Lords Mobile

IGG Interim Results 2018

The 2018 interim results for IGG Inc. demonstrate a period of significant financial growth and global expansion for the mobile game developer and publisher.

• IGG reported US$388.5 million in revenue and US$98.4 million in net profit for the first half of 2018, marking year-over-year increases of 42% and 29% respectively.
• Flagship title Lords Mobile remains the primary revenue driver, accounting for 80% of total company revenue and holding the top-grossing position for war strategy games for 12 consecutive months.
• The company maintains a strong financial position with US$282.5 million in cash reserves and returned US$60.8 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks during the period.

Top 30 Chinese Mobile Games in Overseas Markets: April 2018

The April 2018 analysis of Chinese mobile games in overseas markets identifies the top 30 titles by revenue and download volume across the Apple App Store and Google Play.

• In April 2018, the SLG title 'Three Kingdoms M' (三国志M) surged from 25th to 7th place on the overseas revenue chart, driven by a significant increase in spending by South Korean players.
• Tencent’s 'PUBG Mobile' maintained its position as the most downloaded Chinese mobile game abroad in April 2018, ranking second globally across all non-Chinese markets.
• The top six games on the overseas revenue leaderboard remained unchanged from March 2018, with 'Lords Mobile' (王国纪元) continuing to hold the number one spot.

Top In-App Advertisers of Q1 2018: Android Game Category

This analysis identifies the top in-app advertisers within the Android gaming category for the first quarter of 2018.

• Toon Blast by Peak Games was the leading in-app advertiser on Android for the entirety of Q1 2018, consistently maintaining the top position across January, February, and March.
• The most active in-app advertising categories throughout the quarter were Puzzle and Role Playing games.
• Lords Mobile by IGG.com secured the second position in February and March 2018, while Job Hunt Heroes: Idle RPG by 4 S Games held the third position during the same two-month period.

Top 30 Chinese Mobile Games Overseas: March 2018

This analysis examines the performance of Chinese mobile games in international markets during March 2018, focusing on revenue generation and download volume across the Apple App Store and Google Play.

• Tencent’s 'PUBG Mobile' topped the March 2018 overseas download chart for Chinese mobile games after only two weeks of availability, with the U.S. accounting for over 18% of its downloads.
• NetEase’s 'Knives Out' reached the number two spot in overseas revenue for March 2018, with Japanese players contributing over 95% of the game's total revenue.
• IGG’s 'Lords Mobile' maintained its position as the top-grossing Chinese mobile game in overseas markets during March 2018.

IGG Annual Results Announcement for the Year Ended 31 December 2017

IGG Inc. achieved exceptional financial growth during the 2017 fiscal year, characterized by an 89% increase in annual revenue to US$607.3 million and a 117% surge in net profit to US$155.1 million.

• IGG achieved significant financial growth in 2017, with annual revenue rising 89% to US$607.3 million and net profit increasing 117% to US$155.1 million.
• The flagship title Lords Mobile served as the primary growth driver, accounting for 72.1% of the company's total annual revenue.
• The company maintained strong operational efficiency with a 68% gross profit margin and generated US$172.2 million in net cash from operating activities.

IGG Annual Results 2017

The 2017 annual results for IGG Inc. demonstrate a period of significant financial growth and global expansion for the mobile game developer and publisher.

• IGG Inc. achieved record financial results in 2017, with annual revenue rising 89% to US$607.3 million and net profit increasing 117% to US$155.1 million.
• The flagship title Lords Mobile was the primary growth driver, generating US$437.8 million in revenue—a 252% year-over-year increase—and becoming the world's top-ranked war strategy game.
• Legacy title Castle Clash remained a significant revenue pillar, contributing 20% of the company's total annual income.

2017 Interim Report

IGG experienced a period of exceptional financial expansion during the first half of 2017, characterized by a 117% year-over-year revenue increase to US$273.5 million and a 205% surge in net profit to US$76.2 million.

• IGG achieved significant financial growth in H1 2017, with revenue rising 117% year-over-year to US$273.5 million and net profit increasing 205% to US$76.2 million.
• The mobile game Lords Mobile was the primary driver of financial performance, accounting for 69% of the company's total revenue during the period.
• The company maintains a strong liquidity position with US$237.3 million in cash and zero bank debt as of June 30, 2017.

IGG Interim Results Announcement: Six Months Ended 30 June 2017

IGG achieved exceptional financial performance during the first half of 2017, characterized by triple-digit growth across key metrics.

• IGG reported a 117% year-over-year revenue increase to US$273.5 million and a 205% net profit surge to US$76.2 million for the first half of 2017.
• The mobile title Lords Mobile served as the primary growth driver, accounting for 69% of total revenue and reaching monthly gross billings of over US$41.1 million by June 2017.
• Mobile gaming now constitutes 99% of the company's total revenue, supported by the continued performance of the established title Castle Clash.

IGG Interim Results 2017

The 2017 interim results for IGG INC demonstrate a period of significant financial expansion and operational success for the global mobile game developer and publisher.

IGG Annual Report 2016

The 2016 annual report for IGG details a period of substantial financial expansion and operational success, primarily driven by the global launch of Lords Mobile and the sustained performance of Castle Clash.

• IGG achieved significant financial growth in 2016, with revenue increasing 59% to US$322.1 million and net profit rising 74% to US$71.6 million.
• Growth was primarily driven by the global launch of Lords Mobile and the sustained performance of the title Castle Clash.
• The company’s registered player base grew to over 380 million, supported by localized marketing strategies across Asia, Europe, and North America.

IGG Annual Results 2016

The 2016 annual results for IGG Inc. demonstrate a period of significant financial expansion and operational success, driven primarily by the global performance of the mobile strategy title Lords Mobile.

• IGG achieved record 2016 annual revenue of US$322.1 million, a 99% year-over-year increase, with net profit rising 184% to US$71.6 million.
• The mobile strategy title Lords Mobile became a primary revenue driver in 2016, accounting for 39% of total revenue, while Castle Clash contributed 42% and Clash of Lords 10%.
• The company maintains a balanced global revenue distribution, with Asia (31%), Europe (32%), and North America (31%) each representing roughly one-third of total income.

IGG Annual Results Announcement for the Year Ended 31 December 2016

IGG achieved substantial financial expansion during the 2016 fiscal year, characterized by a 59.1% increase in revenue to US$322.1 million and a 73.8% rise in profit to US$71.6 million.

• IGG achieved significant financial growth in 2016, with revenue increasing 59.1% to US$322.1 million and profit rising 73.8% to US$71.6 million.
• The mobile titles Lords Mobile and Castle Clash were the primary growth drivers, collectively accounting for over 80% of the company's total annual revenue.
• The company maintained a strong balance sheet with US$184.1 million in cash, zero bank debt, and US$74.4 million in net cash flows from operating activities.