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Thunderful Group Q3 2024 Earnings Release

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Thunderful Group reported a Q3 2024 net revenue of 74.3 MSEK, with an operating loss of 68.9 MSEK and an adjusted EBITDA of -26.4 MSEK.See it on page 26
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The company recorded a net loss of 390.5 MSEK for the first nine months of 2024, driven in part by a 112.1 MSEK write-down of capitalized game development costs.See it on page 2
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To achieve annual cost savings of 80 to 90 MSEK, the company is cutting its workforce by 80 to 100 employees.See it on page 2
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Thunderful is pivoting its business model away from internal development projects toward a third-party publishing model to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.See it on page 11
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Total assets for the group declined to 1,415.3 MSEK by the end of September 2024.See it on page 10
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As of the end of Q3 2024, the company’s market capitalization stood at approximately 85.8 MSEK.See it on page 16

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Summary

Thunderful Group faced a period of severe financial contraction during the third quarter of 2024, characterized by declining revenues and substantial losses across its core operations. Net revenue for the quarter fell to 74.3 MSEK, while the company recorded an operating loss of 68.9 MSEK and an adjusted EBITDA of -26.4 MSEK. The broader financial picture for the first nine months of the year reveals a net loss of 390.5 MSEK, exacerbated by a 112.1 MSEK write-down of capitalized game development costs. These figures reflect a broader downturn in the company’s publishing and co-development segments, leading to a significant reduction in total assets to 1,415.3 MSEK by the end of September.

In response to these fiscal pressures, the organization is executing a comprehensive restructuring program designed to stabilize its long-term financial health. This initiative centers on a strategic pivot away from internal development projects toward a third-party publishing model, a move intended to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency. As part of this transition, the company is reducing its workforce by 80 to 100 employees, with the goal of achieving annual cost savings between 80 and 90 MSEK.

The current financial landscape for the group remains precarious, as evidenced by a market capitalization of approximately 85.8 MSEK as of the end of the third quarter and the classification of several operations as discontinued. While the interim reporting adheres to standard regulatory requirements under the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34, management has yet to establish new long-term financial targets. The company is currently prioritizing immediate cost-containment measures to navigate this period of volatility and realign its business model with current market realities.