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Raport bieżący nr 52/2017: Zawarcie umowy inwestycyjnej
31 Jul 20171 pages~1 min full read
PlayWay S.A. acquired a 50.01% controlling interest in the newly rebranded Game Operators Sp. z o.o. (formerly Creative Octopus) through a 495,000 PLN capital injection.
All economic and moral copyrights for the '911 Operator' franchise were transferred to Game Operators Sp. z o.o. to consolidate future revenue streams.
The partnership aims to scale production by establishing five new development teams focused on porting '911 Operator' to mobile and console platforms.
The agreement mandates the development of a successor title, '112 Operator', as part of the company's long-term growth strategy.
This July 2017 transaction marks a formal transition from individual project management to an institutionalized corporate structure for the 'Operator' series.
PlayWay S.A. has entered into a strategic investment agreement with Bartłomiej Gajewski to restructure and expand the development operations surrounding the 911 Operator franchise. This agreement involves a capital increase in Creative Octopus Sp. z o.o., which is slated for rebranding as Game Operators Sp. z o.o. The transaction includes a total cash contribution of 495,000 PLN, resulting in a shareholding structure where PlayWay holds a 50.01% controlling interest and the partner retains 49.99%.
A critical component of this partnership is the transfer of all economic and moral copyrights for the title 911 Operator from both parties to the newly formed Game Operators entity. This consolidation ensures that all future revenue streams generated by the game will flow directly to the subsidiary. The strategic scope of the new company focuses on scaling production capabilities by establishing five new development teams. These teams are tasked with the ongoing modification and porting of 911 Operator to mobile and console platforms, alongside the development of a successor title, 112 Operator.
This corporate action, disclosed in July 2017 under market abuse regulations, signifies a formal transition from individual project management to a dedicated corporate structure for the franchise. By securing the intellectual property and funding new development pipelines, the agreement establishes a long-term framework for the growth of the Operator series within the Polish game development sector. The move reflects a broader industry trend of major publishers formalizing partnerships with lead creators to institutionalize successful indie intellectual properties.
