Updated Mar 23, 2026 by PCF Group
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PCF Group S.A. has initiated a significant workforce reduction following the recent suspension of development on Project Bifrost. This strategic decision marks a shift in the company’s internal resource allocation, as the project was previously being developed under a self-publishing model funded entirely by the company’s own capital. The move reflects a broader effort to streamline operations and mitigate financial exposure associated with the project’s cessation. The restructuring impacts over 50 employees who were directly involved in the development of Project Bifrost. To retain institutional knowledge and maintain operational continuity, the company has extended offers to the remaining staff members to transition into roles within other active projects currently under development by the group. This approach aims to preserve human capital while pivoting resources toward more viable production pipelines. These actions represent a definitive step in the company’s management of its current portfolio. By reassigning personnel and reducing the headcount associated with the halted project, the organization is adjusting its cost structure to align with its updated strategic priorities. Future updates regarding the status of Project Bifrost will be disclosed as they arise, ensuring transparency regarding the company’s ongoing development activities and organizational adjustments.
PEOPLE CAN FLY Raport bieżący nr 18/2025 Data sporządzenia: 4 czerwca 2025 r. Temat: Podjęcie decyzji o redukcji zespołu deweloperskiego projektu Bifrost Podstawa prawna: Art. 17 ust. 1 Rozporządzenia MAR Treść raportu: W nawiązaniu do raportu bieżącego nr 16/2025 z dnia 1 czerwca 2025 r. w sprawie zawieszenia dalszych prac nad projektem Bifrost, Zarząd PCF Group S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie („Spółka”) informuje, że w dniu 4 czerwca 2025 r. podjął decyzję o redukcji zespołu deweloperskiego dedykowanego produkcji projektu Bifrost, realizowanego przez grupę kapitałową Spółki („Grupa”) w modelu self-publishing, tj. przez Grupę jako wydawcę, ze środków własnych Grupy. W konsekwencji podjęcia powyższej decyzji: − ponad 50 osób zostało objętych redukcją zatrudnienia; − pozostałym osobom zostały złożone propozycje przeniesienia do pracy nad innymi projektami realizowanymi przez Grupę. W przypadku pojawienia się nowych informacji na temat projektu Bifrost zostaną one przekazane przez Spółkę do wiadomości publicznej w odrębnych raportach bieżących, zgodnie z obowiązującymi przepisami prawa.
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The decision to downsize the development team for the Bifrost project was formally adopted on 4 June 2025 by the board of PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, invoking the authority granted under Article 17, paragraph 1 of the MAR Regulation. The primary objective of the decision is to align the project’s staffing levels with the company’s strategic shift toward self‑publishing, financed entirely from the Group’s own resources. Implementation of the decision will affect more than fifty employees, who are subject to termination of employment. Remaining staff members have been offered relocation to other ongoing projects within the Group, reflecting an effort to retain talent while consolidating development activities. The action follows an earlier suspension of work on Bifrost reported on 1 June 2025, indicating a continued reassessment of the project’s viability. The scope of the announcement is limited to PCF Group’s internal operations, covering its Warsaw‑based corporate entity and its self‑publishing development model. No external market or geographic data are presented, and the report does not rely on survey methodology; instead, it is based on internal governance procedures and legal compliance requirements. Future updates concerning Bifrost will be communicated through separate current reports in accordance with applicable legal provisions.
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