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Prezentacja Wyników Q3 2021

1 October 202117 pages1,826 words

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The financial results for PCF Group (People Can Fly) through the third quarter of 2021 reflect a period of significant scaling and strategic expansion. The group reported a 66.2% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching 131.8 million PLN, while net profit rose by 112.6% to 46.4 million PLN. This growth was accompanied by a substantial increase in cash reserves, which grew by 262.6% to 149.8 million PLN, and a 62.7% expansion of the workforce to over 450 employees across global hubs including Warsaw, New York, and Montreal. The operational focus centered on the continued development of the Outriders franchise and the diversification of the production pipeline. Following the release of the New Horizon update, the game saw a significant resurgence in player engagement, including a peak of over 10,000 concurrent users on Steam and an increase in positive player sentiment to 80%. Looking forward, the group is developing several major projects: Project Gemini with Square Enix and Project Dagger with Take-Two Interactive, both slated for 2024, alongside a self-published original IP and two additional projects in the conceptual phase. The updated corporate strategy aims to establish the group as a leading independent developer capable of releasing at least one game annually starting in 2024. This roadmap includes expanding into new genres and the "compact AAA" segment. Financial stability is supported by a shift in revenue structure, where development services remain the primary driver, supplemented by royalties. The group’s methodology for these results follows IFRS standards, with adjusted EBITDA figures accounting for IPO costs and stock-based compensation to provide a normalized view of operational performance.

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