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Podjęcie decyzji o wznowieniu prac nad Projektem Victoria: Raport bieżący 5/2025

PCF Group S.A. has officially resumed development of Project Victoria, reversing a suspension decision made in December 2024. This strategic pivot follows a comprehensive review of a revised development plan submitted by key members of the original project team. The decision to restart operations is supported by updated internal sales and marketing projections, which prioritize a more agile development cycle and a refined scope for the title. The project will now follow a self-publishing model, with the company leveraging its own financial resources to bring the game to market. A core development team of over ten professionals, primarily based in Canada, has been tasked with executing the new roadmap. A central component of this strategy involves accelerating the release schedule by targeting an early access launch within 2025, allowing the studio to iterate on the product based on direct community feedback. Despite the resumption of work, the company maintains its previous assessment regarding the potential impairment of capitalized development costs associated with the project. In accordance with International Accounting Standard 36, the firm will conduct formal impairment tests based on financial data from December 31, 2024. These findings will be integrated into the upcoming annual financial statements for 2024 to determine the final valuation impact of the project’s historical expenditures. The company intends to disclose the results of these tests to the public once the audit process is finalized.

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Raport Bieżący Nr 14/2025: Wstrzymanie prac deweloperskich nad projektem Gemini

PCF Group S.A. has officially suspended development work on Project Gemini, a title previously produced under a work-for-hire agreement with Square Enix Limited. This decision, effective June 1, 2025, follows the expiration of the existing content rider and the absence of a subsequent agreement to cover future production milestones. The cessation of operations stems from a lack of communication from the publisher regarding the project's status, creating significant uncertainty surrounding the publisher's intent to finalize the game. The scope of this development halt covers the European operations of the PCF Group, specifically impacting the contractual relationship established under the original production and publishing agreement. Given the publisher's failure to provide terms for continued development or clear guidance on the project's future, the management board currently views the prospect of ongoing collaboration on Project Gemini as highly doubtful. This strategic shift marks a definitive pause in the studio's involvement with the project as of mid-2025. The company has indicated that it will provide further updates as the situation evolves and more information regarding the status of the collaboration becomes available. The decision reflects the inherent risks associated with work-for-hire models when contractual renewals and publisher alignment are not secured in a timely manner.

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Wyniki Finansowe 2022

The presentation outlines the financial performance of PCF Group S.A. for the year 2022, focusing on revenue streams, profitability metrics, and balance‑sheet highlights. Total operating income reached PLN 180.3 million, with development activities contributing PLN 73.2 million and a partnership with Take‑Two Interactive Software adding PLN 71.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was PLN 48.2 million, down from PLN 70.5 million in 2021, primarily due to a decline in development earnings and increased outsourcing costs. Net profit fell sharply to PLN 22.0 million from PLN 61.3 million the previous year, reflecting higher operating expenses and a weaker revenue mix. On the balance‑sheet side, total assets grew to PLN 259.5 million at year‑end 2022, up from PLN 137.1 million in 2021, driven by a significant increase in development‑related assets and cash reserves. Equity rose to PLN 112.7 million, while liabilities remained relatively stable at PLN 68.0 million. The company’s workforce expanded to 612 employees across multiple locations, including Warsaw, Montreal, New York, and Newcastle, indicating ongoing investment in talent. Quarterly data show fluctuating development revenues, with the highest quarter (Q4 2021) at PLN 44.1 million and a lower Q2 2022 figure of PLN 27.6 million, underscoring volatility in project pipelines. Outsourcing revenue and costs are also reported quarterly, revealing a trend of rising expenses that offset some development income. Overall, the group experienced revenue growth but faced margin compression and a notable decline in profitability, prompting management to focus on cost control and strategic partnerships for future stability.

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Raport Bieżący Nr 15/2025: Podjęcie Decyzji o Redukcji Zespołu Deweloperskiego Projektu Gemini

PCF Group S.A. has initiated a workforce reduction affecting over 60 employees previously assigned to the development of Project Gemini. This decision follows the formal suspension of all development activities related to the title, which was being produced in Europe under a work-for-hire agreement with Square Enix Limited. The restructuring is a direct consequence of the publisher’s failure to provide a subsequent executive agreement, rendering the future of the collaboration and the project’s continuation untenable. The termination of the development team marks a significant shift in the company’s operational strategy regarding this specific partnership. By failing to secure a follow-up contract, the company faced critical uncertainty regarding the project's viability, necessitating the immediate downsizing of the dedicated staff. This action reflects the inherent risks associated with the work-for-hire business model, where project continuity is heavily dependent on the publisher’s commitment to ongoing executive agreements. Management maintains that the current status of Project Gemini remains uncertain, and no further development work is scheduled at this time. Future updates regarding the project’s status or potential changes to the company’s relationship with the publisher will be disclosed as they arise. This reduction represents a definitive step in mitigating the financial and operational impact caused by the cessation of work on the project.

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Current Report No. 57/2023: Change of Date for Submission of Q3 2023 Quarterly Report

The notice announces a revised deadline for the publication of PCF Group S.A.’s consolidated quarterly report covering the third quarter of 2023. The change follows an earlier current report issued on January 19, 2023, which had set the release date for November 27, 2023. Under Polish financial regulation § 80(2) of the Minister of Finance’s 2018 decree on ongoing and periodic information from securities issuers, the board confirms that the new publication date will be November 29, 2023. This adjustment is communicated to stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with disclosure requirements. The update applies solely to the group’s Q3 2023 consolidated report and does not affect other reporting obligations or financial statements. The announcement is concise, providing the legal basis for the change and the specific new date, thereby maintaining transparency in the company’s reporting schedule.

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Current Report No. 42/2021: Information on Transactions by Persons Performing Managerial Responsibilities

The report discloses transactions executed by a managerial officer of PCF Group S.A. on behalf of the company, in compliance with Article 19(3) of the MAR regulation. It was prepared on 30 August 2021 and covers disclosures received on that same day concerning acquisitions of the company’s shares made by the Managing Director. Three separate notifications are referenced, relating to purchases on 26 August 2021, 27 August 2021, and 30 August 2021. Each notification is attached as an annex to the current report, providing detailed information on the quantity of shares acquired, transaction dates, and purchase prices. The scope is limited to a single corporate entity within the Polish market and pertains exclusively to managerial‑level transactions over a three‑day period in August 2021. No additional data sources or survey methodology are mentioned, as the report relies solely on regulatory filings submitted by the company’s board. The primary conclusion is that the Managing Director engaged in multiple share purchases during the specified dates, and these transactions have been duly reported to meet transparency obligations under MAR.

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Wyniki Finansowe 3M25

The presentation outlines the financial performance and strategic outlook of PCF Group S.A. for the period up to 31 March 2025, with a focus on its gaming and VR portfolio. Core data show cumulative revenues of PLN 190.4 million, with quarterly figures ranging from PLN 150.1 million in Q2 2023 to PLN 162.2 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a modest upward trend despite occasional dips linked to project launches and market conditions. Net income for the year 2024 is projected at PLN 63.0 million, with an EBITDA of PLN 11.0 million in Q1 2024 and a corrected EBITDA of PLN 10.0 million in Q2 2025, indicating operational profitability but sensitivity to project-specific expenses such as the Bifrost initiative and the Echo project. The group’s portfolio includes flagship titles like “Bulletstorm VR” (released January 2024) and “Green Bison Quest” slated for Q4 2024 on Meta, alongside ongoing VR developments with partners Creepy Jar and People Can Fly. Personnel distribution shows a stable workforce of 756 employees across Warsaw, Montreal, New Castle, Dublin, Katowice, and Rzeszów, with a balanced split between development, back‑office, studio, publishing, QA, and game operations. Geographic coverage spans Europe and North America, with a strategic emphasis on expanding VR offerings in the US market. Methodologically, figures are rounded and derived from internal financial statements; no external survey data is cited. The document serves primarily as an informational update rather than a formal investment recommendation, emphasizing that projections are contingent on management’s assumptions and market variables.

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Current Report No. 24/2023: Signing of a Letter of Intent Regarding a Production Agreement

The report announces that PCF Group S.A., headquartered in Warsaw, entered into a non‑binding Letter of Intent on 17 June 2023 with a prominent U.S. entertainment company to develop a virtual‑reality action/combat video game under the code name “Dolphin.” The intent is to negotiate a production agreement with a publisher or its affiliate, under which PCF will act as a work‑for‑hire developer. The publisher’s total budget for the project is estimated between 16 million and 24 million USD, with intellectual property rights ultimately belonging to the publisher within contractual limits. Development is projected to conclude in 2025, with release planned for current and future leading VR hardware platforms. The report clarifies that signing the Letter of Intent does not guarantee a final production contract, and further details will be disclosed in a separate public update. The scope covers the U.S. entertainment partner and global VR platforms, focusing on action/combat gameplay. No survey or statistical methodology is cited; the information derives from corporate governance announcements and contractual estimates.

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Current Report No. 7/2024: Settlement of Bulletstorm VR Production Costs and Termination of Production-Publishing Agreement

PCF Group S.A. has finalized the financial settlement and contractual dissolution regarding the production of Bulletstorm VR. Following the game’s release on January 18, 2024, the publisher and its subsidiary, Incuvo S.A., reached an agreement to settle all remaining production milestones. As part of this financial reconciliation, PCF Group charged Incuvo 871,157.59 PLN to cover development and quality assurance costs incurred during the project’s lifecycle. The decision to terminate the production-publishing agreement, effective January 19, 2024, stems directly from the unsatisfactory commercial performance of the title upon its launch. Under the terms of this dissolution, Incuvo forfeits all rights to future royalty payments derived from the game’s sales. This restructuring effectively ends the original collaborative framework between the two entities regarding this specific intellectual property. Moving forward, PCF Group assumes full responsibility for the final product and its ongoing commercialization. While the company retains the option to utilize Incuvo’s resources for potential future development tasks, the publisher now maintains complete control over the title’s lifecycle. This shift in management strategy reflects a broader effort to mitigate the impact of the game’s poor market reception and consolidate oversight of the product’s future development and sales trajectory.

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Current Report No. 4/2024: Summary of Series E Share Subscription

PCF Group S.A. provides a formal summary of the private subscription of Series E ordinary bearer shares, confirming the completion of the issuance process. The primary purpose of the transaction was to finalize the acquisition of shares in Incuvo S.A. through a non-cash contribution, thereby expanding the company's capital base. The subscription was conducted as a private placement, exempt from the requirement to publish a prospectus under European Union regulations. The issuance involved 136,104 Series E shares, each with a nominal value of 0.02 PLN, issued at an issue price of 46.13 PLN per share. The total value of the offering reached 6,278,477.52 PLN. Two investors, Andrzej Wychowaniec and Radomir Kucharski, subscribed to the shares by contributing equity in Incuvo S.A. as an in-kind contribution, supplemented by minor cash payments to cover the difference between the issue price and the valuation of the aport. Total costs associated with the subscription amounted to 20,659.72 PLN, resulting in an average cost of approximately 0.15 PLN per share. These expenses, which primarily comprised legal fees and costs related to the registration and admission of shares to the Warsaw Stock Exchange, were settled by reducing the company's supplementary capital from the share premium. The subscription process concluded with the full payment of contributions by February 17, 2023, and the formalization of the share subscription agreements on February 15, 2023.

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Current Report No. 1/2023: Publication Dates of Periodic Reports

The report announces the scheduled publication dates for PCF Group S.A.’s periodic financial disclosures in 2023, as required by Polish finance regulations. Annual reports for the fiscal year 2022—both individual and consolidated—are slated for release on April 27, 2023. Quarterly reporting will include a consolidated Q1 2023 report on May 29, 2023 and a consolidated Q3 2023 report on November 27, 2023. The first half‑year consolidated report is due September 21, 2023. The board clarifies that the company will not issue individual quarterly or half‑yearly reports, in line with § 62 of the regulation. Instead, it will provide consolidated quarterly reports containing the required financial information and a consolidated half‑yearly report with a condensed financial statement. Additionally, PCF Group S.A. will forgo publishing the individual and consolidated Q4 2022 reports, as well as the consolidated Q2 and Q4 2023 reports, pursuant to § 79(2) of the regulation. These disclosures cover PCF Group S.A.’s activities within Poland for the 2023 calendar year, focusing on compliance with statutory reporting obligations. The information is presented in a concise format, specifying exact dates and the nature of each report to ensure transparency for investors and regulators.

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Raport Bieżący Nr 28/2025: Wyznaczenie Daty Rozpoczęcia Sprzedaży Gry „Lost Rift”

PCF Group S.A. has officially scheduled the early access release of its upcoming title, Lost Rift, for September 25, 2025. This announcement confirms the transition of the project, previously identified by the codename Victoria, into the commercialization phase on the Steam platform. The decision follows previous corporate disclosures regarding the development progress of the title, marking a significant milestone in the company’s current production pipeline. The release strategy focuses on the early access model, a common industry practice that allows developers to gather player feedback and refine gameplay mechanics while the title remains in active development. By leveraging the Steam ecosystem, the company aims to establish an initial user base and facilitate iterative improvements ahead of a potential full-scale launch. This move aligns with the company’s broader operational objectives for the 2025 fiscal year, reflecting a strategic shift from internal development to public market engagement. The scope of this release is global, as the Steam platform provides immediate international distribution for the title. The announcement serves as a formal regulatory update, ensuring transparency for stakeholders regarding the company’s product roadmap and revenue generation timelines. By setting a definitive date for the early access launch, the management team provides clarity on the project’s status and its readiness for public consumption within the competitive PC gaming market.

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