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Two Notifications Under MAR Article 19

The management board of 11 bit studios S.A., a prominent Polish game developer and publisher, issued a formal regulatory disclosure on December 23, 2024, regarding insider trading activity. The communication serves to fulfill legal obligations under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), which mandates the public reporting of transactions involving company securities conducted by persons discharging managerial responsibilities or their closely associated entities. This specific notification confirms the acquisition of company shares by Marcin Kuciapski, a member of the Supervisory Board, and PAI F.R., an entity closely linked to him. The scope of the disclosure is centered on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and pertains specifically to the equity structure of 11 bit studios S.A. during the late December 2024 period. While the summary report confirms the occurrence of these transactions, it functions as a high-level administrative notification intended to maintain market transparency and ensure compliance with European Union financial regulations. The involvement of a Supervisory Board member in purchasing shares typically signals internal confidence in the company’s long-term value or strategic direction, particularly following major product releases or during specific fiscal cycles. The methodology for this disclosure relies on the mandatory self-reporting requirements for insiders, where the individuals involved must notify both the issuer and the relevant national supervisory authority of their transactions. By formalizing these notifications through the management board, represented by Przemysław Marszał and Grzegorz Miechowski, the company ensures that all stakeholders have access to information regarding changes in the shareholding patterns of its leadership. This transparency is a standard requirement for publicly traded entities in the gaming sector to prevent information asymmetry and uphold market integrity.

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11 bit studiosDec 2024

Report

CESA Game Industry Report 2024

**CESA Game Industry Report 2024 – Executive Summary (English)** --- ### 1. Publication Details | Item | Information | |------|--------------| | **Title** | CESA ゲーム産業レポート 2024 (CESA Game Industry Report 2024) | | **Publisher** | 一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会 (Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association, CESA) | | **Release date** | 20 December 2024 (Friday) | | **Price** | ¥55,000 (incl. tax) – both printed book and PDF/CD‑ROM versions | | **Format** | A4, 360 pages | | **ISBN / Catalog** | CESAJ‑LV‑ (internal code) | | **Production partner** | 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 (Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute) | | **Official page** | <https://f-ism.net/report/cesa2024.html> | | **Contact** | [email protected] | > **Citation note** – When quoting any data from the report, cite it as “CESA ゲーム産業レポート 2024”. --- ### 2. Report Structure | Chapter | Focus | |---------|-------| | **Chapter 1 – Front‑matter (Topics, Interviews, Contributions)** | Interviews with industry veterans (久夛良木健, 岡村秀樹) reflecting on 30 years of PlayStation & Sega Saturn; other key‑person case studies. | | **Chapter 2 – Market & Industry Trends (Domestic & Global)** | Macro‑level market size, platform breakdown, development costs, employment, cross‑media context. | | **Chapter 3 – User Trends** | Player demographics, platform usage, esports, multi‑platform activity. | | **Chapter 4 – CESA Activities & Member Initiatives** | Overview of CESA‑hosted events (Tokyo Game Show, CEDEC) and member‑company projects. | --- ### 3. Key Findings #### 3.1 Global Game‑Content Market * **Size (2020‑2024)** – Approximately **¥30 trillion** in 2024, nearly **double** the 2020 level (¥20 trillion). * **Growth drivers** – Strong yen‑depreciation effect post‑2022, continued expansion of mobile gaming, and rising PC‑gaming share (thanks to Steam). * **Platform share (2024)** – * **Mobile**: dominant share (≈ 60 % of global revenue). * **Console**: ~ 20 % of revenue. * **PC**: ~ 20 % (growing steadily). #### 3.2 Japan’s Content Industry & Game Share * **Total overseas export of Japanese content**: **¥4.7 trillion** (on par with semiconductor & steel sectors). * **Games’ contribution**: **≈ 60 %** of that export value → games are the primary driver of foreign‑exchange earnings within the broader content sector. #### 3.3 Domestic Game‑Industry Employment & Compensation * **Total industry employment**: **≈ 200,000** workers (including peripheral sectors). * **Average annual salary**: **¥7.08 million** – markedly higher than the average across

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一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会 (Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association)Dec 2024

Legal

Zawiadomienie w trybie art. 19 ust. 1 rozporządzenia MAR

The management board of 11 bit studios S.A. issued a formal notification on December 18, 2024, regarding a recent acquisition of company shares by a closely associated entity. This disclosure, filed under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), details a transaction executed by the Fundacja Rodzinna Miechowskich. This foundation is directly linked to Grzegorz Miechowski, a member of the company’s management board who also serves as the president of the foundation’s board. The transaction took place on December 17, 2024, and represents a direct investment in the Warsaw-based game developer and publisher. While the specific volume and price per share are contained within the regulatory annex, the primary purpose of the disclosure is to maintain transparency regarding the financial activities of persons discharging managerial responsibilities and their related parties. This type of insider activity often serves as a signal of internal confidence in the company’s long-term value and strategic direction. The scope of this notification is limited to the Polish capital market and the specific governance requirements of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. It reflects the ongoing regulatory compliance of 11 bit studios S.A. in monitoring internal equity shifts. By documenting this acquisition, the company fulfills its legal obligations to inform the public and regulatory bodies of any changes in the shareholding structure involving its executive leadership, ensuring that market participants have access to relevant data regarding insider sentiment and ownership stability.

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11 bit studiosDec 2024

Legal

Zamknięcie „Projektu 8”

The management board of 11 bit studios S.A. formally resolved to terminate the development of the internal video game production known as Project 8 on December 17, 2024. This strategic decision stems from a determination that the title lacked the potential to achieve a satisfactory rate of return for the company. As of September 30, 2024, the project carried a book value of approximately 48.43 million PLN. Consequently, the company will implement a significant write-down on unfinished development work, which will negatively impact financial results for the current fiscal year. The final amount of this impairment will be determined following a comprehensive review of the assets generated during the development cycle. The termination of Project 8 necessitates a reduction in the size of the associated development team. While layoffs are confirmed, the scale of these redundancies does not meet the legal threshold required for collective dismissal procedures under Polish labor law. This suggests a targeted restructuring rather than a mass workforce reduction. The scope of this action is centered on the company’s internal production pipeline in Warsaw and reflects a shift in resource allocation away from underperforming intellectual properties. By prioritizing financial viability over continued investment in a project with diminishing commercial prospects, the company aims to protect its long-term fiscal health. The move highlights the increasing pressure on mid-to-large scale game developers to ensure high profitability in a competitive market. This disclosure, filed under market abuse regulations, serves as a critical update for investors regarding the company's asset valuation and operational strategy heading into the end of the 2024 financial year.

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11 bit studiosDec 2024

Legal

Current Report No. 24: Analysis of the Situation on One of the Game Projects

The Management Board of 11 bit studios S.A. has initiated a comprehensive strategic analysis regarding the status of a specific internal game development project. This evaluation focuses on the viability and future of the title, signaling a potential shift in the company’s production pipeline. The primary objective of this review is to determine whether the project remains a sustainable asset or if the company must proceed with a significant financial impairment. Financial data as of September 30, 2024, indicates that the book value of the unfinished development work for this project totals approximately PLN 48.43 million. Should the ongoing analysis conclude that the project is no longer viable or requires a total cessation of development, the company anticipates a write-off of these capitalized costs. Such an action would directly impact the firm's balance sheet and reported net income for the relevant fiscal period, though the final valuation of any potential write-off remains subject to a formal asset review. This disclosure, issued in compliance with market abuse regulations regarding inside information, reflects the current operational landscape for the Warsaw-based developer and publisher as of late 2024. While the specific title under review was not named, the scale of the investment suggests a project of significant scope within the company’s portfolio. Management intends to provide further updates once a definitive decision is reached regarding the project’s continuation or termination.

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11 bit studiosDec 2024

Legal

Raport bieżący nr 29/2024

The Board of PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, formally concluded the strategic options review for the company and its capital group on 10 December 2024, after earlier interim reports in August and September 2024. The primary purpose of the decision was to acknowledge that the anticipated external financing of roughly 350 million PLN—required to sustain the current scale of self‑publishing projects—was not secured, rendering the original strategic plan unfeasible. Consequently, the Board resolved to refocus financial management toward immediate liquidity improvement. The new priority is to align investment outlays for internal game development and publishing with revenue generated from the work‑for‑hire segment, thereby achieving a balanced cash‑flow structure. This shift implies a reduction in self‑publishing activities until the financing gap is closed or alternative funding sources emerge. The scope of the assessment covers PCF Group S.A. and its subsidiary People Can Fly, operating within the Polish market and the broader European video‑game industry. The time frame spans the strategic review period from August to December 2024. No external survey or statistical sampling was employed; the conclusion derives from internal financial analysis and the failure to attract the targeted capital injection. Future disclosures regarding specific remedial actions will be made publicly in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring transparency of the group’s efforts to restore financial stability and continue operations across both self‑publishing and contract‑based development streams.

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PCF GroupDec 2024

Legal

Current Report No. 31/2024: Suspension of Project Victoria

The board of PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, resolved on 10 December 2024 to suspend all further work on Project Victoria, a self‑published video‑game title financed from the group’s own resources. The suspension stems from the group’s inability to secure the capital required to cover ongoing production and publishing costs, prompting an immediate halt to the planned early‑access launch originally scheduled for 2026. As a direct consequence, a portion of the dedicated development team will be placed under temporary layoff, maintaining employment contracts without work or pay for a legally defined period, while the remaining staff face permanent reductions in employment. The production and publishing timetable for the title is also frozen, and no definitive duration for the suspension has been set. The board will continue to explore alternative financing avenues that could potentially fund the project’s completion; depending on the outcome, it may either resume development or formally abandon the initiative. In line with International Accounting Standard 36, the board will conduct an impairment test of the capitalised expenditures on Project Victoria using financial data as of 31 December 2024, integrating the results into the 2024 consolidated financial statements. Findings from this test will be disclosed publicly in accordance with applicable regulations. The scope of the decision encompasses the Polish jurisdiction, the broader European video‑game market, and the fiscal year ending 2024.

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PCF GroupDec 2024

Legal

Current Report No. 30/2024: Decision to Reduce the Gemini Project Development Team

The Board of PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, resolved on 10 December 2024 to downsize the development team dedicated to Project Bifrost, a self‑published title financed from the Group’s own resources. The decision stems from the Group’s inability to secure sufficient funding to sustain the project within the originally planned budget and production schedule, prompting a shift to a reduced workforce and the placement of surplus staff on temporary layoff under applicable jurisdictional regulations. Consequently, the early‑access launch slated for 2026 is no longer viable, and the production‑publishing timetable has been abandoned. In parallel, the Board identified a potential impairment of the capitalised expenditures incurred on Project Bifrost. Pursuant to International Accounting Standard 36, an impairment test will be conducted using financial data as of 31 December 2024, with results to be incorporated into the Group’s individual and consolidated 2024 financial statements and disclosed publicly in accordance with legal requirements. This assessment will determine whether the assets associated with the project have suffered a loss of value. The restructuring also extends to other internal units, including the publishing and support teams, aligning their size with the revised operational scale. While Project Bifrost’s development is curtailed, the Group is concentrating resources on work‑for‑hire contracts: Project Gemini with Square Enix Limited, Project Maverick for Microsoft Corporation, and Project Echo for Krafton Inc., alongside efforts to secure additional work‑for‑hire opportunities. The scope of the decision encompasses the Polish corporate entity and its subsidiaries, covering the fiscal year 2024 and projected activities through 2026.

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PCF GroupDec 2024

Legal

Raport bieżący nr 28/2024: Rejestracja zmian statutu PCF Group S.A.

The report announces that PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, has formally amended its Articles of Association to broaden its operational scope. The amendment was recorded on 4 December 2024 by the Warsaw District Court’s XIII Commercial Division following the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held on 13 November 2024, where resolutions 5/11/2024 and 6/11/2024 were adopted. Legal grounding derives from § 5 point 1 and § 6 of the Minister of Finance’s regulation dated 29 March 2018, which governs the disclosure of current and periodic information by securities issuers. The primary change concerns paragraph 4 section 1 of the charter, which now enumerates 36 distinct activities identified by Polish PKD codes, ranging from printing‑related services (18.13.Z) and electronic equipment production (26.40.Z) to publishing (58.11‑58.21.Z), audiovisual production (59.11‑59.20.Z), software development and IT consulting (62.01‑62.09.Z), data processing and web hosting (63.11‑63.12.Z), and various cultural, educational, and entertainment services. The amendment adds a new line, PKD 70.22.Z, covering “other consulting services related to business operations and management,” thereby expanding the company’s advisory portfolio. The scope of the filing is limited to Poland, specifically the Warsaw jurisdiction, and pertains to the corporate governance period ending in 2024. No statistical analysis or survey methodology is involved; the communication serves as a statutory disclosure to shareholders, regulators, and market participants, confirming that PCF Group S.A. now possesses a broader legal basis to engage in diversified commercial and creative activities, including the newly authorized business‑consulting services.

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PCF GroupDec 2024

Report

2024 Global Mobile Games Marketing Trends & Insights

The global mobile gaming industry is currently defined by extreme market concentration and a fundamental shift in monetization and marketing strategies. With the top 50 publishers generating 70% of total revenue, the sector is moving toward hybrid-casual models that blend ad-based revenue with in-app purchases to offset rising user acquisition costs. Strategic priorities for 2025 include the expansion of Direct-to-Consumer platforms to preserve margins and a resurgence in HTML5 web games. This evolution is occurring alongside a surge in marketing volume; in 2024, the industry saw over 250,000 advertisers and 46.2 million creative assets, representing a 60% year-over-year increase in advertising activity despite a declining rate of new market entrants. Geographically, the landscape is marked by rapid growth in Southeast Asia and Latin America, while the United States remains a dominant but maturing market. High-production, cross-platform free-to-play titles, particularly from Chinese developers, are raising consumer expectations and challenging traditional premium pricing models. To navigate privacy-related data limitations, marketers are increasingly adopting creative-level attribution and generative AI for both content production and data analysis. Short-form video has become the primary driver of engagement, accounting for up to 81% of impressions in genres like Puzzle and Simulation, often utilizing AI-generated imagery and demographic-specific hooks to capture niche audiences. Tactical trends reveal a widespread reliance on intellectual property and the integration of casual mini-game mechanics to market hardcore RPG and Strategy titles. Successful campaigns frequently leverage localized content and specialized creative formats, such as "stomp" transitions for social media or long-form puzzles to attract RPG players. This data, synthesized from over 1.6 billion ad records across 80 countries, underscores a transition toward high-volume, AI-enhanced marketing where deep user segmentation and creative variety are essential for maintaining player lifetime value in an increasingly competitive global environment.

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SocialPetaDec 2024

Financial

Annual Report: G5 Entertainment AB 2024

G5 Entertainment’s 2024 performance reflects a strategic pivot toward operational efficiency and margin expansion within the global mobile gaming sector. Despite a 14% year-over-year revenue decline to SEK 1,135 million, the company achieved a 5% increase in operating profit, reaching SEK 116.8 million. This improvement is attributed to a disciplined focus on its core demographic—women aged 35 and older—and the expansion of its proprietary direct-to-consumer G5 Store, which now accounts for 16.1% of total revenue. By leveraging AI-driven development and a rigorous funnel of five to six soft launches annually, the company aims to sustain its position in the evergreen Hidden Object, Match-3, and Mahjong genres. The company maintains a robust financial foundation, characterized by SEK 276 million in available cash and an equity/asset ratio of 83%. Financial stability is further supported by a conservative approach to capital, with no external debt and a portfolio where the top ten titles generate 98% of intangible asset value. While the business remains sensitive to market volatility, currency fluctuations, and reliance on major third-party distribution platforms, auditors have provided an unqualified opinion on the financial statements, confirming that the valuation of capitalized development costs remains within reasonable parameters. Beyond financial metrics, the organization emphasizes a structured approach to corporate governance and human capital. With a gender-balanced workforce and a commitment to ethical business conduct, G5 integrates comprehensive labor policies and 360-degree performance assessments to drive organizational health. While the company has implemented energy-efficient practices, it currently lacks formal climate mitigation plans and EU taxonomy-aligned sustainability metrics. Moving forward, the board remains focused on balancing organic growth with shareholder returns, as evidenced by the proposed dividend of SEK 8.0 per share and a continued emphasis on performance-based executive remuneration.

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G5 Entertainment ABDec 2024

Report

Digital Market Index: Q4 2024

Global digital markets reached a significant milestone in the final quarter of 2024, with in-app purchase revenue hitting a record $39.4 billion. This growth was primarily fueled by a 28.2% year-over-year surge in non-game applications, exemplified by TikTok becoming the first app to surpass $6 billion in annual revenue. While the iOS ecosystem remains the primary driver of monetization by capturing 70% of total revenue, Google Play maintains its dominance in scale, facilitating nearly three-quarters of the 34.1 billion global downloads recorded during the period. The mobile gaming landscape underwent a notable structural shift as consumer preferences migrated from traditional RPGs toward Strategy and Puzzle titles. Strategy games experienced a 26% year-over-year increase in downloads, helping to offset regional revenue declines in major markets like Japan and South Korea. Despite these shifts, Japan’s mobile sector showed signs of overall recovery, while emerging Android markets in Indonesia and Pakistan continued to expand rapidly. The successful launch of high-profile titles like Pokémon TCG Pocket further stabilized the gaming sector during this transition. Advertising and retail media also reached unprecedented levels, with U.S. digital ad spend hitting $34 billion. Social media channels dominated this space, accounting for 77% of total expenditures as major retailers like Amazon and Walmart increased holiday investments. Retail media specifically generated a record 75.4 billion impressions, driven by high demand in consumer electronics and personal care. Strategic co-branded partnerships, such as the collaboration between Best Buy and Samsung, emerged as critical drivers of visibility, cementing the role of retail platforms as essential components of the broader digital advertising ecosystem.

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Sensor TowerDec 2024

Financial

Web3 Gaming Investments in 2020-2024: The Highs, The Lows, and The Future

The web3 gaming investment landscape has undergone a significant structural shift since 2020, moving away from a reliance on Bitcoin price correlations toward a focus on content creation. While blockchain technology's long-term utility in gaming remains unproven, capital allocation has increasingly favored game developers and publishers over platform and infrastructure startups. Content creators now account for over 60 percent of both capital raised and total deals closed, a substantial increase from their 40 percent share at the start of the decade. Investment activity is characterized by a high degree of concentration among a small group of market leaders. The top four investors, comprising two corporate entities and two venture capital funds, are responsible for 82 percent of all capital deployed and 32 percent of total rounds closed between 2020 and the first half of 2024. Leading firms such as a16z and Animoca Brands have spearheaded this activity, deploying billions of dollars into notable projects like Mysten Labs and Forte. Despite this heavy concentration of capital, late-stage investment activity has faced downward pressure due to macroeconomic challenges and a loss of traction among established market leaders. The sector continues to face hurdles regarding liquidity and proven success. Compared to the traditional gaming content sector, the web3 space has seen fewer exits and significantly lower deal values. To date, the industry has yet to record a high-profile or billion-dollar exit, highlighting a gap between early-stage funding enthusiasm and realized market value. This suggests a maturing but cautious environment where the primary focus remains on building content while navigating a lack of established exit pathways.

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InvestGame & GDEVDec 2024

Legal

Raport Bieżący ESPI nr 15/2024

PlayWay S.A., a prominent Warsaw-based game developer and publisher, has announced a significant change to its executive leadership structure. On December 20, 2024, the company received formal notification regarding the resignation of Andrzej Włodzimierz Dudek from his position as Vice President of the Management Board. This departure is scheduled to take effect at the close of business on December 31, 2024, marking a transition in the company’s senior management as it enters the new calendar year. The resignation was submitted citing personal reasons, with no further operational or strategic conflicts indicated in the disclosure. This personnel change follows the regulatory requirements set forth in the Act on Public Offering and the conditions for governing issuers of securities on the Polish market. The announcement was officially authorized by Krzysztof Kostowski, the President of the Management Board, ensuring compliance with the legal standards for current and periodic information disclosure for companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This leadership update focuses specifically on the corporate governance of PlayWay S.A. within the Polish gaming sector. While the notification does not detail a successor or immediate changes to the company’s broader development strategy, it confirms the departure of a key executive from one of the industry's most prolific incubators of gaming studios. The scope of the announcement is limited to this specific executive transition and its immediate effective date at the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

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PlayWayDec 2024

Financial

Examining a Decade of Gaming Startup Exit Paths

The global gaming industry saw forty-two first-time startup exits with valuations exceeding $500 million between 2014 and 2024. This decade of activity was heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, with approximately 45% of all analyzed exits occurring during 2020 and 2021. The data reveals a clear distinction between exit strategies: mergers and acquisitions are the primary path for companies valued below $1 billion, while public offerings are the exclusive route for those reaching valuations of $5 billion or more. Notable examples include Roblox, which achieved a $38.3 billion market cap at listing, and Scopely, which secured a $4.9 billion acquisition. Mobile gaming dominates the exit landscape, accounting for 75% of all major deals during this period. This prevalence is driven by speed to market, as mobile-focused companies reach an exit approximately 40% faster than their counterparts in the PC and console segments. While more than half of all successful startups exit within ten years of founding, the specific timeline varies by deal type. Mergers and acquisitions typically occur more rapidly, with a median timeframe of eight years, whereas going public requires a median of nine years. Investment backing also dictates the eventual exit path. Venture capital-backed firms show a stronger preference for public listings to maximize returns on larger capital raises. In contrast, bootstrapped businesses, such as Mojang Studios and SpinX Games, are more inclined toward acquisitions. Geographically and operationally diverse, the analyzed companies span major global players like Krafton, Unity, and Moon Active, illustrating a robust decade for high-value liquidity events across the mobile, PC, and console sectors.

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InvestGameDec 2024

Legal

Tableau de Déclaration Mensuelle des Opérations Réalisées par un Émetteur sur ses Propres Titres: Novembre 2024

Nacon, a prominent French video game publisher and hardware manufacturer, executed a series of share buyback operations throughout November 2024 as part of a long-standing program initiated in March 2020. These transactions, reported in compliance with French financial market regulations, reflect the company's ongoing management of its own equity. At the conclusion of the reporting period, the issuer held a total of 126,544 treasury shares, representing approximately 0.12% of its total share capital. The monthly activity was characterized by a high volume of both acquisitions and disposals, indicating active liquidity management. Specifically, the company purchased 64,247 shares and sold 48,691 shares during the month. This resulted in a net increase in treasury holdings compared to the balance of 110,988 shares recorded at the end of October 2024. No shares were cancelled or transferred for employee stock option exercises or debt conversions during this timeframe, and no transactions were conducted with major shareholders holding more than 10% of the capital or with company directors. The scope of this financial activity is limited to the French equity market where Nacon is listed. The data provides a transparent view of the company's market interventions, which are typically used to provide liquidity to the stock or to fulfill future obligations related to share-based compensation. By maintaining a relatively small percentage of self-held capital, the company ensures it meets regulatory requirements while managing its market presence. These figures underscore a period of active trading for the issuer's securities without significant structural changes to its capital allocation or ownership distribution.

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NaconDec 2024

Financial

Rapport Financier Semestriel S1 2024/2025

Pullup Entertainment achieved a historic financial turnaround during the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, reporting record revenue of €234.3 million. This represents a 176% increase over the previous year’s €85.0 million, primarily catalyzed by the successful launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This performance shifted the company from a prior net loss to a positive EBITA of €48.3 million and a consolidated net income of €22.1 million. The growth was heavily concentrated in digital channels, which accounted for 89% of sales, and the Americas, which represented 54% of total revenue. Strategic restructuring and capital management were central to this period. The company rebranded from Focus Entertainment to Pullup Entertainment and completed a €23.1 million capital increase in May 2024. Portfolio optimization included the divestment of Streum On Studio following the cancellation of an unannounced project and the acquisition of minority stakes in Rundisc and Uppercut Games. Despite these successes, the financial position reflects the scale of recent operations, with accounts receivable surging to €196.3 million and studio-related supplier debt rising to €93.7 million due to royalty obligations. The group maintains a cash position of €22.7 million against a net debt of €127.2 million. Operational risks remain a critical focus, particularly a high dependency on external partners; specifically, Saber Interactive represents 30% of projected investments over the next three years. Financial stability is further tied to managing significant currency exposure, as 60% of revenue is USD-denominated, and adhering to strict debt covenants linked to a €130 million syndicated credit facility. To secure these credit lines, the group has pledged significant stakes in key subsidiaries, including Focus Entertainment Publishing and Dovetail Games. As of September 30, 2024, Neology Holding remains the dominant shareholder, maintaining a controlling interest of 51.64% of net voting rights.

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Pullup EntertainmentDec 2024

Presentation

Financial Results 9M24

PCF Group S.A. presents its financial and operational results for the first nine months of 2024, focusing on the performance of its global development studios and its VR-specialized subsidiary, Incuvo. The report covers the group’s activities across its primary hubs in Europe and North America, tracking the evolution of its workforce and project portfolio through September 30, 2024. Financial performance for the 9M 2024 period shows total revenues of PLN 131.9 million, an increase from PLN 111.3 million in the same period of 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the recognition of revenues from the release of Bulletstorm VR in the first quarter and an increase in Work-for-Hire (WFH) revenues during the third quarter. However, profitability was negatively impacted by several factors, leading to a net loss of PLN 33.3 million compared to a loss of PLN 13.4 million in the previous year. Key detractors included a PLN 7.8 million write-down related to Project Red and revenue adjustments for Project Gemini following amended contract terms with Square Enix, which lowered margins. Adjusted EBITDA fell to negative PLN 1.7 million from a positive PLN 8.5 million in 9M 2023. Operational highlights focus on the VR portfolio managed by Incuvo. Green Hell VR continues to expand with a co-op mode scheduled for release on December 16, 2024, following its addition to Meta Quest+ in June. Development of Project Bison, an internal IP, is progressing through the vertical slice phase with a planned 2025 premiere. Conversely, active development on Bulletstorm VR concluded in September 2024 following the version 1.4 update. The group’s total headcount remained stable at 767 employees, with a significant concentration of developers in Warsaw and North American studios.

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PCF GroupNov 2024

Financial

First Half 2024/25 Results

Nacon’s financial results for the first half of the 2024/25 fiscal year, covering the six-month period ending September 30, 2024, reveal a period of revenue growth alongside a slight contraction in profitability. Total sales reached €77.0 million, representing a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by a 10.7% rise in gaming sales and a robust 16.6% increase in the accessories segment. Gross profit margins improved to 65.8%, primarily due to optimized purchasing strategies within the accessories division. Despite the rise in revenue, EBITDA fell by 3.2% to €28.3 million, and operating income declined by 12.9% to €3.2 million. These decreases are attributed to a high comparative base in the prior year, which had been bolstered by non-recurring income from the release of earn-out provisions. Net income for the period settled at €2.2 million. The company’s balance sheet was strengthened by an €18.6 million capital increase in July 2024, bringing total equity to €288.3 million, though net debt rose to €101.5 million as cash positions decreased to €17.4 million. The outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year remains optimistic, supported by a pipeline of 45 games currently under development. Growth is expected to be driven by the release of major titles such as Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown and MXGP, alongside new premium hardware including the REVOSIM steering wheel and Xbox Revolution X Unlimited controller. Management anticipates that higher volumes from year-end sales and new product launches will result in overall growth for both sales and operating income for the full 2024/25 financial year.

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NaconNov 2024

Legal

Current Report No. 27/2024: Increase in the Amount of Unsecured Guarantee for Bank of Montreal

The filing announces a formal amendment to the financing arrangement between People Can Fly Canada Inc., a subsidiary of PCF Group S.A., and the Bank of Montreal, aimed at expanding the unsecured guarantee supporting the bank’s credit exposure. Effective 15 November 2024, the guarantee amount is raised from CAD 9.2 million to CAD 13.154 million, reflecting the anticipated increase in the demand revolving facility from CAD 8.0 million to CAD 11.954 million. This credit line is intended to pre‑finance forthcoming Canadian tax incentives, and the larger guarantee aligns the security package with the expanded loan exposure. Concurrently, the first‑ranking hypothec on PCF Canada’s entire movable asset base will be increased from CAD 11.04 million to CAD 15.7848 million, ensuring that the bank’s priority claim remains proportionate to the heightened indebtedness. All other contractual terms of the original financing agreement, dated 24 May 2023, remain unchanged. The amendment is grounded in Article 17(1) of the MAR Regulation and follows the earlier disclosure made on 24 May 2023 concerning the original credit facility. The scope of the transaction is limited to the corporate group’s Polish parent company, its Canadian subsidiary, and the Canadian banking institution, covering a single fiscal period in 2024. No statistical sampling or broader market analysis is involved; the communication serves solely to inform stakeholders of the revised guarantee and collateral levels accompanying the enlarged revolving credit facility.

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PCF GroupNov 2024