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Nacon
Game Co.
40 documents
French game publisher and accessory maker. Test Drive, RoboCop: Rogue City, WRC. Also Bigben gaming controllers.
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Press Release: Assessment of Bigben Interactive Financial Challenges
The release informs investors that Nacon’s majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive (BBI), has announced a financial setback stemming from an unexpected refusal by its banking pool to honor a drawdown notice related to a €43 million bond repayment scheduled for 19 February 2026. BBI’s inability to proceed with the partial repayment has prompted consideration of debt‑restructuring procedures under commercial court supervision. Nacon, which holds 56.72 % of BBI’s share capital and 65.79 % of voting rights, is evaluating the potential impact on its own operations and financing arrangements, pledging to update the market if significant developments arise. Nacon’s profile highlights its role as a subsidiary of BBI, established in 2019 to consolidate expertise across the video‑game sector. The company operates 16 development studios and publishes AA titles while also designing premium gaming peripherals, leveraging three decades of industry experience. Financially, Nacon reported an IFRS revenue of €167.9 million and operating profit of €1.1 million for the 2024/2025 period, supported by a workforce of over 1,000 employees. The firm maintains a global presence with 25 subsidiaries and distribution coverage in 100 countries, listed on Euronext Paris under ISIN FR 0013482791. The announcement underscores the interconnected nature of Nacon’s financial health with BBI’s debt situation and signals ongoing monitoring by senior management.
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Strong Growth of Profitability: 2019/20 Full Year Results
Nacon reported a robust 2019/20 fiscal year, with sales rising to €129.4 million—an increase of 14.4% from the prior year—and a gross margin expanding to 61.1 % of sales, up 26.7 percentage points largely due to a surge in digital game revenue (48.9 million €). EBITDA climbed 45.0% to €48.4 million, representing 37.4 % of sales, while current operating income surged 80.3% to €22.6 million (17.5 % of sales). After accounting for non‑recurring bonus share expenses and a modest financial loss, net profit reached €15.3 million, up 41.8% and translating to €0.18 per share. The balance sheet strengthened markedly: shareholders’ equity rose from €67.5 million to €187.6 million, driven by a €103 million capital increase following the March 2020 IPO. Cash stood at €110.9 million, and net debt turned negative at €42.8 million after excluding IFRS‑16 lease liabilities. Geographically, Nacon operates in 100 countries with a workforce of over 510 employees across eight studios. The company’s outlook for FY 2020/21 projects sales between €140–150 million and a current operating margin near 18%, building on its “NACON 2023” strategy to accelerate growth in both games and accessories. Planned investments target AA‑grade titles, studio acquisitions, 5G cloud gaming, and Game‑as‑a‑Service models, while premium accessory development—highlighted by the RIG™ headset acquisition—aims to broaden market reach. The board reaffirmed financial targets for FY 2022/23, anticipating sales of €180–200 million and a current operating margin above 20%.
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