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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.

PCF GroupDec 2024

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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.

PlayWayDec 2024

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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.

InvestGameDec 2024

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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.

NaconNov 2024

Outcome of Board Meeting held on Thursday, November 14, 2024

Nazara Technologies Limited is undergoing a period of aggressive strategic expansion and operational consolidation, as evidenced by its financial performance for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2024. The company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in consolidated revenue, reaching ₹56,902 lakh, with the eSports segment serving as the primary growth engine. While standalone net profits saw a substantial increase to ₹1,273 lakh for the quarter, total comprehensive income experienced a slight decline due to rising operational costs and losses from discontinued operations. This financial landscape is further complicated by significant industry-wide regulatory challenges, specifically outstanding Goods and Service Tax show cause notices totaling approximately ₹1,120 crore across two subsidiaries. The corporate strategy focuses heavily on streamlining the portfolio through both high-value acquisitions and the divestment of non-core assets. Key developments include the full acquisition and subsequent merger of Paper Boat Apps, the strategic purchase of Fusebox Games, and the integration of Freaks 4U Gaming. To fuel this inorganic growth and support future projects, the board authorized a substantial fundraise of ₹90,000 lakh through preferential equity issuance. This capital injection is intended to bolster a balance sheet that saw a net cash outflow from operating activities during the first half of the fiscal year. Geographically and operationally, the company is positioning itself as a global gaming and eSports powerhouse, evidenced by its investment in Moonshine Technology and the expansion of its international stepdown subsidiaries. By divesting stakes in entities like Crimzoncode Technologies and NzMobile Kenya while simultaneously consolidating domestic holdings, the organization aims to optimize its corporate structure. This dual approach of aggressive capital deployment and internal restructuring defines the current fiscal period, as the entity seeks to balance rapid scaling with the management of significant tax-related legal contingencies.

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Nazara Technologies LimitedNov 2024

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Projekty Uchwał na Nadzwyczajne Walne Zgromadzenie

PCF Group S.A. has initiated a strategic update to its corporate governance and operational framework, centered on an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for November 2024. A primary objective of these changes is the expansion of the company’s statutory business activities to include management consultancy, a move designed to streamline advisory services within the capital group. This operational shift is accompanied by the formalization of leadership roles, including the confirmation of Lidia Banach-Hoheker to the Supervisory Board and the maintenance of specific personal rights for major shareholder Sebastian Wojciechowski, who retains the authority to appoint the Board President provided he holds a 25% voting stake. The governance structure is further defined by a share capital of 718,805.42 PLN and a conditional capital increase intended for future stock options. Control remains concentrated through a Group of Authorized Shareholders who hold the right to appoint the Board Chairman and a majority of the Supervisory Board. To ensure compliance with public interest entity regulations, the board must include at least two independent members and a dedicated audit committee. These structural provisions are reinforced by a revised remuneration policy that aligns executive compensation with the company’s long-term financial health and the competitive standards of the global gaming industry. The updated remuneration framework introduces a performance-linked model for the Management Board, capping variable pay at five times the annual fixed salary. Performance is measured against specific financial and qualitative benchmarks, including net profit, share price performance, and game quality metrics. For the Supervisory Board, the policy now includes additional compensation for committee participation. While the current structure focuses on fixed pay and non-monetary benefits like liability insurance and medical packages, it establishes a foundation for future share-based incentive programs. These comprehensive updates aim to balance internal stability with the flexibility required to navigate the evolving capital and gaming markets.

PCF GroupNov 2024

Raport Bieżący Nr 25/2024

The extraordinary general meeting of PCF Group S.A. convened on 13 November 2024 adopted a series of resolutions that are now formally disclosed to shareholders and the market. The primary objective of the communication is to fulfil the statutory obligation under § 19 (1) point 6 of the Minister of Finance’s Regulation of 29 March 2018, which governs the timely transmission of current and periodic information by issuers of securities. By presenting the resolutions, the board of directors ensures transparency and compliance with Polish securities law, thereby supporting investor confidence and market integrity. The disclosure is issued as current report number 25/2024, prepared on the same day as the meeting, and originates from the company’s registered office in Warsaw. It covers the full content of the resolutions passed, although the specific substantive matters addressed by the resolutions are not detailed in the excerpt. The report’s scope is limited to PCF Group S.A., a Polish‑registered entity, and pertains exclusively to the events of the 13 November 2024 meeting. No survey or statistical methodology is involved; the information consists solely of the board’s formal transmission of the meeting’s outcomes. The communication serves as a legal filing that documents corporate governance actions and satisfies regulatory reporting requirements for listed issuers in Poland.

PCF GroupNov 2024

Raport bieżący nr 26/2024

The report presents the composition of voting power at the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A. held on 13 November 2024, identifying all shareholders who controlled at least five percent of the total votes. The legal basis for the disclosure is Article 70 point 3 of the Polish Public Offering Act, which mandates transparency of significant voting blocs in public companies. Six entities exceeded the five‑percent threshold, together accounting for roughly 75 percent of the aggregate voting rights. Individual holdings were as follows: Sebastian Wojciechowski wielded 14,989,480 votes, representing 41.71 percent of all votes and 54.27 percent of the meeting’s total; Krafton Inc. held 3,594,028 votes (10.00 percent overall, 13.01 percent of meeting votes); Bartosz Kmita possessed 2,579,910 votes (7.18 percent overall, 9.34 percent of meeting votes); Nationale‑Nederlanden Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny controlled 2,368,000 votes (6.59 percent overall, 8.57 percent of meeting votes); Krzysztof Dolaś held 1,808,609 votes (5.03 percent overall, 6.55 percent of meeting votes); and Bartosz Biełuszko owned 1,805,936 votes (5.02 percent overall, 6.54 percent of meeting votes). The scope is limited to PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw‑based publicly listed company, and reflects the voting distribution at a single extraordinary meeting in late 2024. No broader market or temporal analysis is provided, and the methodology consists of a statutory compilation of shareholder registers as of the meeting date, without additional sampling or survey techniques. The concentration of voting rights in a small number of shareholders suggests a relatively centralized ownership structure, which may influence corporate governance decisions at the meeting.

PCF GroupNov 2024

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Projekty Uchwał na Nadzwyczajne Walne Zgromadzenie 13 Listopada 2024

The extraordinary general meeting of PCF Group S.A. on 13 November 2024 adopted a comprehensive set of resolutions that reshape the company’s governance framework, statutory scope, and capital configuration. Shareholders elected a chairperson, waived the formation of a Scrutiny Committee on the basis of electronic voting, and approved a detailed agenda that includes board appointments, statutory amendments, and the adoption of a unified charter. The co‑optation of Lidia Banach‑Hoheker to the Supervisory Board satisfied the minimum‑member requirement, reinforcing board composition. Statutory changes broaden the firm’s activity classification by adding PKD 70.22.Z for business‑management consulting and formalise the revised charter, thereby expanding the operational latitude of the group. The capital structure was confirmed at PLN 718 805,42, distributed across multiple share series: 27.5 million series‑A, 2.062 million series‑B, 0.388 million series‑D, 0.136 million series‑E, 3.343 million series‑F and 2.511 million series‑G. In addition, shareholders authorized a conditional increase of up to 1.556 million shares, providing flexibility for future financing. Overall, the resolutions consolidate PCF Group S.A.’s corporate governance, extend its business scope, and secure a robust capital foundation, positioning the company for strategic growth within the Polish market and aligning its structure with anticipated operational demands.

PCF GroupNov 2024

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Resolutions Adopted at the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A. with Headquarters in Warsaw on 13 November 2024

The extraordinary general meeting of PCF Group S.A. on 13 November 2024 adopted a series of resolutions that reshape the company’s governance framework, statutory scope, and remuneration structure. Central to the meeting’s outcomes was the unanimous election of Sebastian Wojciechowski as chairman, supported by 27 618 454 votes representing 76.85 % of the share capital, and the co‑opted appointment of Lidia Banach‑Hoheker to the supervisory board. A comprehensive amendment to the company’s statute broadened its operational remit to encompass 36 PKD codes, signaling an expansion of business activities. The meeting introduced new supervisory board rules that require a minimum of two independent members and empower the Group of Qualified Shareholders to replace any member who loses independence within a two‑week window. An audit committee of at least three members, a majority of whom must be independent, was mandated, with clearly defined monitoring and oversight responsibilities. Concurrently, a revised remuneration policy for both the management and supervisory boards was approved, aligning compensation with the updated business strategy, prevailing market benchmarks in the gaming sector, and incorporating additional fees for participation in board and committee meetings. Board members’ contracts may be concluded under either employment or civil‑law terms, may be indefinite, and can be terminated with notice periods ranging from three to twelve months, or immediately for serious breaches such as gross duty violations, confidentiality breaches, or legal infractions. Compensation consists of a fixed monthly salary supplemented by a variable bonus capped at five times the fixed component, linked to performance criteria. The resolutions require the company to publish the Compensation Policy, the shareholders’ approval, the adoption date, and voting results on its website within seven days of entry into force. The open‑ballot vote recorded 25 249 381 votes (approximately 91 %) in favor and 2 369 073 votes (about 9 %) against, with no abstentions, thereby triggering immediate compliance with the publication mandate.

PCF GroupNov 2024

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Skonsolidowany Raport Kwartalny Za Trzeci Kwartał 2024 Roku

PCF Group, operating through its parent company in Poland and subsidiaries across North America and Europe, reported consolidated sales revenues of PLN 131.9 million for the first three quarters of 2024. This represents an increase from PLN 111.2 million during the same period in 2023, driven primarily by development fees from AAA projects such as Project Maverick for Microsoft and Project Gemini for Square Enix. Despite this revenue growth, the Group’s financial position remains under pressure, with a year-to-date net loss widening to PLN 33.3 million. This deficit is attributed to rising operating expenses, a PLN 27.5 million loss in the self-publishing segment, and significant non-cash write-offs totaling approximately PLN 76 million following the cancellation of Project Red and Project Dagger. The Group’s liquidity has tightened significantly, with cash and cash equivalents nearly halving to PLN 67.1 million by September 30, 2024. This decline was largely fueled by PLN 88.9 million in expenditures on intangible assets and ongoing research and development. While the third quarter of 2024 showed signs of stabilization—achieving a small operating profit of PLN 3.8 million and a nearly break-even net result—management has initiated a formal review of strategic options. This review aims to secure an estimated PLN 350 million in new financing through 2025–2026 to sustain the current self-publishing strategy and maintain operational liquidity. Strategically, the Group is pivoting toward a mix of work-for-hire and internal IP development. Key upcoming milestones include the scheduled releases of Project Bison in 2025 and Projects Bifrost and Victoria in 2026. To support these goals, the Group secured a new production agreement with Krafton Inc. for Project Echo and renewed its Unreal Engine licensing with Epic Games. However, due to the current capital requirements and the focus on achieving positive cash flow from self-published titles, management does not anticipate dividend payments or the resumption of EBITDA-based incentive programs until at least 2026.

PCF GroupNov 2024

Current Report No. 24/2024: Change in the Agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting

The filing announces a modification to the agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A., scheduled for 13 November 2024. Acting on a request dated 23 October 2024 from shareholder Sebastian Wojciechowski, who holds at least one‑twentieth of the company’s share capital, the Board incorporated a new item to review and adopt a revised remuneration policy for members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. The amendment aligns with the legal provision § 19 (1) point 3 of the Minister of Finance’s regulation on continuous and periodic information disclosed by securities issuers. The updated agenda now comprises ten sequential points, beginning with the opening of the meeting, election of the chairperson, verification of the convening validity, election of the audit committee, adoption of the agenda, approval of a newly co‑opted supervisory board member, amendment of the Articles of Association, adoption of the consolidated text of the Articles, the newly added remuneration‑policy resolution, and finally the meeting’s closure. Supporting materials attached to the filing include the shareholder’s formal request with a draft resolution and justification, the Supervisory Board’s recommendation (Resolution No 17/2024 dated 21 October 2024), the revised notice of convening, updated draft resolutions, and a refreshed proxy‑voting form. The submission reflects standard corporate governance practice in Poland, demonstrating the Board’s responsiveness to shareholder‑initiated agenda changes and providing transparent documentation ahead of the extraordinary meeting.

PCF GroupOct 2024

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Uchwała nr 17/2024 Rady Nadzorczej Spółki pod Firmą PCF Group S.A. z siedzibą w Warszawie

PCF Group S.A. has proposed a revised remuneration policy for its Management and Supervisory Board members to align corporate incentives with its updated long-term business strategy. Finalized in Warsaw on October 21, 2024, and scheduled for review at the Extraordinary General Meeting on November 13, 2024, the updates reflect a shift in how the company defines and rewards executive performance. A primary change involves decoupling the remuneration policy from specific, pre-defined short- or long-term strategic goals, allowing for greater flexibility while maintaining a rigorous framework for variable compensation. The updated policy establishes a clear cap on variable pay for Management Board members, limiting it to five times their fixed annual salary. These performance-based incentives are tied to specific key performance indicators, including net profit, stock price performance, and qualitative metrics such as game quality. While Supervisory Board members receive fixed monthly compensation, the new policy introduces additional fees for attendance at board and committee meetings to better reflect their active involvement in corporate oversight. Notably, neither board currently receives stock-based incentives, though the Supervisory Board retains the authority to temporarily deviate from established rules to safeguard the company’s financial stability during exceptional circumstances. To ensure transparency and ethical governance, the framework includes formal procedures for managing conflicts of interest and mandates annual reporting on remuneration practices. The resolution received unanimous support from participating Supervisory Board members, signaling internal consensus on the necessity of these editorial and structural improvements. By refining these compensation structures, the organization aims to balance competitive executive rewards with the sustainable financial health of the group within the global gaming industry.

PCF GroupOct 2024

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Global Gaming Deals Report: Q4 & FY 2024

The gaming industry’s merger‑and‑acquisition environment in 2024 evolved from primarily financial arbitrage toward transactions driven by clear strategic objectives. Activity levels remained above the pre‑COVID baseline, reflecting sustained confidence among investors and operators. A pronounced concentration on work‑for‑hire studios emerged, as larger entities sought to secure development capacity and intellectual‑property pipelines without the overhead of full‑scale studio ownership. The $2.8 billion acquisition of Keywords exemplifies this trend, illustrating how capital is being allocated to firms that can deliver immediate production capabilities and augment existing portfolios. Geographically, the analysis spans all major gaming markets, encompassing North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and emerging regions, and it covers the full fiscal year of 2024 together with the fourth‑quarter snapshot. The scope includes console, PC, mobile, and cloud‑based segments, capturing a comprehensive view of deal flow across the sector’s diverse subsections. Findings indicate that strategic alignment—such as expanding genre expertise, entering new platforms, or consolidating talent—has become the primary catalyst for high‑value transactions, while pure financial speculation has receded. Overall, the data suggest that the industry is consolidating around a model that prioritizes operational synergies and long‑term growth potential. This shift is likely to shape future investment patterns, with an emphasis on acquiring development capacity that can be rapidly deployed to meet evolving consumer demand and competitive pressures.

InvestGameSept 2024

Current Report No. 23/2024: Change in the Date of Submission of the H1 2024 Semi-Annual Report

The notice serves to inform stakeholders that the scheduled release of the consolidated half‑year financial statements for the first six months of 2024 will occur later than previously announced. The governing authority for this amendment is § 80 paragraph 2 of the Minister of Finance’s Regulation dated 29 March 2018, which outlines the requirements for current and periodic information disclosed by issuers of securities and the conditions under which such information may be deemed equivalent to that required by non‑EU jurisdictions. Initially, the half‑year report for PCF Group S.A. and its capital group was slated for publication on 26 September 2024, as indicated in the earlier current report No 1/2024 dated 29 January 2024. The revised timetable sets the new publication date for 30 September 2024, representing a four‑day postponement. This adjustment is communicated by the Board of PCF Group S.A. and applies to the consolidated financial statements covering the first half of the 2024 fiscal year. The scope of the announcement is limited to the Polish market, reflecting compliance with national financial reporting regulations and targeting investors, analysts, and other market participants who rely on timely access to the group’s performance data. No methodological changes to the underlying financial statements are indicated; the amendment concerns only the timing of disclosure.

PCF GroupSept 2024

Current Report No. 21/2024: Convening the Extraordinary General Meeting of PCF Group S.A.

**Summary of “Current Report No. 21/2024: Convening of the Extraordinary General Meeting” (PCF Group S.A.)** | Item | Details | |------|---------| | **Report number & date** | Current Report No. 21/2024 – prepared on **13 September 2024** | | **Company** | **PCF Group S.A.**, registered office in Warsaw, Poland | | **Subject** | **Convening of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)** of the shareholders | | **Legal basis** | • § 19 (1) items 1 & 2 of the **Regulation of the Minister of Finance of 29 March 2018** (rules on current and periodic disclosures). • Polish Commercial Companies Code (KSH): **Art. 399 § 1** in conjunction with **Art. 402¹ § 1 & § 2**. | | **Meeting details** | • **Date:** 13 November 2024 • **Time:** 11:00 a.m. CET (UTC+1) • **Venue:** Centrum Konferencyjne ADN, Browary Warszawskie, ul. Grzybowska 56, 00‑844 Warsaw, Poland | | **Disclosures made in the report** | 1. **Announcement of the Management Board** – full text of the notice calling the EGM. 2. **Draft resolutions** – the proposals that will be put to a vote at the EGM. 3. **Resolutions of the Supervisory Board** – items the Supervisory Board has approved for inclusion on the agenda of the EGM. | | **Structure of the document** | The report is presented in **both Polish and English** (pages 1 & 2). The Polish version contains the same information as the English version, merely translated. | | **Miscellaneous** | The header “PEOPLE CAN FLY” appears on both pages; it is unrelated to the substantive content of the report. | --- ### Key Take‑aways 1. **Mandatory disclosure** – The report satisfies the Polish “current report” (raport bieżący) requirements under the Minister of Finance regulation, ensuring that shareholders and the market are promptly informed about the convening of an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. 2. **Legal compliance** – The convening is grounded in specific provisions of the Commercial Companies Code (Art. 399 § 1; Art. 402¹ § 1‑2), which prescribe the procedural steps for calling an EGM and the content of the accompanying disclosures. 3. **Agenda transparency** – By

PCF GroupSept 2024

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List of Proposed Changes to the Statute of PCF Group S.A.: Warsaw

The amendment seeks to revise the statutory definition of PCF Group S.A.’s corporate purpose by expanding and re‑ordering the catalogue of activities authorized under Polish PKD classification. The core change introduces a new activity code, 70.22.Z, which covers “other consulting in the field of business operations and management,” and consequently shifts the numbering of all subsequent entries upward by one position. As a result, the list now comprises thirty‑six distinct codes instead of the original thirty‑five. The revised catalogue retains the company’s existing involvement in printing services (18.13.Z), media reproduction (18.20.Z), consumer electronics manufacturing (26.40.Z), specialized machinery (28.99.Z), and the production and retail of games and toys (32.40.Z, 47.65.Z, 47.91.Z). It also continues to encompass a broad spectrum of publishing activities (58.xx.Z), film and television production, post‑production and distribution (59.xx.Z), audio‑visual broadcasting (60.xx.Z), software development and IT consulting (62.xx.Z, 63.xx.Z), data processing and web hosting, as well as artistic, educational, photographic, and recreational services (70.22.Z, 74.20.Z, 85.52.Z, 90.xx.Z, 93.29.Z). The inclusion of the new consulting code formally acknowledges the firm’s growing advisory operations alongside its established media and technology businesses. Geographically, the amendment applies to the company’s headquarters in Warsaw and governs its activities throughout Poland, reflecting the full range of sectors in which the group operates. No empirical methodology is required, as the proposal is a legal restructuring rather than a statistical study. The overarching intent is to align the statutory framework with PCF Group’s diversified portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting strategic expansion into business‑consulting services.

PCF GroupSept 2024

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Raport Bieżący Nr 20/2024

The report announces that PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, formally decided on 10 September 2024 to cease all development work on Project Red, a title the Group intended to launch either through an external publisher or via self‑publishing using its own capital. The termination stems from two primary factors: the inability to secure an external publishing partner and the lack of internal financial capacity to fund continued development, coupled with the acquisition of a new external‑publisher‑driven project, Project Echo, which now requires the development team previously assigned to Project Red. Financial implications are quantified through a 100 percent impairment of the capital invested in Project Red as of 30 June 2024. The write‑down reduces the standalone net profit for the first half of 2024 and lowers the value of non‑current assets on the company’s balance sheet by 8 846 thousand złoty. On a consolidated basis, the same adjustment diminishes the Group’s half‑year net profit and non‑current assets by 7 719 thousand złoty. The impairment is a one‑off, non‑cash entry that does not affect EBITDA at either the standalone or consolidated level. The financial figures are provisional, subject to audit review, and will be finalized in the standalone and consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2024, unless earlier disclosure is mandated by law. No methodological details beyond internal accounting treatment are provided, as the report serves primarily as a regulatory disclosure under Article 17(1) of the MAR Regulation.

PCF GroupSept 2024