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FY2019 Operating Results: DeNA

DeNA’s FY2019 operating results reflect a challenging fiscal year characterized by significant impairment losses and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• DeNA reported a significant decline in FY2019, with operating profit dropping to -45.7 billion yen compared to 13.5 billion yen in FY2018, largely driven by substantial impairment losses.
• Revenue for FY2019 reached 121.4 billion yen, a 2% decrease from the 124.1 billion yen recorded in FY2018.
• The Sports business, which includes the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, saw revenue grow to 20.2 billion yen in FY2019 from 18.1 billion yen in FY2018, though it faces significant uncertainty due to COVID-19-related game cancellations and attendance restrictions.

FY2020 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Japanese GAAP)

CyberAgent, Inc. reported strong financial growth for the first half of fiscal year 2020, covering the period from October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.

• CyberAgent reported strong H1 FY2020 growth with net sales of ¥244.85 billion (up 7.3%) and operating income of ¥20.23 billion (up 45.0%).
• Profit attributable to shareholders surged 337.9% year-over-year to ¥4.76 billion.
• The Game Business served as the primary profit driver, achieving a 45.9% increase in operating income to ¥15.56 billion due to successful new releases and anniversary events.

Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2019 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

The fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, was characterized by a contraction in profitability for KLab Inc. despite the continued global strength of its core intellectual properties.

• KLab Inc. experienced a significant profitability contraction in fiscal year 2019, with net profit falling 85.1% to 383 million yen and operating income dropping from 5.0 billion yen to 1.7 billion yen.
• Total revenue for the year declined by 4.8% to 31.1 billion yen, primarily due to the natural lifecycle decline of older titles and high operational expenses.
• A substantial 1.3 billion yen impairment loss related to the title 'Magatsu Wahrheit' significantly impacted the company's bottom line.

Raport Bieżący Nr 60/2018

Ultimate Games, a subsidiary of PlayWay S.A., entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing Inc. in November 2018 to develop and publish a video game based on the popular survival television series Naked and Afraid.

• Ultimate Games, a subsidiary of PlayWay S.A., secured a strategic licensing agreement in November 2018 to develop and publish 'Naked and Afraid: The Game' based on the Discovery reality series.
• The licensing deal grants the developer full rights to utilize the show's trademarks, musical scores, sound assets, voice recordings, and character likenesses.
• Discovery committed to a comprehensive marketing strategy, including television advertisements, product placement, and endorsements from the show's survivalists to promote the game's early 2020 release.

DeNA Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018

DeNA’s consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2018, reflect a period of contraction in revenue and operating profit, primarily driven by performance declines in the core Game Business.

Raport bieżący nr 39/2018: Zawarcie umowy licencyjnej z Discovery – gra Deadlist Catch

Ultimate Games, a subsidiary of PlayWay S.A., has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing Inc. to develop and publish a video game based on the popular television franchise Deadliest Catch.

• Ultimate Games, a subsidiary of PlayWay S.A., has secured a licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing Inc. to develop and publish 'Deadliest Catch: The Game' for a 2019 release.
• The agreement grants the developer access to core intellectual property, including trademarks, music, voice acting, and character likenesses from the Deadliest Catch television franchise.
• Discovery will manage a comprehensive global marketing campaign, incorporating television advertising, product placement, talent endorsements, and promotional support on digital distribution platforms.

Sprawozdanie z Działalności Grupy Kapitałowej PlayWay S.A. za 2017 r.

PlayWay S.A. experienced a transformative fiscal year in 2017, characterized by record-breaking financial growth and a rapid expansion of its corporate structure.

• PlayWay S.A. achieved record financial growth in 2017, with consolidated revenues increasing by 214% to 39.5 million PLN and net profit rising 180% to 15.8 million PLN.
• The company utilized a highly efficient production model where key titles, including Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Gold Rush: The Game, recovered all production and marketing costs within 24 hours of release.
• The Group aggressively expanded its corporate structure to include 23 subsidiaries and 4 associated companies by the end of 2017, including the establishment of entities like Iron Wolf Studio and DeGenerals.

Raport Bieżący Nr 10/2018

PlayWay S.A. outlines its strategic release schedule and market potential for the first half of 2018, focusing on a diverse portfolio of simulation and horror titles across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

• PlayWay S.A. is prioritizing a multi-platform expansion strategy in H1 2018, porting established hits like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Gold Rush: The Game to console and mobile devices to extend revenue lifecycles.
• The company’s upcoming release pipeline features ten major titles, headlined by high-profile projects including Agony, House Flipper, and Phantom Doctrine.
• Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leads the company's portfolio with over 200,000 Steam wishlist additions, serving as a primary indicator of strong market demand.

Raport Bieżący Nr 1/2018

PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases and market positioning for the first half of 2018, focusing on expanding its core simulation and horror franchises across multiple platforms.

• PlayWay S.A. is prioritizing the porting of successful PC simulation and horror titles to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile platforms during the first half of 2018.
• Steam Wishlist data serves as the primary metric for forecasting revenue, with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leading the portfolio at nearly 194,000 additions.
• High consumer interest is confirmed for upcoming and established titles, with Hard West and Agony both exceeding 165,000 wishlist entries.

Raport Bieżący Nr 84/2017

The management of PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases scheduled for the six-month period following November 2017.

• PlayWay S.A. is executing a multi-platform expansion strategy through mid-2018, targeting PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile markets.
• Key upcoming releases for the six-month period following November 2017 include Agony, House Flipper, Uboot, and Ultimate Fishing Simulator.
• The company is porting established titles, specifically 911 Operator and Gold Rush: The Game, to console platforms to diversify its distribution.

Raport Bieżący Nr 72/2017

PlayWay S.A. has expanded its strategic partnership with Koch Media GmbH through a formal amendment to their existing distribution agreement, originally established in September 2014.

• PlayWay S.A. has expanded its 2014 distribution agreement with Koch Media GmbH to grant the Austrian firm exclusive global rights for physical retail distribution of nine key titles.
• The agreement excludes Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, where PlayWay maintains separate distribution arrangements.
• The nine titles included in the deal are Train Mechanic Simulator, Gold Rush: The Game, Demolish & Build 2018, House Flipper, UBOOT, Cooking Simulator, Farm Manager 2018, and both editions of 911 Operator.

Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2016 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

KLab Inc. experienced a challenging fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, characterized by a transition from profitability to a consolidated net loss of 814 million yen.

• KLab Inc. reported a consolidated net loss of 814 million yen for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, marking a shift from previous profitability.
• Total revenue fell 6.3% year-over-year to 19.6 billion yen, while operating income declined 42% to 1.27 billion yen.
• The company incurred 1.3 billion yen in extraordinary losses due to asset impairments and the liquidation of offshore centers in the United States and the Philippines.