Nacon's net income significantly increased by 46.7% in the first half of 2020/21. This compares to €6.5 million in the first half of 2019/20.
Recurring operating income rose by 47.4% in the first half of 2020/21. The report attributes this to increased revenue, reduced external expenses, and controlled personnel costs.
Page 4 of the reportConsolidated revenue grew by 35.9% in the first half of 2020/21. Gaming accessories revenue more than doubled from €23.6 million to €51.6 million, representing 60% of total revenue.
EBITDA reached €30.4 million in the first half of 2020/21. This represents 35.1% of revenue, up from €23.5 million (37.0% of revenue) in the first half of 2019/20.
Nacon acquired 100% of Neopica Srl on October 19, 2020. The studio is known for developing around 60 games, including Hunting Simulator 1 & 2.
The average effective tax rate decreased to 27.2% in the first half of 2020/21. This is down from 29.6% in the prior year, primarily due to a cut in France’s corporate income tax rate.
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