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Raport Bieżący Nr 6/2019

18 January 20191 pages146 words

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The management of PlayWay S.A. announced a significant restructuring of the share capital within its subsidiary, Baked Games Sp. z o.o., based in Czeladź. Following an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on January 18, 2019, a resolution was passed to increase the share capital of the development studio from 100,000 PLN to 211,200 PLN. This expansion was achieved through the issuance of 1,112 new shares, which were collectively acquired by PlayWay S.A., three individual developers, and a new external partner for a total investment value of 352,000 PLN. The resulting ownership structure following the registration of this capital increase in the National Court Register establishes a diversified stakeholder base. PlayWay S.A. maintains a substantial position with 41.67% of the shares, while the group of individual developers holds a majority stake of 53.03%. The remaining 5.30% is held by the newly introduced partner. This financial maneuver serves to solidify the capital base of the studio, which is primarily recognized for the development of the title Prison Simulator. This corporate action, disclosed under market abuse regulations regarding inside information, reflects the ongoing strategic investment activities within the Polish game development sector during early 2019. By reconfiguring the equity distribution and injecting fresh capital, the move aligns the interests of the parent company, the creative leadership, and external investors to support the studio's production pipeline and operational stability.

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