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Next Day Disclosure Return: XD Inc.

The filing reports a series of share repurchase activities by XD Inc., a Hong Kong-listed company (stock code 02400). On 12 February 2026, the issuer repurchased 24,000 ordinary shares on the Exchange at a price of HKD 81.65 per share, with an aggregate outlay of HKD 1,923,420. The repurchase was conducted under a mandate approved on 29 May 2025, authorising up to 49,167,523 shares for repurchase and allowing a moratorium on new issues or treasury‑share sales until 14 March 2026. The repurchased shares are earmarked for cancellation, leaving no treasury‑share balance.

The disclosure also lists 21 separate repurchase events between 13 and 28 January 2026, each involving a small number of shares (ranging from 600 to 25,000) repurchased for cancellation at prices between HKD 77.8 and HKD 87.39 per share. These transactions cumulatively reduced the issued‑share count by 0.004–0.005 % of the existing share base, with total repurchased shares amounting to 600 + 20,000 + 23,200 + … + 24,000 = approximately 400,000 shares. The aggregate repurchase price per share varied across events but remained within a narrow band.

The report confirms compliance with Hong Kong Main Board Rules and GEM Rules, noting that no material changes have occurred since the explanatory statement filed on 30 April 2025. No treasury‑share sales were reported, and the repurchase activities are fully disclosed under the applicable regulatory framework.

XD Inc. (02400) repurchased 24,000 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 at HKD 81.65 per share, totaling an outlay of HKD 1,923,420.
Between 13 and 28 January 2026, XD Inc. executed 21 separate repurchase events, acquiring approximately 400,000 shares in total.
All repurchased shares are designated for cancellation rather than treasury holding, resulting in a direct reduction of the company's issued share base.
The January repurchase activity reduced the total issued-share count by approximately 0.004% to 0.005%.
Repurchase prices during the January period fluctuated within a narrow range between HKD 77.80 and HKD 87.39 per share.

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Half-Year Report 2021: DONTNOD

Public limited company (Société Anonyme) with share capital of €168,018.74 Registered office: Parc du Pont de Flandre “Le Beauvaisis” 11 rue de Cambrai, 75019 Paris Paris Trade and Companies Register no. 504 161 902 MANAGEMENT REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 1.FIRST HALF 2021 HIGHLIGHTS In view of the exceptional circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (Covid-19) health crisis and the ensuing government recommendations, DONTNOD ...

DONTNOD's total operating revenues increased by 19% to €12.8 million in H1 2021, up from €10.8 million in H1 2020, driven by a ramp-up in co-production and self-publishing.
The company successfully completed a €50 million capital increase on January 28, 2021, with Tencent Holdings Limited contributing €30 million, strengthening DONTNOD's shareholding structure.
Revenues fell 62% to €2.3 million in H1 2021 from €6.1 million in H1 2020, as the company shifts towards a self-publishing strategy, with only one co-production project currently contributing to publisher revenues.
Capitalized production doubled from €3.8 million in H1 2020 to €7.8 million in H1 2021, due to increased development under Project 8 with Focus Home Interactive, and other projects including those in Montreal and with PortaPlay.
DONTNOD allocated 415,554 new ordinary shares, representing 5% of current share capital, through various bonus share and founders' warrant plans, subject to vesting periods and share price targets (e.g., €40 target for some plans).

Don't Nod

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Q3 2022 Earnings Call: Stillfront Group AB

Stillfront Group AB(SF.SE ) Stillfront Group AB(SF.SE) Corrected Transcript Q3 2022 Earnings Call 26-Oct-2022 Chief Executive Officer, Stillfront Group AB ChiefFinancial Officer, Stillfront Group AB ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Stillfront Group AB's Q3 2022 earnings show a strong cash flow generation of almost SEK 500 million after net working capital adjustments, enabling continued investment in their portfolio and platform.
The company's active portfolio consists of 77 games, with mobile games accounting for 77% of the share and ad bookings making up 14% of revenues. Casual & Mash-up games represent 43% of revenues, and Strategy games 35%.
Stillfront Group AB invested SEK 257 million in new products and their platform, representing 14.4% of their revenues, and settled SEK 290 million in 2021 cash earn-outs this quarter, with no further 2021 earn-outs remaining.
The company achieved growth with less User Acquisition (UA) spend by leveraging live operations (live ops) and expects increased synergies from live ops across its diversified studio and game teams.
Stillfront Group AB reported a stable uplift in Daily Active Users (DAU), Monthly Active Users (MAU), and Monthly Paying Users (MPU) year-over-year, driven by acquisitions and strong performance in Strategy games.

Stillfront

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Half-Yearly Report: 2014

Games Workshop Group PLC (“Games Workshop” or the “Group”) announces its half-yearly results for the six months to 30 November 2014. Six months to Six months to Revenue £56.5m £60.5m Revenue at constant currency £59.5m £60.5m Operating profit pre-royalties receivable £5.5m £6.6m Royalties receivable £0.7m £1.0m Operating profit ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported a 6.6% decline in revenue to £56.5 million for the six months to November 30, 2014, compared to £60.5 million in the prior year, with a constant currency decline of 1.7%.
Operating profit decreased to £6.2 million from £7.7 million in the previous year, and pre-tax profit also fell to £6.3 million from £7.7 million.
Basic earnings per share dropped to 14.5p from 17.7p, although a dividend of 36p per share was declared in the period, compared to none in the prior period.
Retail sales declined by 9.7% (£2.4 million) due to restructuring in North America and Continental Europe, and reduced sales from the Nottingham Visitor Centre; Trade sales also fell by 5.1% (£1.2 million).
Operating expenses were reduced by £3.2 million, including £2.7 million from retail channel costs and £1.0 million from the Continental European reorganization, resulting in a core business operating margin of 9.8% (down from 11.0% in 2013).

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report and Trading Update: 2015-2016

HALF-YEARLY REPORT AND TRADING UPDATE Games Workshop Group PLC (“Games Workshop” or the “Group”) announces its half-yearly results for the six months to 29 November 2015. Six months to Six months to 29 November 30 November 2015 2014 Revenue £55.3m £56.5m Revenue at constant currency £56.9m £56.5m Operating profit pre-royalties receivable ...

Games Workshop's pre-tax profit for the year to May 29, 2016, is projected to be no more than £16 million, and December sales were below expectations across the Group.
Revenue for the six months to November 29, 2015, decreased to £55.3 million from £56.5 million in the prior year, though it increased to £56.9 million at constant currency.
Operating profit remained flat at £6.2 million for the six months to November 29, 2015, compared to the previous year, but core business operating profit (pre-royalties) fell by £0.8 million to £4.7 million.
Return on capital declined from 38% in November 2014 to 36% in November 2015, attributed to increased average capital employed and a decline in operating profit before royalties.
Royalties receivable from licensing significantly increased from £0.7 million to £1.5 million in the period.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 2016-2017

Games Workshop Group PLC (“Games Workshop” or the “Group”) announces its half-yearly results for the six months to 27 November 2016. 27 November 29 November Revenue £70.9m £55.3m Revenue at constant currency £62.7m £55.3m Operating profit pre-change in accounting estimates and royalties receivable £9.7m £4.7m Impact of change in accounting estimates ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported significant growth for the six months to November 27, 2016, with total revenue increasing to £70.9m from £55.3m in the prior year, and operating profit more than doubling to £13.8m from £6.2m.
Profit before tax for the period surged to £13.8m, up from £6.3m in the previous year, while basic earnings per share more than doubled to 34.0p from 14.9p.
The company experienced sales and profit growth across all channels, with Trade revenue increasing to £29.3m (actual rates) from £22.4m, Retail to £29.2m from £21.5m, and Mail Order to £12.4m from £11.4m.
A change in accounting estimates for amortisation of development costs and depreciation of moulding tools, effective May 30, 2016, positively impacted operating profit by £0.8m for the six months to November 27, 2016.
Cash generated from operations saw a substantial increase, rising to £19.6m from £8.6m in the comparable period, and dividends per share declared increased to 25p from 20p.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 2017

Games Workshop Group PLC (“Games Workshop” or the “Group”) announces its half-yearly results for the six months to 26 November 2017. 26 November 27 November Revenue £108.9m £70.9m Revenue at constant currency £108.6m £70.9m Operating profit pre-change in accounting estimates and royalties receivable £33.4m £9.7m Impact of change in accounting estimates ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported record sales and profit for the six months to November 26, 2017, with revenue increasing by 53.6% to £108.9 million (from £70.9 million in 2016) and operating profit soaring by 181.2% to £38.8 million (from £13.8 million in 2016).
This strong performance translated into significantly higher earnings per share, which rose from 34.0p in 2016 to 97.6p in 2017, and a substantial increase in dividends declared, from 25p to 61p per share.
Growth was broad-based, with sales and profit increasing across all regions and channels, including a 71% rise in online shop sales and a 22% increase in digital publication sales through Apple, with new distribution channels like Amazon and Audible also launched.
The company's focus on its 'Warhammer Hobby' and continuous improvement of its miniatures range, combined with effective cost management, contributed to these record financial results and strong cash generation (£41.2 million from operations).
Games Workshop also saw significant growth in its Trade segment (up 63.5% to £47.96 million) and Mail Order segment (up 71.2% to £21.28 million) in external revenue for the period.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 2018-2019

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the six Six months to Six months to 2 December 2018 26 November 2017 Revenue £125.2m £109.6m Revenue at constant currency £124.2m £109.6m Operating profit pre- royalties receivable £35.3m £34.5m Royalties receivable ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported a significant increase in revenue for the six months to December 2, 2018, reaching £125.2 million, up from £109.6 million in the same period last year.
Operating profit and pre-tax profit also saw growth, rising to £40.8 million for the six months to December 2, 2018, compared to £38.1 million in the prior year.
Basic earnings per share increased to 100.8p from 96.0p, and the dividend per share declared in the period rose to 65p from 61p.
Trade segment revenue experienced substantial growth, increasing from £48.0 million to £61.4 million, while Retail revenue grew from £39.6 million to £42.6 million.
Cash generated from operations decreased to £36.0 million from £41.2 million, primarily due to increased investment in working capital.

Games Workshop Group

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Annual Report 2019

Revenue 256,574 221,304 Revenue at constant currency 255,295 221,304 Operating profit - pre-royalties receivable 69,834 64,702 Royalties receivable 11,365 9,617 Operating profit 81,199 74,319 Profit before taxation 81,296 74,270 Cash generated from operations 88,776 82,332 Earnings per share ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported a strong financial performance in 2019, with revenue increasing to £256,574,000 from £221,304,000 in 2018, and operating profit rising to £81,199,000 from £74,319,000.
The company achieved a third consecutive year of record constant currency sales, profit, cash generation, and returns to shareholders, driven by its core business of producing and selling fantasy miniatures.
Earnings per share grew to 202.9p in 2019 from 184.3p in 2018, and dividends per share declared in the year increased significantly to 155p from 126p.
Cash generated from operations also saw a healthy increase, reaching £88,776,000 in 2019 compared to £82,332,000 in 2018.
Despite the positive financial results, the company's return on capital decreased from 120% in 2018 to 100% in 2019, primarily due to an increase in average capital employed.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: Six Months to 1 December 2019

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the six Six months to Six months to 1 December 2019 2 December 2018 Revenue £148.4m £125.2m Revenue at constant currency £145.6m £125.2m Operating profit pre-royalties receivable £48.5m £35.3m Royalties...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported record sales and profit for the six months ending December 1, 2019, with revenue increasing by 19% to £148.4 million (16% at constant currency) and operating profit rising to £59.2 million from £40.8 million in the prior year.
Profit before taxation increased by £17.8 million to £58.6 million, and basic earnings per share grew to 145.9p from 101.3p.
Licensing income (royalties receivable) significantly increased by £5.2 million to £10.7 million, including £6.2 million from new license contracts, compared to £1.6 million in the previous year.
Sales growth was observed across all channels: Trade (£76.1 million), Retail (£45.3 million), and Online (£24.2 million).
The company declared dividends of 100p per share during the period, including a new dividend of 45 pence per share, and invested £5.7 million in capital projects.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 29 November 2020

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the six Six months to Six months to 29 November 2020 1 December 2019 Revenue £186.8m £148.4m Revenue at constant currency £188.2m £148.4m Operating profit - pre-royalties receivable £83.3m ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported significant growth for the six months to November 29, 2020, with revenue increasing to £186.8m from £148.4m in the prior year, and operating profit rising to £92.0m from £59.2m.
Profit before taxation for the period reached £91.6m, up from £58.6m, and basic earnings per share grew to 226.1p compared to 145.9p in the previous year.
Sales growth was strong across all channels, with trade sales up 33%, online sales up 87%, and retail sales broadly following government lockdown rules, contributing to a 26% overall sales increase.
The company achieved a 75% gross margin, a 6% increase, driven by higher volumes, and maintained a controlled cost-to-sales ratio of 28% (excluding group profit share and discretionary bonus), down from 36% in 2019.
Manufacturing output increased by 30% compared to the same period last year, with the new Warhammer 40,000 launch breaking production volume records, and the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new factory nearing completion and securing additional land.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 2022-2023

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the 26 week period to 27 November 2022. 26 weeks to 26 weeks to 27 November 2022 28 November 2021 Core revenue £212.3m £191.5m Licensing revenue £14.3m £20.1m Revenue ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported a half-yearly revenue of £226.6m for the 26 weeks to 27 November 2022, an increase from £211.6m in the prior year, with core revenue growing to £212.3m from £191.5m.
Operating profit decreased to £83.6m from £88.5m in the previous year, and profit before taxation also saw a decline to £83.6m from £88.2m.
Licensing revenue significantly decreased to £14.3m from £20.1m, largely due to a high level of guarantee income on multi-year contracts recognized in the prior year.
The company's net increase in cash before dividends paid rose substantially to £68.1m from £41.4m, and dividends per share declared increased to 165p from 100p.
Core sales growth was observed across Retail (+9.8%) and Trade (+3.4%), with a slight decline in Online sales (-0.5%) on a constant currency basis.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 26 Weeks to 26 November 2023

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the 26 week period to 26 November 2023. 26 weeks to 26 weeks to 26 November 2023 27 November 2022 Core revenue £235.6m £212.3m Licensing revenue £12.1m £14.3m Revenue ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported record half-yearly revenue of £247.7m (up from £226.6m in the prior period) and profit before taxation of £95.2m (up from £83.6m) for the 26 weeks to 26 November 2023.
Core revenue grew by 11.0% to £235.6m, with growth across Retail (+12.3%), Trade (+12.6%), and Online (+4.9%).
Core gross margin increased significantly from 64.2% to 69.4%, primarily due to reduced inventory provision charges and lower carriage costs.
Dividends per share declared and paid in the period increased to 195p, up from 165p in the previous comparable period.
The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to £111.3m as of 26 November 2023, up from £90.2m at 28 May 2023.

Games Workshop Group

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Half-Yearly Report: 2024–2025

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the 26 week period ended 1 December 2024. 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 1 December 2024 26 November 2023 Core revenue £269.4m £235.6m Licensing revenue £30.1m £12.1m Revenue £299.5m £247.7m Revenue at cons...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported its best first half-year performance for the 26 weeks ended December 1, 2024, with total revenue reaching £299.5m, up from £247.7m in the prior year.
Operating profit significantly increased to £126.1m for the 26 weeks ended December 1, 2024, compared to £94.5m in the same period last year, with profit before taxation at £126.8m.
Core revenue grew by 14.3%, driven by strong performance in Trade (+21.7%) and Retail (+11.2%), although Online revenue decreased by 4.2%.
Licensing revenue saw substantial growth, increasing from £12.1m to £30.1m, with licensing operating profit rising from £11.1m to £28.0m.
Earnings per share rose to 288.9p for the 26 weeks ended December 1, 2024, up from 216.9p in the previous year.

Games Workshop Group

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Factbook: Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026

Marvelous Inc., listed on Tokyo’s Prime Market, released its third‑quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31 2026. The company’s core business spans digital content, amusement, audio‑visual production and live entertainment, with a focus on original IPs and collaborations. Revenue rose to ¥29.1 billion in Q3, up 4.5% from the prior quarter and 10.6% year‑on‑year, driven primarily by digital content sales of ¥7.2 billion and amusement revenue of ¥3.0 billion. Gross operating profit reached ¥10.4 billion, a 12% increase over Q2 and a 9% rise versus the same period last year, reflecting improved cost control in production and marketing.

Operating profit fell to ¥1.8 billion, a 12% decline from Q2, largely due to higher selling‑general‑administrative expenses of ¥8.6 billion compared with ¥7.9 billion in Q2. Net income attributable to shareholders was ¥1.5 billion, down 18% from Q2, with a net profit margin of 5.3%. The company’s cash‑flow position remained solid, with operating cash flow of ¥2.8 billion and a cash‑equivalent balance of ¥16.4 billion at quarter end.

Geographically, the report covers Japan and overseas markets where Marvelous operates. The data derive from consolidated financial statements prepared under Japanese GAAP, covering all subsidiaries and affiliates. Key metrics such as return on equity (13.7%) and asset turnover (0.82) indicate healthy profitability, while dividend payout remained at 52% of net income. Overall, the quarter shows revenue growth but margin pressure from higher operating costs, prompting management to focus on cost efficiency and portfolio diversification.

Marvelous Inc. reported Q3 revenue of ¥29.1 billion, representing a 10.6% year-on-year increase driven by digital content sales of ¥7.2 billion and amusement revenue of ¥3.0 billion.
Operating profit declined 12% quarter-on-quarter to ¥1.8 billion, primarily due to an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses from ¥7.9 billion in Q2 to ¥8.6 billion.
Gross operating profit rose 9% year-on-year to ¥10.4 billion, reflecting improved cost control in production and marketing despite the overall pressure on net margins.
Net income attributable to shareholders fell 18% from the previous quarter to ¥1.5 billion, resulting in a net profit margin of 5.3%.
The company maintains a solid financial position with ¥16.4 billion in cash equivalents, an operating cash flow of ¥2.8 billion, and a return on equity of 13.7%.

Marvelous

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Half-Yearly Report: 2025

Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the 26 week period ended 30 November 2025. 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 30 November 2025 1 December 2024 Core revenue £316.1m £269.4m Licensing revenue £16.0m £30.1m Revenue ...

Games Workshop Group PLC reported a record half-year performance for the 26 weeks ended November 30, 2025, with total revenue reaching £332.1 million, up from £299.5 million in the prior year.
Core revenue increased significantly to £316.1 million (from £269.4 million), while licensing revenue decreased to £16.0 million (from £30.1 million).
Operating profit grew to £140.4 million (from £126.1 million), and profit before taxation increased to £140.8 million (from £126.8 million).
Earnings per share rose to 319.9p (from 288.9p), and dividends per share declared and paid in the period were 225p (from 185p).
The company is expanding its infrastructure with a new UK warehousing facility opening in 2027 and a new Warhammer World format location in North America also planned for 2027.

Games Workshop Group

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Annual Report and Accounts 2023

FRONTIER REALMS ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2023 GROWING AND EVOLVING ANNUAL REPORT HEADLINES CONTENTS Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of video games See a summary of our progress in FY23 including 01 Headlines founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game.

Frontier Developments PLC acquired Complex Games, developers of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, in November 2022, gaining expertise in turn-based strategy games.
The company's gross research and development spend increased to £52.9 million in FY23, up from £47.5 million in FY22.
Planet Zoo, released in 2019, is on its 15th PDLC pack (Oceania Pack, due September 2023) and supports animal conservation initiatives with partners like Edinburgh Zoo and San Diego Wildlife Alliance.
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)/profit for FY23 was (£4,595k), a decrease from (£6,677k) in FY22.
From FY24, the company will amortize other intangible assets more rapidly in the first 12 months post-release, which may negatively impact reported operating profit short-term but not Adjusted EBITDA.

Frontier Developments

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FY24 Interim Results: Frontier Developments

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’, the ‘Company’, or the ‘Group’), a leading developer and publisher of video games based in Cambridge, UK, publishes its unaudited interim results for the 6 months to 30 November (6 months to 30 (6 months to 30 November 2023) November 2022) Revenue £47.7m £57.1m Adjusted EBITDA loss (£4.9m) (£0.6m) Operating (...

Frontier Developments experienced a significant financial downturn in H1 FY24 (6 months to 30 November 2023), reporting a £33.1 million loss after tax compared to a £6.7 million profit in H1 FY23, and an operating loss of £30.8 million versus a £6.9 million profit in H1 FY23.
Revenue decreased to £47.7 million in H1 FY24 from £57.1 million in H1 FY23, primarily due to lower-than-expected contributions from new game launches and a full impairment charge of £16.9 million for 'Realms of Ruin'.
The company's cash balance significantly reduced to £17.1 million at November 30, 2023, down from £42.6 million in H1 FY23, though it increased to £19.9 million by December 31, 2023, after receiving subscription fees.
Frontier is strategically refocusing on Creative Management Simulation (CMS) games, with three new CMS titles planned for release in FY25, FY26, and FY27, building on the strong performance of existing CMS games which generated £26.3 million (55% of total revenue) in H1 FY24.
An organizational review led to cost reduction efforts, targeting 20% savings in annual operating costs by the start of FY25, with a £2.5 million restructuring charge recorded in H1 FY24.

Frontier Developments

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FY25 Trading Update

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1 JUNE 2024 TO 31 MAY 2025 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL RESERVED STRONG RESULTS AND INCREASED MOMENTUM 2 FINANCIALS the account or benefit of, U.S.

Frontier Developments PLC's revenue increased by 1% to £90.6 million in FY25, with gross profit up 3% to approximately £63 million.
Planet Coaster 2 sold over 500,000 base game units in FY25 (approximately 7 months) and has received 5 free major updates since launch, with a 6th scheduled for later this month.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 is announced for release on October 21, 2025 (in FY26) on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring breeding, juvenile dinosaurs, and Jeff Goldblum.
Elite Dangerous saw a nearly 150% growth in PDLC revenue due to monetisation improvements, including early access ship sales, and PDLC accounted for 36% of total revenue in FY25 (up from 35% in FY24).
Subscription revenue decreased significantly from 13% in FY24 to 5% in FY25, though underlying revenue, excluding subscription deals, grew by 11%.

Frontier Developments

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FY25 H1 Results: A Strong Turnaround

Frontier Developments plc reported a robust turnaround in its first half of FY25, with revenue of £47.3 million nearly matching the prior year’s £47.7 million and an adjusted EBITDA profit of £4.4 million, a swing from a £4.9 million loss in H1 FY24. Operating profit rose to £4.5 million from a £33.3 million loss, driven by significant cost reductions following an organisational review and the closure of Frontier Foundry. Cash reserves strengthened to £27.2 million at 30 November, rising to £30.5 million by 31 December after the November launch of Planet Coaster 2.

Planet Coaster 2, released on 6 November, dominated the period by contributing 22% of total revenue and selling over 400,000 base‑game units across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series platforms within two months. The game’s launch reinforced the company’s CMS strategy, supported by strong sales of existing titles such as Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution 2. Elite Dangerous also saw revenue growth through new story content, while F1® Manager 2024 added a fresh title to the portfolio.

Cost efficiencies were evident: adjusted operating costs fell 25% to £28.5 million, R&D expenses dropped 21% to £19.5 million, and marketing and administrative costs declined 32%. Gross profit margin improved to 70% from 69%, reflecting a favourable revenue mix.

The company maintains a positive outlook for FY25, citing continued momentum from the CMS lineup and upcoming releases. Management expressed confidence in sustaining profitability and capitalising on planned content updates, while acknowledging subscription deal timing as a variable factor. Overall, the interim results demonstrate that Frontier’s strategic reset and disciplined cost management have restored profitability and positioned the firm for continued growth in the competitive video‑game market.

Frontier Developments achieved a significant financial turnaround in H1 FY25, swinging from a £4.9 million EBITDA loss in the prior year to a £4.4 million profit.
Operating profit reached £4.5 million, a substantial recovery from the £33.3 million loss reported in H1 FY24, driven by aggressive cost-cutting measures and the closure of the Frontier Foundry division.
The November 6 launch of Planet Coaster 2 generated 22% of total H1 revenue, selling over 400,000 units across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series platforms within two months.
Disciplined cost management reduced adjusted operating costs by 25% to £28.5 million, with R&D expenses falling 21% and administrative/marketing costs dropping 32%.
Cash reserves strengthened to £30.5 million by December 31, 2024, up from £27.2 million at the end of November.

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