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Interim Report: January – September 2024

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Paradox Interactive reported a significant increase in profitability for the third quarter of 2024 despite a broader year-to-date decline in revenue. Quarterly revenues rose 2% to MSEK 434.0, while operating profit surged 67% to MSEK 142.8. This quarterly performance was driven by core titles including Cities: Skylines, Crusader Kings III, Hearts of Iron IV, and Stellaris, alongside the full release of Mechabellum. However, for the first nine months of 2024, revenues decreased by 9% to MSEK 1,491.8, and operating profit fell 39% to MSEK 326.1, largely due to MSEK 208.0 in write-downs related to the cancellation of Life by You and the performance of The Lamplighters League. The strategic focus has shifted toward doubling down on the core Grand Strategy and Management niches while streamlining third-party publishing processes. This transition included the indefinite delay of Prison Architect 2 to ensure product quality. Geographically, the United States remains the dominant market, accounting for approximately 86% of year-to-date revenue. From a platform perspective, PC remains the primary segment, contributing MSEK 1,285.6 of total revenue, with the Steam platform alone representing the vast majority of group sales. Financial stability remains high with a cash balance of MSEK 1,190.4 and an equity/assets ratio of 80%. While the average number of employees decreased from 634 to 584 year-over-year, the company maintains an active pipeline of eight games. The methodology for these findings involves a condensed interim financial report prepared under IAS 34 and reviewed by external auditors, covering the global operations of the Stockholm-based parent company and its five international studios for the period ending September 30, 2024.

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