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Raport Bieżący Nr 17/2016: Zawarcie Umowy Inwestycyjnej

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PlayWay S.A. has formalized an investment agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Katowice-based development studio Rejected Games. This strategic move, finalized in November 2016, involves the investor providing a cash contribution of 249,945 PLN in exchange for newly issued shares. Following the capital increase, PlayWay holds a 57% controlling interest in the entity, while the remaining equity is distributed among three individual partners: Jacek Polaczek at 17%, and Maciej Latocha and Łukasz Stąporek at 13% each. The primary objective of this partnership is the development of the computer game titled Mr. Prepper. This investment aligns with the broader industry trend of major publishers securing intellectual property and creative talent through the formation of subsidiary studios. By establishing a controlling stake, the investor secures oversight of the project's lifecycle while providing the necessary financial backing to bring the title to market. This transaction represents a specific expansion of a Polish gaming portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2016. The disclosure follows standard regulatory requirements for public companies regarding confidential information and significant capital investments. The focus remains strictly on the PC gaming segment and the specific production of a single identified title, illustrating a targeted approach to studio incubation and project-based financing within the regional development ecosystem.

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