2020 Interim Report

IGG Inc. demonstrated a robust financial performance during the first half of 2020, characterized by a strategic pivot toward profitability and capital efficiency despite a 12% year-on-year revenue decline to US$312.3 million. This revenue contraction, largely attributed to the natural lifecycle of legacy gaming titles, was offset by a significant 88% surge in net profit to US$132.8 million. This growth was fueled by disciplined cost management across advertising and research and development, alongside substantial gains from strategic equity investments, most notably in XD Inc.

The company maintained a strong liquidity position throughout the period, ending June 30, 2020, with US$339.9 million in cash and no bank borrowings. This financial stability enabled the firm to return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases totaling US$93.8 million. Total equity grew to US$462.7 million, bolstered by a US$54.3 million increase in the fair value of investments. These results reflect a broader corporate strategy of diversifying beyond core gaming into utility applications and complementary industry investments, while maintaining rigorous oversight of share-based incentive schemes and corporate governance structures.

Operational presence within the People’s Republic of China remains managed through structured contracts, which allow for the consolidation of Fuzhou Tianmeng’s financial results. While these arrangements accounted for a minor portion of total revenue and assets, the company acknowledges the regulatory risks associated with evolving foreign investment laws. To mitigate potential disruptions, the firm maintains a contingency strategy involving alternative domestic publishing partnerships. Overall, the period was defined by successful capital allocation and a transition toward a more diversified, profit-oriented business model that prioritizes long-term shareholder value and operational resilience in the global gaming market.