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Raport Bieżący nr 4/2020: Daty Premiery House Flipper na Konsole - Aktualizacja

PlayWay S.A. has officially updated the release schedule for the console versions of its popular simulation title, House Flipper, across major global markets. This strategic expansion brings the game to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms during the final week of February 2020. The announcement serves as a formal update to previous regulatory filings, ensuring that investors and market participants are informed of the specific deployment timeline for these key console segments. The rollout begins on February 25, 2020, with the initial launch on PlayStation 4. This is followed immediately by the Xbox One release on February 26, 2020. The launch sequence concludes on February 27, 2020, with a dedicated release for the PlayStation 4 in the Japanese market. This phased approach indicates a coordinated effort to capture the console audience shortly after the game’s established success on other platforms. This disclosure is categorized as inside information under Article 17(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation, reflecting its potential impact on the company's valuation and market position. By providing specific dates for both Western and Asian markets, the management demonstrates a commitment to transparency regarding its product lifecycle and revenue-generating milestones. The update confirms that the transition from PC to major home consoles is a primary operational focus for the company during the first quarter of 2020.

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PlayWayJan 2020

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Raport Bieżący Nr 40/2019: Post-Premier Sales – Car Mechanic Simulator (Console) & Cooking Simulator

PlayWay S.A. released post-launch sales performance data for two of its major simulation titles, Car Mechanic Simulator and Cooking Simulator, highlighting significant commercial success and rapid cost recovery. During the month of June 2019, the console versions of Car Mechanic Simulator for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 achieved over 43,000 digital downloads. This performance generated gross revenue exceeding 1.3 million USD, a figure that notably excludes physical retail sales for the PlayStation 4 platform due to pending data. The financial efficiency of the console port for Car Mechanic Simulator is particularly evident in its development-to-revenue ratio. Total production costs for the console versions remained below 500,000 PLN. These expenses were fully recouped through pre-orders alone, ensuring the title reached profitability prior to its official release date. This indicates a high level of market anticipation and a successful transition of the franchise from PC to home consoles. In addition to the console performance of the mechanic franchise, the update confirms that Cooking Simulator reached a significant sales milestone. As of early July 2019, the title surpassed 150,000 copies sold. These figures reflect the company's strong position within the simulation genre during the mid-2019 period, demonstrating the global appeal of its niche titles across both PC and console segments. The data underscores a business model focused on low-cost production relative to high-volume digital distribution and rapid capital return.

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PlayWayJul 2019

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Raport Bieżący Nr 28/2019: China Market

PlayWay S.A. has formalized a strategic distribution agreement with Entropy Game Global Limited, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Tencent, to bring several high-profile titles from its capital group to the Chinese market. This partnership focuses on the expansion of the company’s simulation portfolio into one of the world’s largest gaming territories. The agreement covers four specific titles: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, House Flipper, Ultimate Fishing Simulator, and WoodZone. The announcement serves as a follow-up to previous regulatory disclosures regarding the company's international expansion efforts. While the agreement confirms the selection of these specific games for the Chinese market, the exact release dates for each title remain subject to future determination. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of Western publishers seeking established local partners to navigate the complex regulatory and distribution landscape in China. The scope of this arrangement is geographically focused on mainland China and pertains specifically to the PC or console versions of the listed simulation games. By leveraging Tencent’s extensive distribution network and market expertise, PlayWay aims to capitalize on the global popularity of its simulation niche. This disclosure was made in accordance with market abuse regulations regarding inside information, highlighting the material importance of the partnership to the company’s financial outlook and international growth strategy as of mid-2019.

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PlayWayJun 2019

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Raport Bieżący Nr 18/2018: Popremierowy Raport Sprzedażowy Dot. Gry Farm Manager 2018

PlayWay S.A. reports significant commercial success for the title Farm Manager 2018 following its global debut on the Steam platform. Released on April 6, 2018, the game achieved full recoupment of its production and marketing expenditures within the first twenty-four hours of availability. This rapid return on investment highlights the title's immediate financial viability and strong market reception during its initial launch window. Sales performance data indicates that the title sold over 20,000 units within the first 48 hours of release. The game maintained a high level of visibility on the Steam Global Bestsellers list, peaking at the third position on its launch day. Throughout the second day of sales, the title fluctuated between the fourth and twelfth positions, eventually stabilizing at the seventh spot by the time of the performance disclosure. The scope of these findings focuses specifically on digital distribution via the Steam storefront during the period from April 6 to April 8, 2018. The data provided is based on internal estimates and real-time platform rankings. This performance underscores the effectiveness of the developer's production and promotional strategies within the simulation genre, establishing a solid foundation for the game's long-term lifecycle on the global PC gaming market.

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PlayWayJan 2018

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Raport Bieżący nr 28/2018: Popremierowy Raport Sprzedażowy dot. Gry House Flipper

The initial commercial performance of House Flipper following its May 17, 2018, launch on the Steam platform indicates an immediate financial success for PlayWay S.A. and its subsidiary, Frozen District. Within the first twenty-four hours of availability, the title recouped all production and marketing expenditures, which totaled less than 550,000 PLN. This rapid return on investment was driven by strong consumer demand, resulting in over 80,000 units sold across online and retail channels within the first 72 hours of release. The title achieved significant visibility on the Steam Global Bestsellers list, reaching the top position on its launch day and maintaining a top-three ranking throughout the following 72-hour period. This performance reflects the effectiveness of the collaborative structure between PlayWay S.A., which holds an 80% stake in the publisher Frozen District, and the Empyrean development team. The strategic contribution of intellectual property rights from PlayWay combined with specialized development talent facilitated a high-margin product with low initial overhead. In response to the robust sales figures on PC, development priorities have shifted toward expanding the franchise's reach. Plans are underway for continuous updates and downloadable content to sustain the current player base. Furthermore, the commercial success has prompted an acceleration of the porting process for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. A mobile version of the game was already in production for several months prior to the PC launch, signaling a multi-platform strategy intended to capitalize on the brand's early momentum.

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PlayWayJan 2018

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Popremierowy Raport Sprzedażowy: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 achieved significant commercial success within its first four days of release on the Steam platform, selling over 75,000 units following its July 28, 2017, launch. This performance represents a substantial increase in scale compared to its predecessor, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015, which sold approximately 12,000 units during its initial four-day window. Concurrent player counts also saw a dramatic rise, peaking at over 8,000 users compared to the 1,000-player peak recorded for the previous iteration. The financial impact of the release was immediate, as the title recouped all production and marketing costs within the first day of sales. This revenue was bolstered by strong attachment rates for downloadable content, with the Mazda DLC and Dodge DLC selling over 47,000 and 46,000 units respectively. While retail market data remained unavailable at the time of reporting, digital sales were geographically concentrated in Europe as the primary market, followed by North America. Despite the strong sales figures, the launch was met with technical challenges. PlayWay S.A. acknowledged the presence of software bugs reported by the community and initiated an intensive patching process to improve the game's average user rating on Steam. Looking forward, the company is leveraging this initial success to expand the title’s reach, with active development underway for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile platforms including iOS and Android. This expansion strategy aims to capitalize on the established momentum of the franchise across diverse gaming segments.

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PlayWayJan 2017

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FY24 Financial Results

The FY24 financial results demonstrate a strategic pivot toward core creative management simulation (CMS) titles, yielding a 15 % revenue decline to £89.3 million but an improved gross margin of 69 %. Cost‑of‑sales fell by 25 % to £28.0 million, while research and development spending dropped 12 % to £45.0 million, supporting a 9 pp increase in gross margin versus FY23. Operating expenses were trimmed by 9 % to £65.3 million, largely through a 20 % reduction in annual operating costs following an organisational review that re‑shaped teams and eliminated redundant functions. The sale of the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 publishing rights generated a £4.9 million gain, contributing to an adjusted EBITDA of £0.9 million for the year and a return to profitability in H2, where adjusted EBITDA rose from a loss of £4.0 million (H1 FY23) to a profit of £5.8 million (H2 FY24). Cash balance increased from £28.3 million to £29.5 million, reflecting stronger cash flow generation. Geographically the portfolio remains UK‑centric with releases across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The fiscal period covers FY24 (April 2023‑March 2024) and includes a detailed half‑year comparison. Methodology relies on adjusted EBITDA, excluding non‑cash items such as IAS 38 amortisation and impairment charges, restructuring costs, and share‑based payments. The report highlights a robust pipeline featuring Planet Coaster 2 (autumn 2024) and a third Jurassic World game slated for FY26, underpinning confidence in achieving £88 million revenue and profitability targets for FY25.

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Frontier Developments

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FY25 Trading Update: Strong Results and Increased Momentum

Frontier Developments plc reports a modest revenue rise to £90.6 million for FY25, up from £89.3 million in FY24, driven by a 25 % year‑on‑year increase in its Creative Management Simulation (CMS) titles. The three flagship CMS franchises—Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution—accounted for 77 % of total revenue in FY25, a jump from 62 % the previous year. Planet Coaster alone grew almost 200 % following the launch of Planet Coaster 2, while Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution maintained near‑stable sales levels. Profitability improved sharply; Adjusted EBITDA is projected between £8 million and £9 million, compared with a £0.9 million profit in FY24, thanks to higher gross margins, reduced operating costs and a £3.5 million gain from selling publishing rights to Stranded: Alien Dawn. Adjusted Operating Profit, a new metric effective FY26 that incorporates tax credits and reliefs, is expected to reach £11 million‑£12 million in FY25. Cash position strengthened, with cash on hand rising to £42.5 million from £29.5 million at the end of FY24, supporting a planned share buyback up to £10 million pending shareholder approval. The board also announced the creation of an Executive Board to streamline decision‑making and highlighted the upcoming release of Jurassic World Evolution 3 on 21 October 2025 as a key growth driver.

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Frontier Developments