Frontier Developments plc reported a significant financial turnaround in FY25 (ended May 31, 2025), moving from an operating loss of £28.4 million in FY24 to an operating profit of £12.7 million. Adjusted Operating Profit also substantially increased to £13.2 million from £4.6 million in FY24.
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Revenue saw a slight increase to £90.6 million in FY25 from £89.3 million in FY24, while the cash balance at year-end grew significantly to £42.5 million from £29.5 million.
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The improved financial performance was largely driven by a 42% reduction in total operating expenditure, which fell to £54.6 million in FY25 from £94.6 million in FY24, primarily due to a £28.2 million decrease in amortisation and impairment charges.
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The company's 'Creative Management Simulation' (CMS) strategy delivered, and outside of CMS, Elite Dangerous saw excellent revenue growth of 76% year-on-year.
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Frontier established a new Executive Board in June 2025, creating three new senior roles (Chief People Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Marketing Officer) to enhance strategic delivery and improve leadership structure.
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Gross profit increased to £63.3 million in FY25, up from £61.3 million in FY24, with an improved gross margin of 70% (up from 69%) due to a greater share of revenue from own-IP games.
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Frontier Developments plc reported a significant financial turnaround in FY25 (ended May 31, 2025), moving from an operating loss of £28.4 million in FY24 to an operating profit of £12.7 million. Adjusted Operating Profit also substantially increased to £13.2 million from £4.6 million in FY24.
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Revenue saw a slight increase to £90.6 million in FY25 from £89.3 million in FY24, while the cash balance at year-end grew significantly to £42.5 million from £29.5 million.
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The improved financial performance was largely driven by a 42% reduction in total operating expenditure, which fell to £54.6 million in FY25 from £94.6 million in FY24, primarily due to a £28.2 million decrease in amortisation and impairment charges.
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The company's 'Creative Management Simulation' (CMS) strategy delivered, and outside of CMS, Elite Dangerous saw excellent revenue growth of 76% year-on-year.
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Frontier established a new Executive Board in June 2025, creating three new senior roles (Chief People Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Marketing Officer) to enhance strategic delivery and improve leadership structure.
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Gross profit increased to £63.3 million in FY25, up from £61.3 million in FY24, with an improved gross margin of 70% (up from 69%) due to a greater share of revenue from own-IP games.