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Financial Results Presentation: 1Q FY Sep.2026

The presentation outlines COLOPL’s first‑quarter results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, highlighting a mixed performance across its entertainment and investment segments. Consolidated sales reached 4.7 billion yen, down 10.2% year‑over‑year, while operating profit fell to a loss of 80 million yen, unchanged from the prior year. Ordinary profit surged 752% to 480 million yen, driven largely by foreign‑exchange gains and a reduction in advertising costs. Net profit improved to 170 million yen, reflecting a 279% increase despite extraordinary losses related to a career‑transition support program. In the entertainment business, sales of 4.6 billion yen declined 10.6% YoY, yet operating loss narrowed to 50 million yen from a larger deficit the previous year. The investment and development arm recorded sales of 90 million yen, up 20% YoY, with operating loss improving to 32 million yen. Cash and deposits fell by 6% due to dividend payouts, but the equity ratio remained robust at 91.7%. Geographically, COLOPL maintains a domestic focus while expanding overseas through new investments in Korean and Japanese firms and participation as a general partner in K‑Growth’s strategic fund. The company emphasizes location‑based gaming, AI‑powered titles, and XR initiatives such as the “360maps” navigation system. Strategic objectives target inclusion in the global mobile‑game top 20, with consolidated sales of 100 billion yen and operating profit of 50 billion yen as benchmarks. The presentation concludes with a call to leverage entertainment to inspire everyday life and references the recently released integrated report.

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COLOPL

Skonsolidowany raport kwartalny: Q1 2024

WARSZAWA | 27 MAJA 2024 ROKU (dane w tys. zł, chyba że zaznaczone inaczej) PEOPLE (dane w tys. zł, chyba że zaznaczone inaczej) Grupa Kapitałowa PCF Group Spółka Akcyjna WYBRANE DANE W PRZELICZENIU NA EUR PLN EUR 31.03.2024 r. 31.12.2023 r. 31.03.2024 r. 31.12.2023 r.

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PCF Group

Aktualizacja Strategii Nowe Otwarcie

The strategic update, titled "Nowe Otwarcie," outlines the growth trajectory and operational evolution of PCF Group, a prominent developer specializing in AAA action games and Unreal Engine technology. The primary objective of this strategy is to transition the company from a work-for-hire model toward a self-publishing powerhouse. By leveraging its established reputation as a developer of high-quality shooter games, the group aims to scale its operations significantly between 2023 and 2027, targeting a 4.9-fold increase in revenue and a substantial expansion of its workforce to over 1,200 employees. The company’s current operational footprint spans two continents, with seven development studios located in Poland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. This international structure supports a team of over 600 professionals who utilize a proprietary framework designed to automate and accelerate production processes. The development pipeline is robust, consisting of four primary projects—Gemini, Dagger, Bifrost, and Victoria—alongside three supplementary projects. These initiatives are central to the company’s shift toward the "Games-as-a-Service" model, which incorporates modern monetization strategies such as seasonal passes and microtransactions to ensure long-term engagement and recurring revenue. Financially, the group seeks to capitalize on its historical performance, which saw a 2.4-fold revenue growth between 2018 and 2022. The strategy relies on a combination of operational cash flows, internal funding, and a secondary public offering (SPO) to secure the capital necessary for executing its long-term goals. While the document provides ambitious targets for future financial performance and project delivery, it emphasizes that these projections are subject to inherent market risks and uncertainties. The company maintains a focus on delivering high-level player experiences while fostering an agile, project-based organizational structure to support its transition into a self-publishing entity.

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PCF Group

Evolution of Entertainment Whitepaper

The entertainment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as consumer engagement shifts toward interactive media, particularly video games, which now compete directly with traditional formats like film and television for leisure time. In the United States, the average consumer aged 2 and older spends approximately 16.5 hours per week on gaming activities, a figure that rivals the time spent on social media and music streaming. This trend is most pronounced among younger demographics, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, who increasingly view gaming not just as a solitary hobby but as a primary social platform for community building and self-expression. Data indicates that 73 percent of the U.S. population plays video games, reflecting a broad market penetration that spans all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. While mobile gaming remains the most accessible entry point due to high smartphone ownership, console and PC gaming continue to drive the highest levels of deep engagement and monetization. The rise of subscription services and free-to-play models has further lowered barriers to entry, allowing for a continuous influx of new users while stabilizing revenue through recurring transactions rather than one-time purchases. The convergence of media formats is a defining characteristic of the current era, as intellectual properties increasingly transition between games, streaming series, and live events. This cross-platform synergy extends the lifecycle of content and deepens brand loyalty. As technological infrastructure improves, particularly with the expansion of high-speed internet and cloud gaming capabilities, the distinction between different forms of digital entertainment will continue to blur. Success in this evolving market requires stakeholders to prioritize community-driven experiences and multi-platform accessibility to capture the attention of a fragmented audience.

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International Game Developers’ Association

XR Association's Developers Guide: Accessibility & Inclusive Design in Immersive Experiences

The XR Association’s guidance on accessibility and inclusive design emphasizes that immersive technologies must be developed with a diverse range of human abilities in mind to ensure equitable access to the spatial computing landscape. The primary objective is to move beyond retrofitted solutions by integrating inclusive design principles into the earliest stages of the development lifecycle. By addressing sensory, motor, and cognitive differences, developers can create virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences that are usable by individuals with permanent disabilities, temporary injuries, or situational limitations. Key findings highlight that accessibility in XR requires a multi-modal approach to interaction and information delivery. For users with visual impairments, this includes high-contrast interfaces, spatial audio cues, and screen reader compatibility. For those with hearing loss, the guidance stresses the importance of directional captions and haptic feedback to convey environmental sounds. Motor accessibility is addressed through flexible input mapping, allowing for seated play, one-handed controls, and the reduction of required physical range of motion. Furthermore, cognitive accessibility focuses on minimizing sensory overload and providing clear, consistent navigation to prevent user fatigue or disorientation. The scope of these recommendations covers the global immersive technology industry as of late 2020, focusing on software development across gaming, enterprise training, and social VR platforms. The methodology relies on a synthesis of industry best practices and established accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, adapted for three-dimensional environments. Ultimately, the analysis concludes that inclusive design not only expands the potential market reach for XR products but also improves the overall user experience for all participants by providing more intuitive and flexible interfaces.

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XR Association