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Skonsolidowany Raport Kwartalny Za Trzeci Kwartał 2023 Roku

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PCF Group S.A. transitioned through a period of intensive capital restructuring and strategic pivot during the first three quarters of 2023. The primary objective was to secure funding for an ambitious shift toward self-publishing and "Game-as-a-Service" models while maintaining its established work-for-hire operations. Geographically, the Group expanded its international footprint, particularly in Ireland and Canada, while managing a diverse portfolio of AAA projects including partnerships with Square Enix and Microsoft. Financial performance during this period was characterized by a significant downturn in profitability, with the Group reporting a consolidated net loss of 13.4 million PLN compared to a 42.1 million PLN profit in the previous year. Sales revenues fell to 111.2 million PLN, driven by a 20% increase in operating costs as the company scaled its development and publishing infrastructure. Despite these operational losses, the Group’s balance sheet strengthened considerably. Total assets grew to 579.9 million PLN, supported by a major capital increase that raised approximately 241 million PLN through the issuance of new shares. This influx of capital, which included Krafton Inc. becoming a strategic anchor investor with a 10% stake, bolstered cash reserves to 173.8 million PLN. The Group’s strategic focus remains divided between high-profile collaborations and internal IP development. While the work-for-hire segment continues to be the primary revenue driver, substantial investments were directed toward self-published projects such as Bifrost and Victoria. However, the Group also demonstrated fiscal discipline by scaling back Project Dagger and halting negotiations on Project Dolphin due to external market pressures. Looking forward, the Board has prioritized long-term growth over immediate returns, recommending no dividend payments until at least 2025 to ensure sufficient liquidity for its expanding production pipeline.

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