PCF Group Current Report No. 45/2023: Shareholder Notification Under Article 69

PCF Group S.A., the Warsaw-based parent company of the international game development studio People Can Fly, announced a significant change in its shareholder structure following a formal notification received on August 30, 2023. The disclosure confirms that Nationale-Nederlanden Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny (OFE), a major Polish open-ended pension fund, has increased its investment in the company to a level that exceeds the 5% threshold of total voting rights. This transaction marks a notable shift in the studio’s institutional ownership, signaling increased confidence from a major domestic financial institution.

The notification was issued in compliance with Article 69 of the Polish Act on Public Offering, which mandates the disclosure of significant blocks of shares in publicly traded companies. While the specific number of shares acquired and the exact resulting percentage were not detailed in the primary announcement text, the crossing of the 5% threshold represents a regulatory milestone that requires immediate public transparency. This development pertains specifically to the Polish capital market and the ownership of PCF Group S.A. as listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

This change in equity distribution occurs within the context of the studio's broader corporate evolution as a publicly traded entity. By securing a larger stake from a prominent institutional investor like Nationale-Nederlanden OFE, the company demonstrates a stabilizing presence within its shareholder base. The reporting follows standard legal procedures for public companies in Poland, ensuring that market participants are informed of shifts in influence and voting power that could impact future corporate governance and strategic decision-making.