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Quarterly Report of 11 Bit Studios S.A. for the Three Months Ended 31 March 2024

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Financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 reflects a transitional period characterized by steady revenue growth alongside increased operational spending. Revenue rose 3.81% year-on-year to PLN 15.33 million, primarily supported by the publishing division, which contributed 48% of total sales through titles such as The Invincible and The Thaumaturge. Geographically, the United States remains the most critical market, accounting for nearly 74% of total revenue. Despite the top-line growth, the company shifted from a prior-year profit to a net loss of PLN 1.6 million. This decline was driven by a 25.88% increase in operating expenses, largely due to a near-doubling of employee benefits and significant ongoing investments in upcoming proprietary titles. The balance sheet remains robust, with total assets reaching PLN 265.15 million and a strong liquidity position of PLN 40.56 million in cash and equivalents. Capital expenditure focused heavily on development, with PLN 140.7 million currently invested in ongoing projects, most notably Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Project 8. Internal assessments indicate no risk of impairment for these assets, even under conservative revenue scenarios. To preserve capital for these large-scale projects, management has recommended allocating the entirety of the 2023 net profit to statutory reserves rather than issuing dividends. Strategic focus is now directed toward the second half of 2024, which is expected to serve as a major growth catalyst. The upcoming high-profile launches of Frostpunk 2 and The Alters, both of which will debut on PC Game Pass, are central to the company’s medium-term goal of releasing one proprietary and several third-party titles annually. While the company continues to benefit from the "IP Box" tax relief and the successful break-even of indie titles like INDIKA, the long-term financial trajectory remains tied to the successful execution of its major internal development pipeline and the continued expansion of the Frostpunk intellectual property across multiple media formats.

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