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PCF Group S.A. Articles of Association (Consolidated Text, June 2023)

22 June 202314 pages4,772 words

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PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw-based joint-stock company, operates indefinitely within the global gaming and information technology sectors. The corporate framework establishes a share capital of 668,587.34 PLN, divided into more than 33 million ordinary shares across multiple series with a nominal value of 0.02 PLN each. The primary business activities encompass a broad range of digital media services, specifically focusing on computer game publishing, software development, and motion picture production. This structure facilitates a transition from a limited liability entity into a public-facing corporation capable of sustained international operations. Governance is managed through a tripartite system consisting of the General Meeting, the Management Board, and the Supervisory Board. A significant feature of this structure is the retention of personal appointment rights by key stakeholders. The SW Shareholder maintains the authority to appoint the President of the Management Board as long as they hold a 25% voting stake, while a Group of Authorized Shareholders retains the right to appoint the majority of the Supervisory Board, including its Chairperson, provided they maintain at least 40% of total votes. These provisions ensure stability and continuity in leadership among the company’s founding or primary investors. Operational integrity is reinforced through strict financial oversight and procedural requirements. The Supervisory Board must maintain an Audit Committee with at least two independent members to oversee financial reporting and auditor independence. Management compensation is regulated by the Supervisory Board, with specific allowances for additional pay related to game production and creative services. The fiscal year follows the calendar year, requiring the Management Board to submit comprehensive financial reports for approval within six months of year-end. These protocols, combined with specific quorum and majority requirements for board resolutions, establish a rigorous framework for corporate accountability and strategic management.

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