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2021-22 Annual Sales: Audited Consolidated Results

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Nacon’s audited consolidated results for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2022 show sales of €155.9 million, a decline of 12.3 % from the previous year’s €177.8 million, driven largely by a 21.1 % drop in the Games segment after postponing several releases to FY 2022‑23. The Accessories segment, however, remained resilient amid global console shortages, recording €96.6 million in sales (down 6.3 %) and contributing a higher proportion of revenue (62 % versus 58 % previously). Gross margin fell to €77.8 million (49.9 % of sales) from €93.5 million (52.6 %) due to the altered product mix, though price increases offset rising shipping and raw‑material costs. EBITDA contracted 26 % to €44.6 million (28.6 % of sales), and current operating income dropped 41.6 % to €19.0 million (12.2 % of sales). Net profit fell 45.3 % to €10.0 million (6.4 % of sales). The balance sheet reflects significant investment activity: shareholders’ equity rose to €228.4 million, new bank debt of €52.5 million was issued at sub‑1 % interest, and net debt remained low at €10.4 million. Working capital increased by €8.7 million due to higher inventories, while operating cash flow reached €32.4 million and intangible CAPEX totaled €57.4 million. Over the past two years, Nacon has invested over €100 million in game development and acquired nine studios, expanding its pipeline to 46 titles from 33. Management projects a sharp rebound in FY 2022‑23, targeting sales above €250 million and a current operating margin exceeding €50 million, supported by new releases such as *Vampire: The Masquerade®‑Swansong* and *The Lord of the Rings Gollum*. The company will continue external growth through studio acquisitions, notably Midgar Studio and Daedalic Entertainment.

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