PCF Group raised 235.3 million PLN through a secondary public offering, including a 144.5 million PLN investment from Krafton Inc., which acquired a 10% stake and right of first refusal for select future titles.
Financial performance declined in 1H23, with revenue falling to 68.7 million PLN from 90.6 million PLN in 1H22 and a net loss of 13.1 million PLN reported.
Adjusted EBITDA dropped significantly to 4.0 million PLN from 29.7 million PLN in 1H22, driven by a high comparative base from the previous year and increased operational costs.
The company is scaling its workforce by 16% to 674 employees to support a portfolio of eight active projects, including two work-for-hire titles for Microsoft and three self-published games expected in 2025-2026.
Project Maverick is projected to begin contributing to financial results in the third quarter of 2023.
The group is expanding its market reach with the release of Bulletstorm VR, scheduled for December 2023.
This financial analysis details the performance of PCF Group (People Can Fly) for the first half of 2023, a period characterized by strategic expansion and significant capital raising despite a year-over-year decline in profitability. The group reported revenues of 68.7 million PLN for 1H23, down from 90.6 million PLN in 1H22. This decrease, alongside a drop in adjusted EBITDA from 29.7 million PLN to 4.0 million PLN and a net loss of 13.1 million PLN, is attributed to a high comparative base in 2022 following the termination of the Take-Two Interactive contract and the release of Green Hell VR. Current results were also impacted by increased operational scale, with the workforce growing 16% to 674 employees.
The group’s portfolio remains robust, featuring eight projects across various stages of development. Key highlights include two work-for-hire projects for Microsoft (Maverick and Gemini) and three self-published titles (Dagger, Bifrost, and Victoria) slated for 2025-2026. Project Maverick is expected to contribute significantly to financial results starting in the third quarter of 2023. Additionally, the group is expanding into the VR market with Bulletstorm VR, scheduled for release in December 2023.
A pivotal development in 1H23 was the successful completion of a secondary public offering (SPO), raising 235.3 million PLN to fund the group’s updated strategy. This process brought Krafton Inc. on as a strategic investor with a 10% stake following a 144.5 million PLN investment. The agreement grants Krafton specific rights, including right of first refusal for publishing certain upcoming titles. Geographically, the group maintains a strong international presence with studios across Europe and North America, positioning itself for long-term growth through a mix of work-for-hire and self-publishing models.
