Updated Apr 30, 2026 by IGG
Financial · November 13, 2013
Published by IGG
IGG Inc. experienced a period of significant financial expansion during the first nine months of 2013, characterized by a 68.2 percent increase in revenue to US$51.3 million and a 74.2 percent rise in adjusted profit to US$11.5 million. This growth trajectory was primarily fueled by a strategic pivot toward mobile game development, most notably the successful market introduction of Castle Clash. By the third quarter of 2013, these efforts solidified the company’s global standing, earning it a position among the top nine game operators on the Google Play platform. The company’s operational evolution was further marked by its listing on the Growth Enterprise Market on October 18, 2013, and the successful conversion of all outstanding redeemable convertible preferred shares into ordinary shares earlier in May. These milestones reflect a broader commitment to strengthening partnerships with major digital ecosystems, including Apple, Google, and Facebook. While the board opted against a dividend payment for this period, the company maintained a focus on long-term portfolio expansion and the implementation of structured share option schemes to incentivize performance. Corporate governance remained a central priority, with the company adhering to most regulatory standards. Although the roles of chairman and CEO are currently consolidated under Mr. Zongjian Cai, the firm maintains rigorous oversight through its audit committee, which reviewed and approved all unaudited financial statements. With no reported competing business interests or unauthorized securities transactions during this timeframe, the company demonstrated a stable internal structure as it transitioned into its post-listing phase. These developments collectively underscore a robust transition toward mobile-centric growth and enhanced global market penetration.
IGG GOT GAMES THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT 2013 (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) Stock code: 8002 IGG INC
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY HIGHLIGHTS – Revenue of the Group increased by 68.2% from US30.5 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2012 to approximately US51.3 million for the Period, representing an increase of 57.3% from US14.3 million for the three months ended 30 June 2013 to approximately US22.5 million for the three months ended 30 September 2013. – Adjusted profit for the Period of the Group increased by 74.2% from US$6.6 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2012 to approximately US$11.5 million for the Period (excluded fair value change in preferred shares). – The Directors do not recommend the payment of any dividend for the Period.
THIRD QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) THIRD QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) The Board is pleased to announce the unaudited quarterly results and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the Period, together with the comparative figures for the nine months ended 30 September 2012. These results have been reviewed by the Company’s audit committee, comprising all of the independent non-executive Directors and nonexecutive Directors, with one of the independent non-executive Directors chairing the audit committee. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS For the three months For the nine months ended 30 September ended 30 September 2013 2012 2013 2012 N o t e s U S ’ 0 0 0 ( U n a u d i t e d ) U S ’ 0 0 0 U S $ ’ 0 0 0 ( U n a u d i t e d ) U S $ ’ 0 0 0 ( U n a u d i t e d ) ( U n a u d i t e d ) CONTINUING OPERATIONS REVENUE 3 22,534 10,172 51,294 30,545 Cost of sales (5,792) (2,467) (12,611) (7,157) Gross profit 16,742 7,705 38,683 23,388 Other income and gains 3 48 165 103 36 Selling and distribution expenses (6,480) (3,541) (12,775) (7,349) Administrative expenses (2,616) (2,024) (6,929) (5,025) Research and development costs (2,593) (1,302) (6,438) (4,262) Fair value loss of redeemable convertible preferred shares 7 — (5,224) (14,167) (15,387) Other expenses (122) (25) (207) (111) PROFIT /(LOSS) BEFORE TAX 4,979 (4,246) (1,730) (8,710) Income tax expense 4 (476) (31) (920) (142) PROFIT /(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 4,503 (4,277) (2,650) (8,852) DISCONTINUED OPERATION Loss for the Period from a discontinued operation — 70 — 62 PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD 4,503 (4,207) (2,650) (8,790)
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G5 Entertainment’s 2024 performance reflects a strategic pivot toward operational efficiency and margin expansion within the global mobile gaming sector. Despite a 14% year-over-year revenue decline to SEK 1,135 million, the company achieved a 5% increase in operating profit, reaching SEK 116.8 million. This improvement is attributed to a disciplined focus on its core demographic—women aged 35 and older—and the expansion of its proprietary direct-to-consumer G5 Store, which now accounts for 16.1% of total revenue. By leveraging AI-driven development and a rigorous funnel of five to six soft launches annually, the company aims to sustain its position in the evergreen Hidden Object, Match-3, and Mahjong genres. The company maintains a robust financial foundation, characterized by SEK 276 million in available cash and an equity/asset ratio of 83%. Financial stability is further supported by a conservative approach to capital, with no external debt and a portfolio where the top ten titles generate 98% of intangible asset value. While the business remains sensitive to market volatility, currency fluctuations, and reliance on major third-party distribution platforms, auditors have provided an unqualified opinion on the financial statements, confirming that the valuation of capitalized development costs remains within reasonable parameters. Beyond financial metrics, the organization emphasizes a structured approach to corporate governance and human capital. With a gender-balanced workforce and a commitment to ethical business conduct, G5 integrates comprehensive labor policies and 360-degree performance assessments to drive organizational health. While the company has implemented energy-efficient practices, it currently lacks formal climate mitigation plans and EU taxonomy-aligned sustainability metrics. Moving forward, the board remains focused on balancing organic growth with shareholder returns, as evidenced by the proposed dividend of SEK 8.0 per share and a continued emphasis on performance-based executive remuneration.