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Gaming Deals Report: 2023

The 2023 fiscal year marked a period of significant correction and stabilization for the global video game industry following the hyper-inflated deal-making activity of 2020–2022. While total merger and acquisition (M&A) value reached a record $78.2 billion, this figure was heavily skewed by the $68.7 billion closing of the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal. Excluding this transaction, M&A activity settled at a modest $9.5 billion, reflecting a sharp decline in deal volume and a cautious approach from strategic investors facing macroeconomic uncertainty and increased regulatory scrutiny. Private investments saw a substantial downturn, falling to $2.7 billion in 2023 from $10.7 billion the previous year. This decline was primarily driven by a collapse in late-stage funding, as high interest rates and a closed IPO window made large-scale venture rounds less attractive. Conversely, early-stage activity remained resilient, supported by over 30 new gaming-focused funds established since 2020. Seed funding maintained momentum as investors sought better entry terms and lower valuations. Geographically, North America led in deal volume and value, followed by Western Europe and Asia, though Asian strategics increasingly shifted toward co-investing with venture capital firms to mitigate risk. The industry is currently navigating several transformative trends, most notably the integration of generative AI. Unlike the speculative "boom and bust" cycle of blockchain gaming, AI is viewed as a long-term tool for production efficiency, despite lingering concerns regarding intellectual property and copyright. Meanwhile, sectors such as Esports and Web3 faced continued struggles, with investment in Web3 falling 4.4 times compared to 2022. Looking toward 2024, there are early signs of a rebound, evidenced by $1.7 billion in fundraising in January alone. Analysts anticipate a potential resurgence in M&A and public offerings as corporate earnings improve and the gap between buyer and seller valuation expectations narrows. However, persistent challenges remain, including the threat of late-stage down rounds, studio shutdowns, and evolving platform policies from major tech entities.

InvestGameJan 2024

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Global Gaming Report 2024

The global gaming industry experienced a significant recovery in deal activity during 2024, characterized by a 39% increase in disclosed deal value to $27.3 billion across 967 announced transactions. This resurgence was driven primarily by a 21% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) volume, totaling 198 deals worth $10.5 billion. Private equity firms emerged as pivotal players, exemplified by EQT’s $2.8 billion acquisition of Keywords Studios and CVC’s $1.1 billion purchase of Jagex. The PC and console segment led M&A activity with 53 deals, followed closely by mobile and platform tools. Private placements also saw growth, with $4.8 billion raised across 711 deals, representing a 30% increase in value despite an 8% dip in deal count. Early-stage investments dominated this space, accounting for over 90% of total raises. Notable financings included Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and significant rounds for Infinite Reality and Build A Rocket Boy. Blockchain remained the most prolific segment for private funding with 250 deals, while new gaming-focused funds from firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Bitkraft signaled renewed investor confidence with over $1.8 billion in fresh capital. Public markets showed mixed results but overall growth, as the Drake Star Gaming Index rose 10.4%. Top performers included Sea/Garena, DeNA, and Konami, while companies like Unity and Corsair struggled. The year concluded with a strong fourth quarter featuring major mobile acquisitions, such as Miniclip’s $1.2 billion purchase of Easybrain and MTG’s $820 million acquisition of Plarium. The outlook for 2025 is highly optimistic, predicated on strategic consolidations and a rebounding public market. Anticipated catalysts include the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6, which are expected to drive player engagement and further M&A opportunities. Key trends for the coming year include a potential wave of IPOs in the Indian market, increased delisting activity by private equity firms, and continued growth in AI and blockchain-integrated gaming platforms.

Drake Star PartnersJan 2024

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Annual Report 2024

Thunderful Group’s 2024 Annual Report documents a decisive pivot toward a pure gaming focus, achieved through divestment of non‑gaming assets and a 20 % workforce reduction. The restructuring tightened the balance sheet, halving interest‑bearing net debt and leaving a modest cash position of SEK 29.6 million, yet it also produced a sharp decline in operating performance: net revenue fell 23.8 % to SEK 292.8 million and adjusted EBITA swung to a loss of SEK 383.9 million, largely due to cost‑cutting and the transition to higher‑margin publishing and co‑development activities. The global gaming market grew modestly in 2024, reaching USD 187.7 billion with a 5 % rise in the player base to 1.5 billion, projected to reach 1.67 billion by 2027. Thunderful’s strategy targets a 3.1 % CAGR in the PC segment, high‑quality titles priced USD 10–30, and external project investments capped at EUR 2 million. The company has reorganised into Publishing and Co‑development & Services segments to optimise resource allocation, lower fixed costs through third‑party publishing, and balance riskier internal IP development with predictable service revenue. Governance remains robust: a board‑led risk framework, annual review of a Zero‑tolerance Code of Conduct, and an anonymous whistleblowing function reinforce ethical standards. Executive remuneration is tightly linked to long‑term value, with fixed salaries capped at 30 % variable pay and share‑based incentives that could dilute equity by up to 4.65 % if fully exercised. Despite a net loss of SEK 887.5 million in 2024, the Group’s operating profit rose 57 % to SEK 292.8 million, signalling a turnaround post‑restructuring. Financially, the Group’s liquidity is constrained; total assets fell from SEK 3.15 billion to SEK 772.9 million, and net cash turned negative. Impairments of over SEK 444 million on goodwill and other intangibles, coupled with significant restructuring costs, underpin the negative operating margin of –46.9 %. The company’s exposure to foreign‑exchange, interest‑rate and liquidity risks remains moderate but requires ongoing monitoring. Overall, the report presents a company in transition, balancing aggressive cost discipline and strategic realignment against a challenging financial backdrop.

ThunderfulJan 2024

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Global Gaming Report Q2 2024

The Q2 2024 global gaming landscape is marked by a pronounced acceleration in mergers, acquisitions and financing activity. Over the quarter, 52 announced deals reached $3.5 billion, with EQT’s $2.8 billion purchase of Keywords standing out as the largest transaction. Private‑financing activity remained steady at 181 deals, a sizable portion—40 %—focused on blockchain gaming. Early‑stage funding dominated the market, accounting for 94 % of deals and led by Asian investors. Public‑market momentum is expected to persist, with several titles poised for IPO and private‑equity firms ready for additional take‑private transactions. Venture capital continues to surge, with seed and Series A/B rounds totaling more than $3 billion. Investments concentrate on metaverse‑centric studios such as The Sandbox and OpenREC, alongside a strong emphasis on intellectual property creation and streaming platforms. On the buyer side, Tencent, NetEase, and Sea Limited maintain dominance, each executing multi‑hundred‑million dollar deals that reinforce consolidation and strategic investment in high‑growth gaming ecosystems. The indie and AA segment has rebounded sharply, driven by firms like Devolver Digital, Team 17, and tinyBuild. Year‑to‑date performance figures—Logitech up 120 %, KRAFTON and Take‑2 each rising over 53 %—illustrate robust upside in this space. The Drake Star Gaming Index, an equal‑weighted benchmark of 30 large gaming firms, slipped only –0.3 %, contrasting with broader market declines (S&P 500 down 10.9 %). These data underscore that while mega‑publishers face volatility, the indie/AA sector remains a resilient source of growth and investment interest.

Drake StarJan 2024

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Financial Results for the Q3 of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025

Koei Tecmo’s financial performance through the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit. These results stem from a light release schedule for console titles and a reliance on existing mobile software. However, net profit rose 3.6% to ¥25,161 million, supported by disciplined cost management in advertising and outsourcing. The company maintains its full-year guidance of ¥90 billion in sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, anticipating a significant recovery in the fourth quarter driven by a robust pipeline of more than five new titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The long-term strategy focuses on achieving a ¥40 billion operating profit target by establishing a multi-layered portfolio across console, PC, and mobile platforms. To secure a position among the top ten global digital entertainment companies, a dedicated AAA Studio has been formed to consistently produce large-scale hits, with two major AAA titles planned for the next three years. This expansion is supported by an aggressive recruitment drive to add 200 employees annually and the continuous refinement of the proprietary Katana Engine to ensure high-quality graphical standards across all genres. Operational efficiency is being bolstered through the integration of artificial intelligence for debugging, asset production, and game balancing. By subdividing development milestones and shifting to a bond-centric investment portfolio, the company maintains high financial stability and consistent non-operating income. These fiscal strengths support a commitment to shareholder returns, including a 50% dividend payout ratio, while funding strategic capital expenditures such as employee housing and potential office acquisitions to sustain future growth.

Koei TecmoJan 2024

Eng q1 (2024)

Thunderful Group’s interim report for the first quarter of 2024 details a period of significant financial decline and aggressive corporate restructuring. Net revenue fell 27.7 percent to 391.7 MSEK, while the group recorded an operating loss (EBIT) of 184.4 MSEK, a sharp reversal from the 19.2 MSEK profit reported in the same period the previous year. This downturn was driven by a 35.5 percent revenue drop in the Games segment and a 25.7 percent decrease in Distribution, largely due to weaker market demand for Nintendo Switch products and the underperformance of the internal title SteamWorld Build. To address these challenges, the group initiated a restructuring program aimed at annual cost savings of 90–110 MSEK. This process involved a 72.4 MSEK write-down of capitalized development costs following the cancellation or divestment of twelve game projects. Strategic shifts include the divestment of the German publishing subsidiary Headup GmbH and the sale of Nordic Game Supply’s assets to reduce net debt. Despite these pressures, the group successfully extended its Nintendo distribution agreement for the Nordics and Baltics through March 2026 and reported 13.9 percent growth in its Amo Toys division. The report covers the group’s global operations with a focus on European and Nordic markets for the period of January to March 2024. Financial data indicates a strained liquidity position, with cash and credit facilities dropping to 130.9 MSEK from 329.3 MSEK year-over-year. Management secured a bank waiver conditional on asset divestments and maintains that current funds are sufficient for continued operations. The overarching strategy moving forward emphasizes a simplified games portfolio, more rigorous project validation, and a balanced risk profile across internal and external development.

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NintendoJan 2024

Q2'24 Gaming Deals Report

The Q2 '24 Gaming Deals Report presents a comprehensive snapshot of transaction activity across the global gaming industry for the second quarter of 2024. It documents a steady rebound in deal volume following the pandemic‑induced “hangover,” with private investments totaling $133 billion, mergers and acquisitions at $138 billion, and public offerings reaching $44 billion. The report highlights key transactions such as animeca’s $140 million investment, Lightspeed’s $964 million stake in a studio, and KRAFTON’s $15 million acquisition of ARISTRAT. Corporate, VC, and PE rounds collectively surpassed a new quarterly benchmark of $1 billion across 116 deals. Geographically, the data disaggregates activity by region: North America and Western Europe lead early‑stage VC deals ($162 m and $109 m respectively), while Asia drives late‑stage VC activity with $320 m. Early‑stage VC activity remains robust, with 29 deals in North America and 7 in MENA. Late‑stage VC activity is comparatively muted, with only seven deals totaling $239 m in North America. Methodologically, the report aggregates closed transactions from public media, proprietary research, and partner feeds. Deal types are categorized into control M&A, minority M&A, early‑stage VC (pre‑seed to Series A), late‑stage VC (Series B+), corporate investments, and public offerings. Data points include deal value, number of rounds, and geographic distribution, providing a granular view of funding trends across platforms—PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR. The report concludes that while deal volume is recovering, market volatility continues to temper large‑scale public offerings.

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InvestGameJan 2024

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Games Investment Review: Q1 2024

The first quarter of 2024 indicates a return to cautious growth for the video game industry, following nearly a year of market turmoil and layoffs. Total activity across investments and mergers and acquisitions reached $4.3 billion. While this represents a 94% decline in value compared to the previous quarter, the figures are heavily skewed by Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023. When that outlier is excluded, Q1 2024 investment and M&A value nearly doubled the previous quarter’s performance. Investments reached $2.2 billion across 178 deals, marking the first time quarterly investment value exceeded $2.0 billion since mid-2022. This growth was primarily driven by Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, which accounted for 67% of the total investment value for the period. Despite the rise in value, the industry saw a record high of undisclosed deals, with 39% of investments not reporting financial terms. The Tech/Other segment led investment value at 73%, while the Console/PC segment led in deal volume at 32%. M&A activity totaled $2.0 billion across 41 transactions. The $1.6 billion acquisition of Kahoot! represented 76% of this total. Geographically, Europe dominated the M&A landscape, accounting for 76% of value and 46% of volume. Additionally, new fund announcements remained strong at $13.7 billion across 28 funds, a 36% year-over-year increase in value. This was bolstered by significant raises from Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator. Blockchain-related interests also saw a resurgence, with $8.3 billion in new funds showing interest in the sector, largely due to a single $7.0 billion fund from Andreessen Horowitz. Overall, the data suggests a stabilizing market with significant capital still being deployed into established entities and new ventures.

DDMJan 2024

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Q1’24 Gaming Deals Report

The first quarter of 2024 presents a gaming sector still contending with macro‑economic headwinds, as growth rates trail inflation and firms grapple with widespread layoffs and volatile equity markets. Despite these pressures, deal flow is projected to recover to levels seen before the pandemic, driven primarily by cash‑rich public owners who are now favoring syndicate‑style financing structures and targeting mid‑cap merger‑and‑acquisition opportunities. This shift signals a renewed appetite for strategic consolidation even as overall market confidence remains tentative. Mobile gaming, the largest revenue generator within the industry, shows a modest contraction in the current year. Average in‑app‑purchase earnings have settled between $6.3 billion and $6.4 billion, indicating a slight dip from prior periods. The data suggest that while the segment is experiencing a short‑term slowdown, the underlying user base and monetisation mechanisms remain robust, providing a foundation for potential rebound later in the year. Geographically, the analysis spans the global market, encompassing North America, Europe, and the Asia‑Pacific regions, and focuses on the period from January through March 2024. It covers the full spectrum of interactive entertainment, with particular emphasis on mobile platforms, public‑company investors, and mid‑cap entities engaged in M&A activity. The overarching conclusion is that, although growth momentum is muted, the infusion of capital from well‑funded owners and the persistence of core revenue streams position the industry for a gradual return to pre‑pandemic transaction volumes and a possible stabilization of mobile revenues in the ensuing quarters.

InvestGameJan 2024

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Raport Bieżący ESPI Nr 1/2024

The Management Board of PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish game developer and publisher, has established the official schedule for the publication of its periodic financial results throughout the 2024 calendar year. This disclosure, mandated by Polish market regulations regarding public offerings and the conditions for issuing securities, ensures transparency for investors and stakeholders regarding the company's fiscal performance and operational milestones. The reporting cycle begins with the release of the standalone and consolidated annual reports for the 2023 fiscal year on April 26, 2024. Subsequent quarterly performance updates are scheduled for later in the year, with the consolidated report for the first quarter of 2024 set for release on May 31 and the third-quarter results following on November 29. The comprehensive consolidated report for the first half of 2024 is slated for publication on September 30. In accordance with specific regulatory exemptions provided under the Minister of Finance's decree, the company has elected to omit the publication of separate quarterly reports for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024. Furthermore, the company will streamline its reporting process by integrating condensed standalone financial data directly into its consolidated quarterly and semi-annual reports. This approach eliminates the need for separate standalone filings for those specific periods, maintaining a focus on consolidated group performance while fulfilling all legal requirements for financial disclosure on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

PlayWayJan 2024

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Annual Report: January – December 2024

Enad Global 7 (EG7) experienced a period of significant transition and consolidation during the 2024 fiscal year, characterized by strategic restructuring in response to a volatile global gaming market. Net revenue declined 16.2 percent to SEK 1,713.0 million, primarily due to the normalization of performance for *My Singing Monsters* following its 2023 viral peak. This revenue contraction, combined with a SEK 342.3 million goodwill impairment and increased depreciation expenses, resulted in a net loss of SEK 236.4 million for the year. Despite these headwinds, the group’s diversified live-service portfolio—anchored by Daybreak and Big Blue Bubble—contributed 68.9 percent of total revenue, providing a stable foundation of predictable cash flows. To improve future margins and position the group for a return to growth in 2025, management implemented aggressive cost-saving measures expected to yield SEK 191.0 million in annual savings by the second half of 2025. These initiatives included the strategic wind-down of the Toadman studio and restructuring at Piranha Games. Simultaneously, the group focused on long-term expansion through the acquisition of Singularity 6, the developer of *Palia*, and an uplisting to Nasdaq Stockholm. Financial stability was further bolstered post-period by the placement of a SEK 350 million senior unsecured bond in February 2025 to fund future development and M&A activity. The group maintains a decentralized global structure with 546 employees, emphasizing sustainability and corporate responsibility. Environmental efforts have seen 93 percent of server capacity transitioned to external data centers, with 80 percent powered by renewable energy. Governance remains robust, with a seven-member Board of Directors overseeing a framework based on the COSO model. While the core gaming activities are not yet covered by the EU Taxonomy, the group adheres to strict "zero tolerance" policies regarding discrimination and corruption, maintaining a clean record of zero workplace accidents or material data breaches throughout the reporting period.

Enad Global 7 ABJan 2024

Q3'24 Gaming Deals Report

The Q3 '24 Gaming Deals Report presents a comprehensive snapshot of capital flows and transaction activity across the global gaming ecosystem from Q1 '20 to Q3 '24. It documents a total of 120 closed rounds, with private investments stabilizing at roughly $1 billion per quarter after a pandemic‑driven acceleration. M&A activity has rebounded, averaging one $B+ deal per quarter, while public offerings remain subdued, with only a single IPO in the past two years and total equity issuance hovering below $10 billion annually. Key deal highlights include high‑profile VC rounds such as HYBE’s $80 m stake in SuperPlay, Lightspeed’s $55 m investment in Volley, and a $702 m Series B+ round for Embracer. The report also tracks 140 gaming‑focused funds, ranking the most active by deal count and value across pre‑seed to Series B+ stages. Corporate venture capital has increased co‑investment activity, with $1.6 billion raised in late‑stage rounds for studios like Hybe and Pika. Geographically, North America and Western Europe dominate early‑stage VC activity (48 m and 45 m respectively in Q3), while Asia contributes significant late‑stage capital (138 m). Platform and tech investments outpace pure gaming content, with notable funding for Discord, MagicLeap, and Infinte. Steam sales data reveal a 35 % YoY rise in full‑game revenue driven by AA/indie titles, whereas AAA sales plateau. Mobile IAP revenues have stabilized around $15 billion, with Asian developers leading new releases. The methodology relies on publicly sourced transaction data and proprietary datasets, providing a neutral, data‑driven overview of the evolving gaming investment landscape.

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InvestGameJan 2024

DDM Games Investment Review Q4 2024 Executive Summary Report

Digital Development Management (DDM) positions itself as a global video‑game advisory powerhouse, having secured $1.2 billion in deals across Asia, Europe and the United States while facilitating more than 750 transactions over its 19‑year history. The firm’s end‑to‑end service model—encompassing representation, consulting, data research and M&A brokerage—leverages a proprietary investment database and deep industry relationships to align studios with tailored funding, acquisition or exit strategies. This comprehensive approach is designed to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving gaming market. In Q4 2024, capital flows into the industry rebounded sharply. Total investments reached $262.8 million across 49 disclosed deals, a slight decline from the previous quarter but accompanied by a shift toward smaller early‑stage rounds as median segment values fell. M&A activity surged to $5.0 billion across 35 transactions, driven largely by EQT Group’s $2.7 billion purchase of Keywords Studios and Playtika’s $2.0 billion acquisition of Superplay, eclipsing the combined Q1‑Q3 value of $4.8 billion. New fund commitments in 2024 totaled $58.9 billion, up 25 % from 2023, with artificial‑intelligence and blockchain funds remaining focal points. DDM’s data methodology prioritizes closed deals to capture actual capital deployment, excluding announced activity that may not materialize. For SPACs, reported values reflect funds raised rather than post‑transaction valuations to maintain consistency across metrics. The firm’s dataset is exclusively focused on Western video‑game industry transactions—encompassing development, publishing and technology across PC, console, mobile, MMO/MOBA/battle‑royale, eSports and AR/VR—distinguishing it from broader tech acquisition reports that include non‑gaming firms.

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Digital Development ManagementJan 2024

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Games Investment Review Q4 2023 Executive Summary Report

The analysis evaluates global capital flows into the video‑games ecosystem throughout 2023, with a focus on the fourth quarter, to gauge how mega‑transactions and shifting investor priorities are reshaping the market. The central thesis is that headline‑grabbing acquisitions mask a broader contraction in deal activity, prompting a more disciplined allocation of funds as the sector confronts macro‑economic pressures and tighter regulatory environments, particularly in China. Overall M&A volume fell 22 % year‑on‑year, yet Q4 recorded a record $70.8 bn in total deal value, 98 % of which derived from Microsoft’s $68.7 bn purchase of Activision Blizzard. Excluding that outlier, annual M&A would have amounted to just $11.4 bn, an 80 % decline. Private‑equity and venture investment also weakened, with Q4 investment volume dropping to $936.6 m—the first sub‑$1 bn quarter since 2018—and the number of deals falling 21 %. IPO activity remained flat at three offerings, though market‑cap surged 257 % to $112 m. AI‑related funding accounted for 28 % of undisclosed deals, totaling $319 m across 61 transactions, while blockchain financing collapsed 72 % in value to $1.4 bn despite a modest revival after the SEC approved spot‑bitcoin ETFs. Geographically, Europe dominated the quarter with roughly $308 m across 20 deals, Asia trailed, and the remainder of the world contributed about 12 % of undisclosed volume. Sovereign wealth funds entered the arena more prominently, exemplified by Saudi Arabia’s $4.9 bn acquisition of Scopely and a $265 m stake in e‑sports firm VSPO. The outlook for 2024 anticipates continued headwinds and stricter Chinese regulation, but forecasts a stabilization of investment and IPO activity in the second half of the year as valuations soften and strategic capital deployment becomes the norm.

DDMDec 2023

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Resolutions Adopted at the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A.

The Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A., held on December 11, 2023, in Warsaw, resulted in the adoption of several key resolutions primarily focused on the company’s internal governance and compensation structures. Representing approximately 60.39% of the share capital, the assembly confirmed the appointment of the meeting chair and approved the formal agenda. A notable procedural decision included the waiver of a dedicated scrutiny committee, as the company utilized an electronic voting system to manage the 21,702,576 valid votes cast during the session. The primary financial outcomes of the meeting involve significant adjustments to the remuneration of the Supervisory Board and the Audit Committee, effective January 1, 2024. Under the new compensation framework, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board will receive a monthly salary of 3,000 PLN, while other members will receive 2,500 PLN. Additionally, all board members are entitled to a supplemental payment of 1,500 PLN for each meeting attended. These figures replace the previous compensation standards established in June 2020. Further resolutions established specific pay scales for the Audit Committee. The Chairman and members with specialized accounting or financial auditing expertise will receive 2,000 PLN monthly, while other committee members will receive 1,500 PLN. Participation in Audit Committee meetings will be compensated with an additional 2,000 PLN per session. These adjustments reflect the company's updated approach to rewarding oversight functions within its corporate structure as it moves into the 2024 fiscal year. All resolutions were passed with overwhelming support, with only a marginal number of dissenting votes recorded regarding the compensation changes.

PCF GroupDec 2023

Shareholders Holding at Least 5% of Votes: Extraordinary General Meeting 2023

The report serves to disclose the identities and voting power of shareholders who control at least five percent of the votes at the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A. convened on 11 December 2023, in compliance with Polish public‑offer legislation. It establishes transparency regarding the concentration of voting rights among major stakeholders and confirms the legal basis for the disclosure under the 2005 Public Offer Act. Three shareholders meet the five‑percent threshold. Individual investor Sebastian Wojciechowski holds 14,989,480 votes, representing 41.71 % of the total voting pool and 69.07 % of the votes cast at the meeting. Corporate shareholder Krafton Inc. controls 3,594,028 votes, equivalent to 10.00 % of all votes and 16.56 % of the meeting’s votes. The Nationale‑Nederlanden Open Pension Fund possesses 2,368,599 votes, accounting for 6.59 % of total votes and 10.91 % of the meeting’s votes. Together, these three entities command roughly 58 % of the overall voting rights, indicating a high degree of ownership concentration. The scope is limited to PCF Group S.A., a publicly listed company headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and covers the shareholder composition as of the specific extraordinary meeting date. Data were compiled by the company’s board from the official share register, reflecting the statutory requirement to report any holder with a voting share of five percent or more. The disclosed figures provide a clear snapshot of the power distribution among the principal investors at that point in time.

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PCF GroupDec 2023

Gaming Industry Report: Global & MENAP Outlook Q4 2023

The analysis presents a forward‑looking assessment of the global gaming market with a particular focus on the MENAP region, outlining the strategic opportunities that are reshaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Central to the outlook is the rapid convergence of emerging technologies—virtual reality, artificial intelligence, mobile platforms, quantum computing, GPU‑as‑a‑Service, and cloud gaming—which together are accelerating content creation, distribution, and consumption across diverse consumer bases. Investment activity is framed around a thesis that prioritises three core pillars: high‑value content and intellectual property, software efficiency solutions that lower development costs, and user‑generated‑content ecosystems that drive engagement and monetisation. Funding targets range from pre‑seed to Series A rounds, with typical ticket sizes of $1 million to $8 million, reflecting confidence in early‑stage ventures that can capitalize on the identified technology trends. The outreach strategy includes participation in high‑profile events such as the World Gaming Conference in Abu Dhabi (15‑16 February) and LEAP 2024 in Riyadh (4‑7 March), complemented by a dedicated “Gaming Investor” newsletter, a GameON podcast, and sponsorship opportunities for research partners. Overall, the findings underscore a vibrant growth trajectory for gaming in both established and emerging markets, driven by technological innovation and a robust pipeline of investable startups. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage through subscription services, collaborative research, and direct investment to capture value in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Shorooq PartnersDec 2023

Current Report No. 59/2023: Decision to Limit the Scope of Project Dagger – Correction

The correction clarifies a corporate decision by PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, to temporarily limit the scope of its internally funded Project Dagger. The amendment addresses a typographical error in the English version of the earlier filing, which mistakenly referred to Project Gemini instead of Project Dagger when describing the suspension of plans to launch a AAA title in the 2025‑2026 window. The revised wording confirms that an experienced team of roughly ten members will be tasked with redefining the game’s development direction and producing a pre‑production version that incorporates feedback from an external evaluation of Project Dagger. The disclosure outlines that, following the delivery of a key milestone and an assessment of the creative concept for Project Dagger, the company evaluated several strategic scenarios, including discussions with Square Enix Limited, the publisher of Project Gemini. As a result, the firm decided to suspend the AAA release schedule for Project Dagger and to reallocate most of the development staff to three other projects—Maverick, Bifrost, and Victoria—while maintaining the remaining work under a self‑publishing model funded by the company itself. The notice is dated 28 November 2023 and is issued under the legal framework of § 15 (2) of the 2018 Minister of Finance regulation governing continuous and periodic disclosures by securities issuers. No additional methodological details are provided, as the communication serves solely to correct the prior misstatement and reaffirm the strategic shift concerning Project Dagger.

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PCF GroupNov 2023