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Nippon Ichi Software Q1 2022 Financial Results

Nippon Ichi Software’s financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2022 demonstrate significant growth across all primary performance metrics.

• Nippon Ichi Software reported significant Q1 2022 growth, with net sales rising 93.3% to 2.057 billion yen and net income surging 547.1% to 493 million yen year-over-year.
• Operating profit increased by 353.6% to 729 million yen, while ordinary profit grew by 360.3% to 725 million yen compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
• Revenue growth was primarily driven by the release of packaged titles Tantei Bokumetsu and The Cruel King and the Great Hero, alongside two smartphone applications and the indie title Maiden & Spell.

Half-Year Report of 11 Bit Studios S.A. for the First Half of 2021

11 bit studios S.A. reported a solid financial performance for the first half of 2021, characterized by a transition from immediate product launches to a period of intensive internal development.

• 11 bit studios is executing a long-term growth strategy backed by a 2021–2025 incentive scheme targeting PLN 656 million in total revenue.
• The company is currently funding three internal projects—Frostpunk 2, Dolly, and Project 8—with a combined development budget of approximately PLN 110 million.
• Despite a year-on-year revenue decline of 28.7% to PLN 35.8 million and a 46.8% drop in net profit, the company maintains a strong financial position with record cash and financial assets of PLN 114.6 million.

Annual Report of 11 Bit Studios S.A. for 2020: Poland

The 2020 annual report for 11 bit studios S.A. details a period of record-breaking financial performance and strategic transition for the Warsaw-based video game developer and publisher.

• 11 bit studios achieved record financial performance in 2020, with revenue increasing 22.3% to PLN 87.1 million and net profit rising 57.5% to PLN 37.36 million despite releasing no new major titles.
• Growth was driven by the sustained monetization of the existing portfolio, led by Frostpunk, and a publishing division that accounted for 29% of total annual revenue.
• The company maintains a strong liquidity position with PLN 107.7 million in financial resources, allowing it to fund the development of three new in-house teams and proprietary projects entirely through internal cash reserves.

Annual Report 11 Bit Studios S.A. for 2020

In 2020, 11 bit studios S.A. achieved its strongest financial performance to date, characterized by record-breaking revenues of 87.1 million PLN and a net profit of 37.36 million PLN, representing a 57.5% year-over-year increase.

• 11 bit studios achieved record financial performance in 2020 with 87.1 million PLN in revenue and a 57.5% year-over-year increase in net profit to 37.36 million PLN.
• The company maintains a debt-free balance sheet with 107.7 million PLN in liquid assets, enabling full self-financing for its current development and publishing pipeline.
• Core franchises Frostpunk and This War of Mine remain the primary revenue drivers, while the publishing division grew to account for 29% of total annual revenue.

Raport Bieżący Nr 45/2020

PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish video game developer and publisher, has formally announced the nomination of Lech Klimkowski for a position on the company’s Supervisory Board.

• PlayWay S.A. has nominated Lech Klimkowski for a position on its Supervisory Board.
• The nomination was submitted by shareholder ACRX Investments Limited ahead of the Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for November 27, 2020.
• This appointment process serves as a formal update to the company's governance agenda established in late October 2020.

Half-Year Report of 11 Bit Studios S.A. for the First Half of 2020

11 bit studios S.A. achieved the second-best half-year financial performance in its history during the first half of 2020, characterized by a 63.2% year-on-year revenue increase to PLN 50.2 million and a 237% surge in net profit to over PLN 25.0 million.

• 11 bit studios achieved its second-best half-year performance in H1 2020, with revenue rising 63.2% year-on-year to PLN 50.2 million and net profit surging 237% to over PLN 25.0 million.
• The company holds a strong liquidity position with PLN 114.2 million in total financial assets and over PLN 95 million in cash reserves, which are being used to self-finance three major internal projects: 'Project 8', 'Dolly', and 'Eleanor'.
• The publisher is strategically shifting away from the indie segment toward higher-budget productions, highlighted by the migration of 'Project 8' to Unreal Engine 5.

Kadokawa Financial Results: 1st Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

Kadokawa Corporation’s financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2020, demonstrate resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, characterized by a 3.2% year-over-year increase in operating profit to 3,581 million JPY, despite a 5.5% decline in net sales to 47,023 million JPY.

• Kadokawa Corporation reported a 3.2% year-over-year increase in operating profit to 3,581 million JPY for the first quarter ending June 30, 2020, despite a 5.5% decline in net sales to 47,023 million JPY.
• The publication segment drove performance with a 6.1% increase in net sales, fueled by a record quarterly high of 10,100 million JPY in e-book and e-magazine revenue.
• The video and game segment faced significant contraction, with net sales falling 18.2% and operating profit dropping 41.1% due to theater closures and animation production delays.

Raport bieżący nr 22/2020: Wypłata dywidendy przez spółkę zależną

The management of PlayWay S.A. announced a significant financial distribution resulting from the 2019 fiscal performance of its subsidiary, Frozen District Sp. z o.o.

• PlayWay S.A. received a 11.2 million PLN dividend payout from its subsidiary, Frozen District Sp. z o.o., following the 2019 fiscal year.
• Frozen District Sp. z o.o. generated a total annual net profit of 18.923 million PLN, driven largely by the commercial success of the title House Flipper.
• The subsidiary allocated 14 million PLN of its 2019 net profit toward dividend payments for shareholders.

Half-Year Report of 11 Bit Studios S.A. for H1 2019

During the first half of 2019, 11 bit studios S.A. focused on transitioning from an indie developer to a larger-scale producer of proprietary and third-party titles.

• 11 bit studios reported H1 2019 revenue of PLN 30.7 million and a net profit of PLN 6.4 million, marking a decline from the record-breaking H1 2018 period.
• The company maintains a strong financial position with PLN 126.6 million in total assets and approximately PLN 84 million in cash and liquid assets, enabling self-funded operations.
• Core portfolio performance remains steady, with Frostpunk reaching 1.4 million copies sold and Moonlighter surpassing 1 million players.

Stillfront Group Acquisition of KIXEYE, Inc.

Stillfront Group’s acquisition of KIXEYE, Inc. serves to bolster the company’s market position and expand its portfolio of indie game developers.

Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2019: Nintendo

The fiscal year ended March 2019 marked a period of sustained growth for Nintendo, characterized by the continued momentum of the Nintendo Switch platform across Japan, North America, and Europe.

Nippon Ichi Software Q3 2019 Financial Results

Nippon Ichi Software’s financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, reflect a period of steady profitability despite a slight contraction in top-line revenue.

• Nippon Ichi Software reported Q3 net sales of 3.60 billion yen, a 4.6% year-over-year decrease, while operating profit grew 12.7% to 622 million yen.
• Net income for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2018, remained stable at 431 million yen, representing a marginal 0.2% increase.
• The company maintained its initial full-year earnings forecast, projecting annual sales of 4.57 billion yen and a net profit of 175 million yen.