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Skonsolidowany Raport Kwartalny Za Pierwszy Kwartał 2023 Roku

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The financial performance of People Can Fly (PCF) Group S.A. during the first quarter of 2023 reflects a period of strategic capital adjustment and continued investment in development, resulting in a net loss of approximately 4.56 million PLN. As of March 31, 2023, the total equity attributable to the parent company stood at 267.3 million PLN. This fiscal position was influenced by the issuance of Series E shares, which successfully increased the share capital to 602,000 PLN and significantly bolstered the share premium account to 128.1 million PLN. Operational activities during this period were centered at the group’s headquarters in Warsaw, Poland, focusing on the transition from previous fiscal arrangements to a new capital structure. While the first quarter of the prior year was characterized by equity fluctuations related to the valuation of warrants for the publisher Square Enix, the current reporting period highlights a shift toward internal equity growth through share issuance. These movements indicate a focus on securing liquidity and stabilizing the balance sheet to support ongoing project pipelines. The scope of these findings covers the consolidated financial health of the group across its global operations for the three-month period ending March 31, 2023. By prioritizing the expansion of share capital and managing the transition of its equity accounts, the group maintains a substantial equity base despite the reported quarterly net loss. This financial snapshot underscores a phase of corporate restructuring and capital acquisition aimed at sustaining the developer's long-term production capabilities within the competitive international gaming market.

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