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Results Presentation: First Nine Months 2022

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This analysis outlines the financial and operational performance of PCF Group S.A. (People Can Fly) for the first nine months of 2022. The primary thesis centers on the company’s strategic transition toward a self-publishing model and the expansion of its global production capabilities, despite facing financial headwinds due to the termination of a major development agreement with Take-Two Interactive. Financial data indicates a year-over-year decline in key metrics. Revenue for the first nine months of 2022 reached 130.9 million PLN, compared to 131.8 million PLN in the same period of 2021. EBITDA fell from 54.9 million PLN to 40.3 million PLN, while net profit decreased from 46.4 million PLN to 42.1 million PLN. These declines are attributed largely to the conclusion of the Take-Two partnership. However, the balance sheet shows a significant increase in development work in progress, rising from 25.9 million PLN at the end of 2021 to 95.7 million PLN by September 30, 2022. This shift reflects higher internal resource allocation toward self-published titles. The geographic and operational scope covers nine locations across Europe and North America, including studios in Warsaw, New York, and Montreal. The workforce grew substantially from 425 employees in September 2021 to 614 by September 2022. The group’s portfolio currently consists of seven projects, including major IPs such as Gemini, Dagger, and Bifrost, alongside VR titles like Thunder and Red. Four of these projects are in the pre-production phase. Methodologically, the findings are based on consolidated financial results and internal management reporting. The data highlights a pivot from purely work-for-hire contracts to a hybrid model emphasizing intellectual property ownership and independent publishing, supported by a growing international team and the integration of specialized studios like Incuvo for VR development.

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