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The briefing clarified that the FY2024 third‑quarter earnings improvement in GREE’s Game and Anime Business stemmed from two primary initiatives: a more efficient promotional strategy following the second anniversary of “Heaven Burns Red,” and a comprehensive reorganization that reassigned staff to higher‑margin projects. The company emphasized multiplatformization as a strategic priority, noting active preparations for console game development to capture broader market segments.

In the VTuber segment, planned investments focus on expanding management capacity in line with a growing talent roster and enhancing live‑event production, merchandise marketing, and fan engagement metrics such as concurrent viewer counts. While these initiatives are expected to drive near‑term sales, the company views sustained growth as contingent on deepening fan base loyalty.

Financial outlooks presented exclude investment business figures. Consolidated operating income for the fourth quarter is projected at approximately ¥1.5 billion, and full‑year FY2024 earnings are estimated between ¥5–6 billion. These targets reflect the company’s confidence in its streamlined operations and strategic expansion across gaming, anime, and VTuber platforms.

The briefing clarified GREE’s strategic outlook for FY2024, focusing on console game development and the VTuber business. The company confirmed that its console gaming venture remains in early planning, with no concrete release dates or platform commitments disclosed. This indicates a cautious approach as GREE evaluates market entry points and potential partnerships before committing resources.

In contrast, the VTuber segment is progressing toward profitability. GREE reported steady sales growth aligned with its initial projections, despite operating losses that have risen due to aggressive talent acquisition and merchandise production. These losses fall within the company’s planned range, suggesting disciplined financial management amid expansion efforts. GREE projects that monthly operating losses will be eliminated in FY2026, marking the anticipated break‑even point for its VTuber investments.

The briefing covered a domestic Japanese market focus, with no mention of international expansion for either segment. The time frame discussed spans FY2024 through FY2026, highlighting short‑term challenges and medium‑term profitability goals. Methodological details were limited; the company referenced internal financial metrics rather than external surveys or third‑party data. Overall, GREE’s communication signals a phased growth strategy: cautious console game development coupled with aggressive scaling of its VTuber platform, aiming for profitability by the middle of FY2026.

GREE Holdings’ FY2026 first‑quarter briefing clarified strategic priorities across its game, VTuber, and investment divisions. The company emphasized a shift toward an in‑house development model for console titles while still leveraging external contractors to bridge current expertise gaps. In the mobile game segment, outside‑app payment methods have been fully deployed across all major titles and are contributing positively to profitability; the VTuber platform has similarly expanded its outside‑app transactions, boosting operating margins. The firm acknowledges a structural decline in earnings from new smartphone releases but plans to sustain revenue by focusing on long‑term engagement features and continuous hit title launches, particularly within the RPG genre.

Market outlooks reveal a plateau in smartphone installs but growing potential through high‑value IP and outside‑app monetization. Console gaming is viewed as a long‑term investment, with an emphasis on cultivating enduring IP series. The VTuber market is still expanding globally, especially overseas, and the company projects full‑year profitability for its VTuber production arm by FY2027 as higher‑margin merchandise and live events offset earlier talent acquisition costs.

Exit strategies for the investment business have shifted from IPOs to M&A, reflecting broader market conditions. Generative AI is being integrated across game development, VTuber content creation, and digital transformation services to enhance efficiency and service quality, though its direct earnings impact remains difficult to quantify. Overall, GREE aims to strengthen core competencies, diversify revenue streams, and adapt to evolving market dynamics while pursuing sustainable growth.

The briefing clarified GREE Holdings’ strategic priorities across its core business segments for FY2026. In the Anime Business, earnings from the newly announced “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chronicle of Echoes” are recorded under the IP Business segment, reflecting the company’s focus on monetizing anime titles it has invested in. The Platform Business within the VTuber segment is expanding beyond traditional gifting revenue by piloting merchandise sales and event features on its REALITY platform; early feedback indicates positive reception, and the company plans to extend these monetization tools to a broader streamer base while offering corporate marketing solutions. In the DX Consulting Business, GREE emphasizes its niche in end‑user entertainment services and acknowledges that generative AI may automate routine maintenance but is unlikely to erode its creative‑driven value proposition in the short term. Regarding financial outlook, a downward revision of FY26 earnings was justified by recent softness in existing game titles; however, the company maintains confidence in its three‑year medium‑term targets (FY28) by shifting emphasis toward continuous growth businesses and reducing reliance on volatile game revenues. Finally, the Anime Business will pursue acquisition of production capabilities—through both in‑house development and M&A—within 2–3 years to secure control over high‑quality, timely anime output. These initiatives collectively aim to diversify revenue streams, strengthen creative control, and sustain long‑term growth across GREE’s entertainment ecosystem.

The announcement informs shareholders that 11 bit studios S.A. is finalizing a licensing agreement with Microsoft Corporation to make the game “Death Howl” and two other titles from its publishing division available on Microsoft Game Pass. The deal, governed by Article 17(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation, will become effective in 2026 and is expected to influence the company’s financial performance for that year. Microsoft has already communicated to users that “Death Howl” will join Game Pass for PC on December 9, 2025, with the Xbox version following upon its console release. The agreement covers both PC and Xbox platforms, expanding 11 bit’s distribution reach within the subscription service. The company’s management board deemed it necessary to disclose this development promptly, citing regulatory obligations and the potential impact on investor expectations. No specific financial figures or detailed terms of the license are disclosed, but the timing and platform scope suggest a strategic partnership aimed at increasing revenue streams through subscription-based access. The report is limited to the Polish market, with implications for European investors, and covers the period up to the end of 2025, outlining anticipated effects in the 2026 fiscal year.

The agreement, finalized on December 2 2025 between 11 bit studios S.A. and Microsoft Corporation, grants Microsoft the right to host the game “Death Howl” and two additional titles from 11 bit’s publishing division on its Game Pass subscription platform. The licensing deal is expected to influence the company’s financial performance in 2026, as noted by the Management Board. The announcement follows a prior report issued on December 2 2025, and it is disclosed under Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, which governs market‑abuse disclosures. The agreement’s scope is limited to the specified titles and their availability on Microsoft’s Game Pass service, with no broader geographic or product implications indicated. No further details regarding revenue projections, user reach, or contractual terms are provided in the brief disclosure. The communication is directed at shareholders and market participants to ensure compliance with EU transparency requirements, emphasizing that the licensing arrangement will be reflected in the company’s 2026 financial statements.

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The report, dated 16 August 2021, explains that PCF Group S.A. has not received any royalty payments from Square Enix Limited for the game “Outriders.” According to the production‑and‑publishing agreement signed on 16 February 2016, royalties are payable only after the publisher recovers a specified level of production, distribution and promotion costs from net sales. The agreement also sets a 45‑day payment window following the end of each calendar quarter. That deadline expired on 14 August 2021, and PCF Group’s first working day thereafter yielded no payment. Consequently, the company concludes that the publisher has no obligation to pay royalties for the period covering 1 April 2021 through 30 June 2021. In addition, PCF Group reports that it has not received any sales figures, revenue data or cost information related to “Outriders” from the publisher up to the report’s date. The document serves as a formal notification under Article 17(1) of the MAR regulation, outlining the company’s position on unpaid royalties and lack of transparency from the publisher. No further financial or operational details are provided, and the report focuses solely on the contractual dispute over royalty payments for the specified quarter.

The Q4 2025 investor presentation details a period of record financial performance for the company, characterized by significant revenue growth and successful strategic integration. The primary thesis centers on the company’s transformative year, highlighted by the successful consolidation of Plarium and a shift toward a midcore gaming focus. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the company achieved net sales of SEK 3,123 million, representing an 8% organic growth rate and a 108% increase in constant currency year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA reached SEK 717 million, maintaining a 23% margin, while unlevered free cash flow totaled SEK 878 million with a 66% conversion rate.

The scope of the report covers the global gaming operations of the company throughout the 2025 fiscal year, with specific emphasis on the fourth quarter. Key operational findings indicate that user acquisition (UA) spending rose to 38% of revenue in Q4, a 98% year-over-year increase in constant currency, largely driven by the integration of Plarium and the scaling of casual and racing franchises. Revenue streams showed a notable shift, with direct-to-consumer contributions rising 600 basis points to 32% of the total. Franchise performance was bolstered by strong results in the racing and word game segments, which saw year-over-year growth of 43% and 28%, respectively.

Methodologically, the financial data is presented on a reported basis, with constant currency adjustments applied to isolate organic growth trends. The report incorporates full-year 2025 figures and highlights the impact of the Plarium acquisition, which was integrated into the group starting in February 2025. Looking ahead, the company concludes the period with a stable leverage ratio and a new organizational structure, positioning itself for continued midcore expansion and the potential public offering of its PlaySimple division.