Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statement of the CD PROJEKT Group for Q3 2024

Key insights

6 takeaways

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CD PROJEKT reported a Q3 2024 net profit of 78.1 million PLN, a decline driven by the lack of a major product launch comparable to the previous year's Phantom Liberty expansion.See it on page 17
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The company maintains a strong financial position with 2.76 billion PLN in total assets and 1.4 billion PLN in liquid reserves, including cash, bank deposits, and government bonds.See it on page 10
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Digital distribution remains the primary revenue driver, accounting for over 95% of total sales, with North America serving as the dominant market at approximately 74% of revenue.See it on page 70
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The 'RED 2.0' strategy is driving a transition to a multi-project production model, focusing on the development of five major titles: Polaris, Sirius, Orion, Canis Majoris, and Hadar.See it on page 48
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The Group is undergoing significant corporate governance changes, including the resignation of key Management and Supervisory Board members and the scheduling of an Extraordinary General Meeting to address board composition.See it on page 87
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The GOG.COM platform, which hosts a catalog of over 11,000 products, reported a minor loss for the third quarter of 2024.See it on page 47

Summary

The CD PROJEKT Group’s financial results for the first nine months of 2024 reflect a period of transition characterized by a year-over-year decline in net profit and revenue. For the third quarter of 2024, the Group reported a net profit of 78.1 million PLN, down from the previous year, primarily due to the absence of a major product launch comparable to the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion. Despite these lower earnings, the company maintains a robust financial foundation, evidenced by 2.76 billion PLN in total assets and 1.4 billion PLN in liquid reserves, including cash, bank deposits, and government bonds.

The Group’s strategic focus remains centered on the "RED 2.0" transformation, which prioritizes the integration of Unreal Engine 5 and the concurrent development of multiple high-profile projects, including Polaris, Sirius, Orion, Canis Majoris, and Hadar. This shift toward a multi-project production model is supported by significant capitalization of development costs and a reliance on digital distribution, which accounted for over 95% of total revenue. North America continues to serve as the primary market, representing approximately 74% of sales, while the GOG.COM platform maintains a vast catalog of over 11,000 products despite reporting a minor quarterly loss.

Operational stability remains a priority, with the Group reporting no material negative impacts from regional geopolitical tensions. However, the company is navigating a period of corporate governance evolution, marked by significant leadership changes, including the resignation of key Management and Supervisory Board members and the scheduling of an Extraordinary General Meeting to address future board composition. While the company faces ongoing legal and administrative proceedings, its strong liquidity, effective tax management, and long-term incentive plans underscore a commitment to sustained growth and risk diversification as it advances its development pipeline.