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Investor Presentation: February 2026

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Take-Two Interactive enters 2026 positioned for unprecedented growth, driven by a record development pipeline and the strategic integration of its mobile and console divisions. The company’s financial trajectory is anchored by the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, officially scheduled for November 19, 2026. This flagship title leads a portfolio that includes thirteen franchises with over five million units sold each, supported by a global workforce of over 10,000 employees. Management anticipates a total addressable market of $199 billion by the end of 2026, fueled by a steady 4% compound annual growth rate in mobile gaming and a robust install base of 138 million current-generation consoles. The 2K label continues to provide a stable foundation for recurrent consumer spending, primarily through the NBA 2K franchise, which has surpassed 170 million lifetime units. Recent commercial successes, such as the August 2025 launch of Mafia: The Old Country and the critical acclaim for Borderlands 4, demonstrate the company's ability to maintain momentum across its premium "Immersive Core" segment. Furthermore, upcoming titles like Civilization VII show strong pre-launch engagement, with nearly two million wishlists on Steam, signaling continued demand for established intellectual properties through fiscal year 2028. The acquisition of Zynga has fundamentally reshaped the corporate revenue profile, with mobile gaming now accounting for 51% of the $5.6 billion in net bookings recorded for fiscal year 2025. This segment utilizes a "Bold Beat" live services strategy and a "hybrid+" catalog approach to bridge the gap between hyper-casual accessibility and deep monetization. With over 10 billion lifetime downloads across its mobile portfolio, the company is leveraging established hits alongside new entries like Match Factory! to capture a larger share of the mobile market. This diversified approach balances high-stakes console blockbusters with steady, high-margin mobile revenue.

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