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Nacon reported a robust FY 2020/21 performance, with sales rising 37.4 % to €177.8 million and current operating income increasing 43.8 % to €32.5 million, representing 18.3 % of sales. Gross margin improved to 52.6 % from 61.1 %, while EBITDA grew 24.7 % to €60.3 million (33.9 % of sales). Net profit reached €18.2 million, up 19.6 %, after accounting for a €5.1 million bonus‑share expense, a €1.5 million financial charge and €7.7 million in tax. Operating cash flow surged 146 % to €55.7 million, sufficient to cover CAPEX of €56.4 million and bank repayments, leaving cash and equivalents at €96.7 million.

The company attributes growth to premium accessories, successful U.S. expansion, and a tripling of back‑catalogue sales. Forecasts for FY 2021/22 have been raised to €180–200 million in sales with a 20 % operating margin, driven by digital catalogues and new titles such as RIMS Racing and Blood Bowl 3. For FY 2022/23, sales targets are further increased to €230–260 million, maintaining a margin above 20 %, supported by studio acquisitions and high‑profile releases like The Lord of the Rings.

Nacon, listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN FR0013482791), operates through 18 subsidiaries and a distribution network covering 100 countries, employing over 600 staff. The board has opted to retain earnings for reinvestment rather than distribute a dividend in FY 2020/21.

Nacon reported Q3 2020/21 sales of €48.7 million, a 20.3 % increase over the same period in 2019/20, driven primarily by a surge in gaming accessories and back‑catalogue sales. Accessories grew 58.7 % to €32.5 million, largely due to the RIG® headset line and licensed controller sales, while back‑catalogue revenue jumped 216 % to €6.9 million, reflecting high‑margin older titles. Game sales fell 19.7 % to €13.8 million, with only two new releases (Monster Truck® and Handball 21) and a digital sales share of 74.4 %. Other revenue, mainly mobile and audio, declined 16.3 % to €2.3 million.

Cumulative sales for the first nine months rose 29.9 % to €135.3 million, with accessories contributing a 90.5 % increase and back‑catalogue sales up 24.9 million versus €7.5 million in the prior year. The company projects Q4 growth, citing upcoming releases such as Werewolf® : The Apocalypse – Earthblood and new console versions of Monster Truck®, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunting Simulator 2. Digital sales, back‑catalogue momentum, and a robust order book for RIG® headphones are expected to sustain the upward trajectory.

Nacon confirms its annual target of €160–170 million in sales with an 18 % operating margin, and it has announced the acquisition of Australian studio Big Ant to strengthen its sports‑game portfolio. No dividend will be paid in 2020/21, as funds are earmarked for studio acquisitions and development. The company maintains a 2023 plan targeting €180–200 million in sales with an operating margin above 20 % for 2022/23.

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Nacon reports a strong first‑half performance for fiscal year 2020/21, with sales rising 35.9 % to €86.6 million and gross margin improving from 39.2 % to 45.3 %. Current operating income (COI) increased by 47.3 % to €15.7 million, representing 18.2 % of sales and meeting the company’s annual COI target of 18 %. Net profit for the period reached €9.6 million, up 46.7 % from €6.5 million in the prior year’s first half, after accounting for €1.8 million in bonus‑share expenses and €0.8 million in net financial costs.

Operating cash flow surged to €34.1 million, enabling the group to self‑finance €25.9 million of capital expenditure and generate an €8.2 million free cash flow. Net cash at 30 September stood at €50.7 million, up from €42.8 million in March 2020, despite a €5 million increase in CAPEX and loan repayments.

The growth is attributed to momentum in gaming accessories—particularly premium headsets and official PlayStation 4 controllers—and a robust back‑catalogue of games. Nacon projects continued sales acceleration in the second half, driven by dual‑generation console support (PS 4/5, Xbox One/Xbox Series), digital sales expansion, and releases of next‑gen titles such as WRC 9 and Tennis World Tour 2. Consequently, the company has revised its FY 2020/21 sales target upward to €160–170 million and maintains an 18 % COI goal. For FY 2022/23, Nacon targets sales of €180–200 million with a COI exceeding 20 %. The data derive from audited consolidated IFRS statements covering April–September 2020, with comparative figures adjusted for the 2019 acquisition of Bigben Interactive’s gaming assets.

The briefing outlines Daemon Machina’s third‑quarter performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, highlighting a 140.5 % jump in net sales to ¥29,121 million driven by the launch of three core titles—Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Browser Sangokushi Ten—and robust amusement‑machine sales. Operating profit rose modestly to ¥1,776 million (6.1 % YoY) as high development costs offset gains; ordinary profit and owners’ attributable profit grew faster, largely due to foreign‑exchange gains. Segment analysis shows Digital Contents Business sales at ¥9,985 million (169.2 % YoY) and Amusement Business at ¥7,435 million (125.1 % YoY), while Audio & Visual Business declined by 88.7 %. The company’s balance sheet strengthened, with total assets increasing to ¥35,669 million and net assets rising by ¥1,104 million.

Strategic initiatives include scheduled releases of Rune Factory on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in February 2026, a postponed launch of The Thousand Musketeers: Rhodoknight to June 2026, and ongoing promotion of new online titles. The amusement segment continues to expand overseas, with Pokémon‑branded machines generating significant revenue growth.

Full‑year forecasts remain unchanged: net sales projected at ¥35,000 million (125.2 % YoY), operating profit at ¥2,000 million (110 % YoY), and owners’ attributable profit at ¥1,400 million (171 % YoY). Dividend guidance is raised to ¥12 per share. The company acknowledges potential uncertainties that could affect future performance.

Nacon reported a rebound in Q3 2021/22, with sales rising 5.2 % to €51.2 million after two quarters of decline driven by a high comparison base from lockdown‑related demand spikes. The growth was led by the games catalogue, which generated €14.3 million (+3.4 %) and a strong back‑catalogue contribution of €5.5 million, while accessories grew 7.4 % to €34.9 million thanks to the launch of the Revolution X Pro Controller, though global console shortages limited further upside. Other segments, including mobile and audio sales, contracted by 14.4 % to €2.0 million.

Cumulative sales for the first nine months fell 8.2 % to €124.2 million, with games down 10.9 % and accessories down 6.4 %. Nacon confirmed its FY 2021/22 targets of €150–180 million in sales and an operating income near €20 million. For FY 2022/23, the company projects a robust publishing pipeline of over 15 titles—including high‑profile releases such as Vampire: The Masquerade® – Swansong—and anticipates sales of €250–300 million with an operating margin above 20 %. The strategy includes selective acquisitions to strengthen the catalogue and position Nacon as a leading player in the global video‑game market. The outlook is based on continued demand for both new releases and established titles, with accessories sales expected to benefit from ongoing headset and controller launches across major console platforms.

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Nacon released audited consolidated results for the first half of fiscal year 2021/22, reporting sales of €73.0 million, a 15.7 % decline from the comparable period in 2020/21. Gross margin fell to €38.0 million (52.1 % of sales) and EBITDA dropped 29.7 % to €21.4 million (29.3 % of sales). Current operating income fell 46.3 % to €8.4 million, representing 11.6 % of sales, while net profit contracted 60.4 % to €3.8 million (5.2 % of sales). The decline is attributed mainly to a weaker editorial portfolio—video‑game sales fell 16.9 % to €27.3 million—and a high comparison basis for accessory sales, which decreased 15.1 % to €43.7 million.

The balance sheet remained solid, with shareholders’ equity at €219.0 million and cash reserves of €62.6 million, reflecting recent studio acquisitions and catalogue development. Working‑capital requirements increased by €2.5 million due to inventory build‑up, while operating cash flow reached €17.7 million and investment outflows rose to €45.6 million.

In response, Nacon revised its 2021/22 targets downward (sales €150–180 million; current operating income near €20 million) and lifted 2022/23 expectations (sales €250–300 million; operating‑income rate >20 %). The company postponed several high‑profile releases to 2022/23, citing a need for additional development time to enhance quality. The acquisition of Ishtar Games was completed on 25 November 2021, expanding Nacon’s studio portfolio. The outlook highlights a strong editorial pipeline for 2022/23, with over fifteen new titles and continued growth of the back‑catalogue.

Nacon reported first‑half sales of €72.8 million in FY 2021/22, a decline of 15.9 % versus €86.6 million in the same period of FY 2020/21. The drop reflects a strong comparison base and logistical delays, particularly in the United States where supply‑chain disruptions affected shipments of PlayStation 4 and Xbox consoles. Games sales fell 18.7 % to €14.9 million, while accessories declined 20.1 % to €23.2 million; the “others” segment, comprising mobile and audio sales, saw a 17.2 % reduction to €1.1 million.

Quarterly performance mirrored the overall trend: Q2 sales of €39.2 million were 19.5 % lower than Q2 FY 2020/21, driven by a weaker base and shipping constraints. The company highlighted resilient back‑catalogue performance in games, with €6.9 million in sales that remained stable despite fewer new releases.

Looking ahead, Nacon expects a rebound in the second half of FY 2021/22, citing an expanded game slate—including Cricket 22, Rugby 22, Blood Bowl 3, Train Life, Hotel Life and the narrative RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong—and new accessories such as the Revolution X Pro controller. Management reaffirmed FY 2021/22 revenue targets of €180–200 million and a 20 % operating margin, while projecting FY 2022/23 sales of €230–260 million with a similar margin.

The company’s methodology relies on non‑audited IFRS data, covering global sales across 100 countries through its 20 subsidiaries and a network of distributors. Nacon’s strategy includes continued acquisitions of development studios, initiated in 2018, to expand its intellectual property portfolio and support future growth.

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Nacon reported first‑quarter sales of €33.7 million for the period 1 April to 30 June 2021, a decline of 11.3 % versus the same quarter in 2020‑21. The drop reflects an unfavorable comparison basis, yet back‑catalogue performance remained resilient with €9.2 million in sales compared to €10.8 million during the initial lockdown, and a substantial 340 % lift in back‑catalogue revenue that quarter. Game sales fell 16 % to €12.2 million, while accessories declined 8.8 % to €20.6 million; the accessories segment benefited from a 19 % rise in non‑RIG helmet ranges, notably PlayStation 4 and Xbox® controllers. Mobile and audio sales remained flat at €0.9 million.

The company confirmed its 2021‑22 and 2022‑23 targets, projecting total annual sales of €180–200 million with a current operating income (COI) margin of 20 %. For FY 2022‑23, Nacon aims for €230–260 million in sales and a COI margin above 20 %, supported by four major game launches (Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Steelrising™, The Lord of the Rings™: Gollum™, and Session™). Second‑half growth is expected from additional titles such as Blood Bowl 3®, Rugby22®, Train Life, Hotel Life, Rogue Lords, and Vampire: The Masquerade®‑Swansong. Nacon’s integrated structure—comprising 11 development studios, publishing of AA titles, and premium hardware design—underpins its strategy to leverage synergies across a global distribution network covering 100 countries. The company, listed on Euronext Paris, employs over 600 staff and operates through 16 subsidiaries.