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Enad Global 7 Annual Report 2023

Enad Global 7 achieved a significant financial turnaround in 2023, reporting net revenue of SEK 2,045 million and a net profit of SEK 199.6 million, a marked improvement over the substantial losses recorded in 2022.

• Enad Global 7 achieved a financial turnaround in 2023 with SEK 2,045 million in net revenue and a net profit of SEK 199.6 million, reversing the losses recorded in 2022.
• The company has set a 2026 financial target of SEK 3 billion in revenue and SEK 1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, supported by a planned SEK 360 million investment in middle-market publishing and new growth vectors.
• Financial stability has been strengthened by eliminating all external debt liabilities and maintaining a liquidity position of approximately SEK 480 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Enad Global 7 Year-End and Q4 Report 2023

Enad Global 7 achieved a significant financial turnaround during the 2023 fiscal year, transitioning from a substantial net loss in 2022 to a net profit of SEK 205.1 million.

Annual Report: January – December 2024

Enad Global 7 (EG7) experienced a period of significant transition and consolidation during the 2024 fiscal year, characterized by strategic restructuring in response to a volatile global gaming market.

• EG7 reported a net loss of SEK 236.4 million in 2024, driven by a 16.2 percent revenue decline to SEK 1,713.0 million and a SEK 342.3 million goodwill impairment.
• Management initiated cost-saving measures, including the closure of Toadman and restructuring at Piranha Games, to achieve SEK 191.0 million in annual savings by the second half of 2025.
• The group’s live-service portfolio, led by Daybreak and Big Blue Bubble, generated 68.9 percent of total revenue, serving as the primary source of cash flow stability.

Enad Global 7 Interim Report: Jul-Sep 2023

Enad Global 7 demonstrated robust financial performance during the third quarter of 2023, achieving net revenue of SEK 517.3 million, which represents a 16.4% year-over-year organic growth rate.

• Enad Global 7 set a 2026 financial target of SEK 3 billion in revenue and SEK 1 billion in adjusted EBITDA.
• Q3 2023 net revenue reached SEK 517.3 million, reflecting 16.4% year-over-year organic growth.
• Cumulative revenue for the first nine months of 2023 totaled SEK 1,571.9 million, up from SEK 1,306.9 million during the same period in 2022.

Enad Global 7 Interim Report: Apr-Jun 2023

Enad Global 7 demonstrated a robust financial recovery during the second quarter of 2023, characterized by a shift toward profitability and improved operational efficiency.

• Enad Global 7 shifted to profitability in the first half of 2023, reporting a net profit of SEK 89.7 million compared to a net loss during the same period in 2022.
• The company achieved a 4.3% year-over-year revenue increase to SEK 482.9 million in Q2 2023, driven by strong performance from titles including My Singing Monsters, Core Keeper, and Shadows of Doubt.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 34.4% to SEK 113.3 million, representing a 23.5% margin for the quarter.

Enad Global 7 Interim Report: Jan–Mar 2023

Enad Global 7 achieved record-breaking financial results during the first quarter of 2023, characterized by a 43 percent year-over-year increase in net revenue to SEK 571.7 million.

• Enad Global 7 reported record Q1 2023 net revenue of SEK 571.7 million, a 43% increase year-over-year.
• The Game segment grew by 86%, driven primarily by the strong performance of Big Blue Bubble’s title, My Singing Monsters.
• The company eliminated all external bank debt, moving to a net cash position of SEK 447.9 million as of March 31, 2023.

Enad Global 7 Annual Report 2022

Enad Global 7 (EG7) navigated a transformative 2022 fiscal year characterized by significant revenue growth alongside substantial structural restructuring.

• EG7 reported a net loss of SEK 1,238.9 million in 2022, primarily due to asset impairments from the sale of its Russian subsidiary, Innova, and the cancellation of a high-profile Marvel project.
• Net revenue grew by 27.1% to SEK 1,865.9 million, driven by strong performance in the Games segment from 'The Lord of the Rings Online' and 'My Singing Monsters', alongside a 12% expansion in the Services segment.
• The company significantly improved its financial position by reducing liabilities to credit institutions and maintaining a robust equity ratio of 78.8%.

Enad Global 7 Year-End and Q4 Report 2022

Enad Global 7 experienced a transformative 2022, characterized by robust top-line growth alongside a strategic pivot toward a service-oriented business model.

• Enad Global 7 reported a net loss of SEK 1,239.0 million for 2022, primarily driven by a SEK 308.6 million write-down in R&D and costs associated with discontinued operations.
• Annual net revenue grew by 27.1% to SEK 1,865.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 48.6% to SEK 482.8 million.
• The company is pivoting its business model toward work-for-hire services, resulting in the cancellation of internal projects at the Toadman and Antimatter Games studios.

Ubisoft Updates Financial Targets and Release Schedule for 2019-20: Communication of Initial Targets for 2020-21

Ubisoft has significantly revised its financial outlook for the 2019-20 fiscal year, citing disappointing commercial performance from recent AAA releases and a strategic decision to delay several high-profile titles.

• Ubisoft slashed its 2019-20 net bookings target from €2,185 million to €1,450 million and reduced non-IFRS operating income projections from €480 million to a range of €20 million to €50 million.
• The company delayed the releases of Watch_Dogs Legion, Gods & Monsters, and Rainbow Six Quarantine to the 2020-21 fiscal year to allow for additional development time and gameplay refinement.
• Management attributed the financial downturn to the underperformance of Ghost Recon Breakpoint and The Division 2, noting difficulties in maintaining momentum for live-service sequels and a lack of product differentiation.

Consolidated Financial Results for the Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2015: Square Enix Holdings

Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the three-month period ending June 30, 2015, driven primarily by the robust performance of its Digital Entertainment segment.

• Square Enix reported strong Q1 growth for the period ending June 30, 2015, with net sales reaching ¥42,282 million (up 12.0% YoY) and operating income rising 56.1% to ¥7,912 million.
• The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, saw net sales increase 29.2% to ¥30,297 million and operating income jump 81.6% to ¥8,191 million.
• Digital Entertainment growth was fueled by strong performance in smartphone and PC browser titles like 'DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS SUPER LIGHT' and 'FINAL FANTASY RECORD KEEPER,' alongside steady results from 'FINAL FANTASY XIV' and 'DRAGON QUEST X'.

Square Enix Annual Report FY2014

Square Enix achieved a significant financial recovery during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, returning to profitability with a net income of ¥6.5 billion following substantial losses the previous year.

• Square Enix returned to profitability in FY2014 with a net income of ¥6.5 billion and net sales of ¥155 billion, recovering from substantial losses in the previous fiscal year.
• The Digital Entertainment segment served as the primary growth engine, generating over ¥94 billion in revenue through the success of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and mobile titles like Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light.
• The company shifted to a digital-first strategy, prioritizing cloud gaming, variable pricing, and shorter development cycles to reduce reliance on traditional console disc distribution.

Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2012

Square Enix Holdings reported its consolidated financial results for the three-month period ending June 30, 2012, reflecting a challenging start to the fiscal year.

• Square Enix reported a consolidated net loss of ¥2,077 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2012, a significant decline from the ¥690 million net income recorded in the same period of 2011.
• Operating income swung from a profit of ¥2,178 million in Q1 2011 to an operating loss of ¥1,163 million in Q1 2012, despite a slight 1.6% increase in net sales to ¥24,914 million.
• The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's largest division, reported an operating loss of ¥111 million compared to a profit of ¥2,834 million in the prior year, driven by weak console game sales.