Updated Mar 17, 2026 by PlayWay
Legal · October 20, 2022
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PlayWay S.A., a prominent Warsaw-based game developer and publisher, has finalized the complete divestment of its ownership stake in SimFabric S.A. This regulatory disclosure, issued in October 2022, confirms the settlement of a transaction involving the sale of 2,810,000 shares. These shares represented a significant 44.96% interest in the total voting rights at the General Meeting of SimFabric S.A., a company listed on the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The financial terms of the divestment involved a sale price of 2.00 PLN per share, with each share carrying a nominal value of 0.10 PLN. Following the settlement of this transaction, PlayWay S.A. no longer holds any equity interest or voting rights in SimFabric S.A. This move marks a definitive exit for the parent company from its substantial position in the subsidiary, concluding a process previously outlined in earlier corporate communications from the same month. The transaction was executed in compliance with Polish public offering laws and the European Union’s Market Abuse Regulation regarding the disclosure of inside information. By liquidating its entire holding of over 2.8 million shares, PlayWay S.A. has effectively shifted its portfolio composition within the Polish gaming sector. The notification serves as a formal update to investors and regulatory bodies concerning the change in major shareholdings and the resulting lack of capital ties between the two entities.
System: ESPI Typ raportu: raport bieżący Numer: 15/ 2022 godz. 19:39 Data sporządzenia raportu: 2022 -10 -20 __________________ Temat: Informacja o transakcji zbycia akcji SimFabric S.A. Podstawa prawna: Art. 17 ust. 1 MAR – informacje poufne Treść: Zarząd spółki PlayWay S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie („Emitent”), w nawiązaniu do raportu bieżącego Emitenta 13/2022 z dnia 5 października 2022 roku oraz raportu bieżącego Emitenta 14/2022 z dnia 14 października 2022 roku, informuje, że w związku z rozliczeniem transakcji zbycia wszystkich posiadanych przez Emitenta akcji spółki SimFabric S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie („Spółka”), dopuszczonych do obrotu na rynku regulowanym prowadzonym przez Giełdę Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie S.A. oraz oznaczonych kodem ISIN: PLSMFBC00016 („Transakcja”), Emitent przekazał do Spółki zawiadomienie w trybie art. 69 ust. 1 pkt 2) i art. 69 ust. 2 pkt 2) ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 roku o ofercie publicznej i warunkach wprowadzania instrumentów finansowych do zorganizowanego systemu obrotu oraz o spółkach publicznych. W ramach Transakcji Emitent dokonał zbycia 2.810.000 (dwa miliony osiemset dziesięć tysięcy) akcji Spółki, o wartości nominalnej 0,10 PLN (dziesięć groszy) każda, uprawniających do 44,96% (czterdzieści cztery procent 96/100) ogólnej liczby głosów na Walnym Zgromadzeniu Spółki, za cenę sprzedaży jednej akcji 2,00 PLN (dwa złote 00/100). Po rozliczeniu Tra
osiemset dziesięć tysięcy) akcji Spółki, o wartości nominalnej 0,10 PLN (dziesięć groszy) każda, uprawniających do 44,96% (czterdzieści cztery procent 96/100) ogólnej liczby głosów na Walnym Zgromadzeniu Spółki, za cenę sprzedaży jednej akcji 2,00 PLN (dwa złote 00/100). Po rozliczeniu Transakcji Emitent nie posiada żadnych akcji Spółki. Podpisy: Za Zarząd Krzysztof Kostowski Prezes Zarządu
PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish game developer and publisher, initiated the sale of its entire stake in SimFabric S.A. on October 5, 2022. The transaction involves the disposal of up to 2,810,000 shares, representing 44.96% of the total share capital and voting rights in SimFabric. Ipopema Securities S.A. was appointed to manage the accelerated book-building process, which targeted selected domestic and international institutional investors. The divestment strategy is driven by an internal review of synergies among PlayWay Group companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Management determined that SimFabric’s development strategy no longer sufficiently aligned with the parent company's broader objectives. Capital raised from this sale is earmarked for reinvestment into existing and future subsidiaries and development teams within the PlayWay ecosystem. The transaction was structured as a public offering exempt from the requirement to publish a formal prospectus under European Union and Polish regulations. While the process was expected to conclude by October 14, 2022, the terms granted PlayWay the flexibility to adjust the volume of shares or cancel the offering without providing a specific reason. Depending on the final volume sold, the seller may also be subject to lock-up agreements regarding any residual holdings. The offering was specifically restricted from certain jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia, to comply with international securities laws.
PlayWay S.A. announced the successful completion of the book-building process for the sale of its entire remaining stake in SimFabric S.A. on October 14, 2022. This transaction marks a significant divestment for PlayWay, a major player in the Polish gaming sector, as it exits its position in the Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed developer. The sale involves 2,810,000 dematerialized shares, representing 44.96% of the total voting rights and share capital of SimFabric. The sale price was established at 2.00 PLN per share. Following the settlement of this transaction, scheduled for October 17, 2022, PlayWay will no longer hold any shares in SimFabric. This move follows an initial announcement made on October 5, 2022, regarding the intent to launch the accelerated book-building process. The transaction was conducted under the legal framework of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and was restricted to specific jurisdictions, excluding the United States, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Japan to comply with international securities laws. The scope of this action is focused on the Polish capital market, specifically targeting institutional or qualified investors capable of participating in such book-building processes. The divestment reflects a strategic shift or portfolio rebalancing by PlayWay regarding its subsidiary holdings. While the document provides the financial terms and volume of the sale, it also cautions potential investors about the inherent risks associated with equity instruments and the specific operational environment of SimFabric S.A. within the gaming industry.
PlayWay S.A. has finalized the complete divestment of its ownership stake in Movie Games S.A., a developer and publisher listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This transaction marks the formal exit of PlayWay from its position as a major shareholder in the company. The settlement follows preliminary announcements made earlier in January 2023 and fulfills regulatory notification requirements regarding significant changes in shareholding for public companies. The transaction involved the sale of 860,152 shares, each carrying a nominal value of 1.00 PLN. These shares represented a 33.43% stake in the total voting rights at the General Meeting of Movie Games S.A. The shares were sold at a price of 23.00 PLN per share, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately 19.78 million PLN. Following the settlement of this sale, PlayWay S.A. no longer holds any shares or voting rights in Movie Games S.A. This strategic move highlights a significant shift in the relationship between two prominent entities in the Polish gaming sector. By liquidating its entire 33.43% holding, PlayWay has transitioned from a dominant investor to having no equity involvement in Movie Games. The execution of this sale via the regulated market underscores the transparency of the divestment process and adheres to the legal frameworks governing public offerings and financial instruments in Poland.
PlayWay S.A. has finalized the complete divestment of its stake in Big Cheese Studio S.A., a developer listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This transaction involved the sale of 2,202,736 shares, representing 53.27% of the total voting rights at the company’s General Meeting. The sale was executed at a price of 14.15 PLN per share, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure of the Lodz-based studio known for titles such as Cooking Simulator. The settlement of this transaction results in PlayWay S.A. holding zero shares in Big Cheese Studio S.A., effectively ending its status as a parent entity or major shareholder. The total valuation of the divested shares amounts to approximately 31.17 million PLN. This move follows previous regulatory filings from late July 2024 and adheres to the disclosure requirements set forth by the Market Abuse Regulation and the Polish Act on Public Offering. This divestment reflects a strategic portfolio adjustment by PlayWay S.A., one of Poland’s largest game publishers and incubators. By offloading its entire majority stake, the company has realized a significant liquidity event while relinquishing operational and strategic control over Big Cheese Studio. The transaction was formally settled on July 30, 2024, and the necessary notifications regarding the change in shareholding have been submitted to the relevant financial authorities and the subsidiary itself.