN and a 17.5% net profit rise to 25.5 million PLN for the first half of 2022.
• The company is executing a dual-track production strategy aiming for at least one game release annually starting in 2024 through a mix of publisher-funded and self-publishing models.
• Investment in development work in progress surged by 152.9% during the period, signaling a significant ramp-up in production activity across the group's seven active projects.

Mid-Year Consolidated Financial Report Q1 2022

PCF Group demonstrated robust financial growth during the first quarter of 2022, characterized by a 63% year-over-year increase in sales revenues to PLN 50.4 million and a 78% rise in net profit to PLN 13.9 million.

• PCF Group reported strong Q1 2022 growth with a 63% year-over-year increase in sales revenue to PLN 50.4 million and a 78% rise in net profit to PLN 13.9 million.
• The Work-for-Hire segment remains the company's primary financial driver, contributing PLN 12.88 million to the bottom line.
• As of March 31, 2022, the Group had not received royalties from the title Outriders because net proceeds had not yet recouped the publisher's initial production and distribution costs.

Omówienie Wyników Finansowych FY 2021

PCF Group S.A. reported significant financial and operational growth for the 2021 fiscal year, driven by a strategic transformation toward becoming a leading independent developer.

• PCF Group achieved significant financial growth in 2021, with revenue rising 73.7% to 180.3 million PLN, EBITDA increasing 129.2% to 73.2 million PLN, and net profit growing 149.7% to 61.4 million PLN.
• The company is transitioning from a work-for-hire model to a balanced strategy featuring major publisher partnerships and independent self-publishing.
• The project pipeline includes two major titles slated for 2024 release: Gemini in collaboration with Square Enix and Bifrost with Take-Two Interactive.

Management Board Report on Activities of the PCF Group S.A. 2021

PCF Group S.A. (People Can Fly) experienced a transformative 2021 fiscal year, marked by its transition to a public issuer and a significant expansion of its global corporate structure.

• PCF Group achieved significant financial growth in 2021, with sales revenue rising 74% to 180.3 million PLN and net profit increasing 150% to 61.3 million PLN.
• The company’s revenue model is heavily concentrated, with 99% of income derived from work-for-hire AAA partnerships and over 80% of total revenue coming from only two major publishers, Square Enix and Take-Two Interactive.
• As of year-end 2021, the self-published title Outriders had not yet reached the profitability threshold required to trigger royalty payments to the Group.

Directors' Report on the Operations of PCF Group S.A. and Its Group in 2020

The 2020 Directors' Report for PCF Group S.A. details a period of significant financial expansion and strategic organizational restructuring for the Poland-based video game developer.

PCF Group Q1 2021 Financial Results Presentation

PCF Group’s financial results for the first quarter of 2021 demonstrate continued growth in revenue and operational scale, driven by ongoing development partnerships and strategic expansion.

• PCF Group reported Q1 2021 revenue of PLN 30.9 million, a 19.1% increase year-on-year driven by development partnerships with Square Enix and Take-Two Interactive.
• Net cash flow surged by 2,390% to PLN 106.1 million, despite a 10.0% decline in net profit to PLN 7.8 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA grew 6.6% year-on-year to reach PLN 10.4 million for the first quarter.

Half-year Directors' Report on the Operations: PCF Group S.A. 2021

PCF Group S.A. pursued an aggressive strategy of global expansion and structural transformation during the first half of 2021.

PCF Group Q3 2021 Financial Results Presentation

The PCF Group Q3 2021 financial results presentation outlines the company’s strong growth trajectory, operational expansion, and strategic roadmap for the coming years.

Mid-Year Consolidated Report for Period 3 and 9 Months Completed 30 September 2021

PCF Group demonstrated robust financial growth and strategic expansion during the first nine months of 2021, characterized by a significant increase in scale and a transition toward a more diversified business model.

• PCF Group reported a significant financial surge for the first nine months of 2021, with consolidated sales revenue reaching 131.8 million PLN and net profit more than doubling to 46.4 million PLN compared to the prior year.
• The company’s financial position is bolstered by 149.8 million PLN in cash, largely driven by 131.6 million PLN in net proceeds from Series B and D share issuances that increased total equity to 241.6 million PLN.
• Despite the April 2021 launch of Outriders, the Group recorded no royalty income through September 2021 as sales had not yet recouped the publisher's development and promotion costs.

PCF Group H1 2021 Financial Results Presentation

The PCF Group H1 2021 financial results highlight a period of significant growth and strategic expansion for the independent game development studio.

• PCF Group achieved H1 2021 revenue of PLN 77.3 million, a 47% increase year-over-year, with net profit rising 25.4% to PLN 21.7 million.
• The company’s cash reserves grew by 263.9% to PLN 150.3 million, providing significant capital for long-term development cycles.
• Headcount increased by 41.7% to 420 employees by June 30, 2021, reflecting a strategic investment in human capital to support the development pipeline.

PCF Group Half-Year Report for First Half 2021

During the first half of 2021, PCF Group demonstrated a period of aggressive international expansion and significant financial strengthening.

• PCF Group achieved 77.3 million PLN in sales revenue and 21.7 million PLN in net profit during the first half of 2021, up from 52.6 million PLN in revenue the previous year.
• A Series B share issuance generated over 100 million PLN in net proceeds, increasing total assets to 272.8 million PLN and funding the acquisition of Game On Creative and the launch of PCF Chicago.
• Over 90% of the company's income is derived from work-for-hire production for major publishers like Square Enix and Take-Two Interactive.