PlayWay

Game Co.

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Raport bieżący nr 27/2019

PlayWay S.A. has formalized a proposal for the distribution of its 2018 fiscal year earnings, following a positive assessment by the company’s Supervisory Board on May 23, 2019. The management board recommends a dividend payment of 2.49 PLN per share to its investors. This distribution results in a total aggregate dividend payout of 16,434,000 PLN, reflecting the company's financial performance and capital allocation strategy for the 2018 reporting period. The scope of this financial action covers the Warsaw-based game developer and publisher’s operations within the Polish market. The recommendation serves as a critical step in the corporate governance process, moving the proposal forward for final approval by the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. This body holds the ultimate authority to ratify the profit distribution and finalize the payout schedule. This announcement adheres to regulatory requirements regarding the disclosure of inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation. By securing the Supervisory Board's endorsement, the management demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining transparency regarding the company's fiscal health. The decision highlights PlayWay’s position as a profitable entity within the gaming industry during the late 2010s, capable of supporting significant cash distributions from its annual net results.

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PlayWayMay 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 24/2019

PlayWay S.A. established a new subsidiary, Mobil Titans Sp. z o.o., on May 23, 2019, to strengthen its presence in the mobile gaming sector. Headquartered in Warsaw, the new entity was formed through a partnership between PlayWay and several private individuals. This strategic move aims to diversify the parent company's portfolio while creating a specialized unit dedicated to both the development of original mobile titles and the technical optimization of monetization strategies across the broader capital group’s existing mobile catalog. The financial structure of Mobil Titans consists of a total share capital of 100,000 PLN, divided into 2,000 shares with a nominal value of 50 PLN each. PlayWay holds a controlling interest in the venture, having acquired 1,250 shares for a cash contribution of 62,500 PLN, representing a 62.5% stake in the company. The remaining 750 shares, totaling 37,500 PLN or 37.5% of the equity, were taken up by the participating natural persons. This formation reflects PlayWay’s decentralized business model, which frequently involves founding specialized satellite studios to target specific market niches or platforms. By focusing on monetization services alongside game production, Mobil Titans is positioned to serve as an internal service provider for other developers within the PlayWay ecosystem, potentially increasing the lifetime value and profitability of the group's mobile offerings. The establishment of the company was disclosed in accordance with market abuse regulations regarding inside information, signaling its material importance to the parent company's operational strategy in the Polish game development industry.

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PlayWayMay 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 26/2019: Rekomendacja Zarządu dot. dywidendy za 2018 rok – aktualizacja

The management board of PlayWay S.A. has formally revised its strategy regarding shareholder distributions for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal periods following a legal review of the company’s internal regulations. After consulting with external legal counsel, the board identified significant formal risks regarding the current articles of association, which do not grant sufficient authority to issue interim dividend payments. Consequently, the company has decided to cancel the previously considered advance payment toward the projected 2019 profit distribution to avoid potential regulatory or legal complications associated with the necessary statutory amendments and the subsequent court registration process. To mitigate the impact of this decision on shareholders, the executive leadership intends to accelerate the standard dividend timeline for the 2019 financial year. The revised plan focuses on expediting the publication of annual financial reports and convening the Ordinary General Meeting earlier than usual. By streamlining these administrative and corporate governance milestones, the company aims to complete the full dividend payout for the 2019 fiscal year by the end of the first half of 2020. This strategic shift ensures compliance with existing corporate bylaws while maintaining the objective of returning capital to investors within a predictable timeframe. This update pertains specifically to the Polish gaming sector and the corporate governance obligations of a publicly traded entity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The decision reflects a cautious approach to capital management and legal compliance, prioritizing structural certainty over the immediate execution of interim payouts. The communication serves as a corrective update to previous market disclosures, ensuring transparency regarding the company’s financial maneuvers and its commitment to shareholder value through traditional distribution channels.

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PlayWayMay 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 20/2019: Popremierowy Raport Sprzedażowy Dot. Gry UBOAT

The commercial performance of the submarine simulator Uboat indicates a highly successful market entry following its Early Access debut on the Steam platform on April 30, 2019. Within the initial 72 hours of availability, the title achieved sales exceeding 53,000 units through digital channels, supplemented by over 3,700 activations originating from retail distribution and Kickstarter backers. This rapid adoption resulted in the full recovery of all production and marketing expenditures within the first hour of the game’s release on Steam. Financial efficiency was further bolstered by pre-launch revenue generated through a crowdfunding campaign and the sale of technical assets, specifically the PlayWay Water System, on the Unity Store. Developed by Deep Water Studio, an internal team within PlayWay S.A., the project maintains a favorable profit-sharing structure where the development team’s share of net profits does not exceed 12%. Geographic sales data reveals a strong international appeal, with Germany emerging as the primary market, followed by significant contributions from the United States, Russia, and China. This broad demographic reach underscores the global demand for the simulation genre and the effectiveness of the title's niche positioning. Future strategic objectives focus on iterative development to transition the title from Early Access to a full version release scheduled for 2020. Beyond continuous software improvements and planned expansions, the growth roadmap includes porting the title to mobile platforms and gaming consoles to broaden its market footprint. The immediate financial success of the PC launch provides a stable foundation for these long-term development goals and multi-platform scaling efforts.

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PlayWayMay 2019

Legal

Raport bieżący nr 19/2019: Rekomendacja Zarządu dot. dywidendy za 2018 rok

The Management Board of PlayWay S.A. recommends a dividend payment of 2.49 PLN per share based on the financial results achieved during the 2018 fiscal year. This proposal results in a total distribution of 16,434,000 PLN to shareholders. The recommendation follows a comprehensive analysis of the company's current financial standing, projected revenue streams, and planned future investments. This decision aligns with previous corporate disclosures regarding the company's capital allocation strategy and financial health. Beyond the 2018 profit distribution, the leadership is evaluating the feasibility of an interim dividend payment for the 2019 fiscal year. This consideration is driven primarily by a significant liquidity influx from a subsidiary, Frozen District Sp. z o.o., based in Krakow. The subsidiary provided a dividend payment of 15.2 million PLN to the parent company, substantially bolstering the group's cash position and capacity for shareholder returns ahead of the standard annual cycle. This financial update covers the operations of the Warsaw-based game developer and publisher and its subsidiary network within the Polish market. The announcement serves as a formal notification to the Ordinary General Meeting, which holds the final authority to approve the proposed profit distribution. By leveraging the success of its internal development teams and subsidiary performance, the company demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to investors while maintaining a balance between immediate payouts and long-term growth initiatives.

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PlayWayApr 2019

Legal

Sprawozdanie z Działalności PlayWay S.A.: za okres od 1 stycznia 2018 r. do 31 grudnia 2018 r.

PlayWay S.A. demonstrated a robust financial and operational trajectory throughout 2018, characterized by a decentralized development model and a highly liquid balance sheet. As the parent entity of a capital group encompassing over 20 subsidiary studios, including Ultimate Games and Frozen District, the company leveraged a diverse portfolio of titles to drive growth. Financial performance was anchored by a net profit of 16.37 million PLN and net sales revenue of 34.8 million PLN. This success was primarily fueled by the Steam platform, which accounted for 70% of total revenue, and the strong market performance of key titles such as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Thief Simulator, and Farm Manager 2018. The company’s fiscal health remained exceptional, with cash reserves of 37.5 million PLN representing over half of its total assets. This high liquidity, paired with an equity-to-assets ratio of 93%, allowed for the self-financing of operations and continued investment in new development teams without significant reliance on external debt. Strategic expansion was further supported by international partnerships, most notably a distribution agreement with Tencent for the Chinese market and licensing deals with global brands like Ford and Discovery. Governance and ownership remained concentrated, with CEO Krzysztof Kostowski and ACRX Investments Limited each maintaining a 40.91% stake. While the company adhered to most regulatory requirements for listed entities on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, it consciously deviated from certain non-mandatory best practices, such as formalized diversity policies and live broadcasts of general meetings, citing cost-efficiency and existing statutory frameworks. The management structure, consisting of a two-person Management Board and a five-member Supervisory Board, focused on maintaining a lean operational model while overseeing a rapidly expanding network of specialized game development subsidiaries.

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PlayWayApr 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 18/2019

PlayWay S.A. has officially concluded the certification process for the console versions of Car Mechanic Simulator, clearing the title for release on both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms. This milestone marks the transition from development and quality assurance to the commercial launch phase for these specific hardware ecosystems. The company has established a preliminary global release date of June 25, 2019, for both digital and physical formats. The distribution strategy for the title involves a dual-track approach. PlayWay S.A. retains direct responsibility for the digital distribution of the game across console storefronts, while external publishing partners have been contracted to manage the logistics and sales of physical retail editions. This global distribution network ensures the title will be available in brick-and-mortar stores across international markets simultaneously with its digital debut. This announcement serves as a formal regulatory disclosure regarding material information that could impact the company's valuation. By securing certification from Microsoft and Sony, the publisher has mitigated the primary technical and compliance risks associated with console porting. The successful completion of this phase allows the company to proceed with its marketing and logistical preparations for a mid-2019 launch, targeting a broad audience of simulation enthusiasts within the global gaming market.

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PlayWayApr 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 17/2019

PlayWay S.A. has formally announced a significant dividend distribution from its subsidiary, Frozen District Sp. z o.o., following a resolution passed by the subsidiary’s Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. The decision concerns the allocation of net profits generated during the 2018 financial year, a period marked by the commercial success of the studio's flagship title, House Flipper. This financial activity highlights the profitability of the Krakow-based developer and its contribution to the parent company’s consolidated financial standing within the Polish game development sector. The total profit for the 2018 fiscal year amounted to 19,059,007.92 PLN. According to the approved distribution plan, a minor portion of 34,871.16 PLN was allocated to cover losses incurred during the 2017 financial year. The vast majority of the earnings, totaling 19,024,136.76 PLN, was designated for dividend payments to shareholders in proportion to their holdings. As the majority stakeholder, PlayWay S.A. is set to receive a dividend payment of 15,219,309.41 PLN. This disclosure, issued in April 2019, serves as a critical update for investors regarding the cash flow and internal capital management of the PlayWay Group. By distributing nearly the entirety of its annual profit, Frozen District demonstrates a high level of liquidity and financial maturity following its successful market performance. The transaction underscores the efficacy of the group's incubator model, where subsidiary successes directly translate into substantial liquid assets for the parent entity to reinvest or distribute further.

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PlayWayApr 2019

Legal

Sprawozdanie z działalności Grupy Kapitałowej PlayWay S.A.: 2018

PlayWay S.A. Group achieved exceptional financial growth and market expansion during the 2018 fiscal year, characterized by an 80% year-over-year increase in consolidated revenues to 71.95 million PLN and a nearly 200% surge in net profit. This performance was underpinned by a robust digital distribution strategy, with the Steam platform accounting for 80% of total revenue. Success was largely driven by high-performing titles such as House Flipper, Thief Simulator, and the Car Mechanic Simulator series, which solidified the group's position within the global gaming market. The group maintains a highly liquid financial position, with cash reserves of 69.6 million PLN representing nearly half of total assets and equity covering 93% of liabilities. This capital strength supports a decentralized operational model involving 14 Polish subsidiary studios and a strategy of reinvesting in new development teams, virtual reality technology, and console porting. Ownership remains concentrated, with CEO Krzysztof Kostowski and ACRX Investments Limited each holding a 40.91% stake in the 660,000 PLN share capital. Corporate governance in 2018 was marked by stability in the Management Board and adherence to statutory requirements, though the group noted specific deviations from the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies regarding meeting broadcasts and formalized internal audit systems. While the group lacks a formal diversity policy, it maintains a functional Audit Committee and utilizes external auditors to ensure financial transparency. Moving forward, the group intends to leverage its early-stage game testing and digital-first approach to sustain its trajectory in the evolving global software market.

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PlayWayApr 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 16/2019

PlayWay S.A. has executed a strategic capital increase in its subsidiary, E-Research Group Sp. z o.o., as part of a broader corporate restructuring and expansion into the tabletop gaming market. On March 28, 2019, the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders approved raising the subsidiary's share capital from 5,000 PLN to 21,750 PLN through the issuance of 335 new shares. PlayWay acquired these new shares for a total consideration of 77,000 PLN, resulting in a post-registration ownership stake of 77.01% in the entity. In addition to the financial restructuring, the subsidiary underwent a formal rebranding, changing its name from E-Research Group to Silver Lynx Games. This name change aligns with a shift in operational focus, as the entity is tasked with developing board game adaptations based on the most popular PC titles within the PlayWay capital group portfolio. This move indicates a diversification strategy aimed at leveraging existing intellectual property across different gaming mediums. The transaction took place in Warsaw, Poland, and represents a specific corporate action within the Polish gaming sector during the first quarter of 2019. By consolidating control over Silver Lynx Games, PlayWay establishes a dedicated pipeline for physical game production, bridging the gap between digital software success and the tabletop industry. The legal basis for this disclosure follows market abuse regulations regarding the release of confidential corporate information that could impact investor valuation.

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PlayWayMar 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 14/2019

The Management Board of PlayWay S.A. announced a strategic capital increase in its subsidiary, Clemagic Sp. z o.o., following a resolution passed during an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 5, 2019. The transaction involved raising the subsidiary's share capital from 5,000 PLN to 16,600 PLN through the issuance of 116 new shares. PlayWay S.A. acquired these new shares for a total investment of 70,000 PLN, resulting in a 70% majority ownership stake in the entity once the increase is formally registered in the National Court Register. In addition to the financial restructuring, the subsidiary underwent a significant rebranding, changing its corporate name from Clemagic to SimulaMobile. This shift aligns with the company's broader operational objectives within the mobile simulation gaming segment. The primary strategic goal for the newly renamed SimulaMobile is the aggressive expansion of its development capabilities by recruiting new production teams in Ukraine. At the time of the announcement, the company had already successfully integrated two such development teams into its workflow. This corporate action reflects PlayWay S.A.’s ongoing strategy of scaling its portfolio through targeted investments in specialized development hubs. By securing a majority stake and focusing on the Ukrainian labor market, the company aims to leverage regional technical expertise to bolster its production pipeline. The disclosure was made in compliance with market abuse regulations regarding inside information, highlighting the material nature of the investment and the geographic shift in the subsidiary's recruitment focus.

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PlayWayMar 2019

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 13/2019

PlayWay S.A. has formally announced a strategic capital increase within its subsidiary, Woodland Games Sp. z o.o., following a resolution passed by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 5, 2019. The transaction involves raising the share capital of the Włocławek-based developer from 300,000 PLN to 541,100 PLN. This expansion is facilitated through the issuance of 2,411 new shares, which were acquired by a combination of a legal entity and individual developers for a total consideration of 241,000 PLN. Upon the formal registration of this capital increase with the National Court Register, PlayWay S.A. will maintain a controlling interest of 53.96% in Woodland Games. This financial restructuring serves to solidify the subsidiary's capital base as it scales its production capabilities. At the time of the announcement, Woodland Games is actively developing the title Split for the PC platform and has three additional projects currently in the pre-production phase. The disclosure, issued under the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation regarding inside information, reflects PlayWay’s broader corporate strategy of fostering development teams through equity-based partnerships. By integrating developers directly into the shareholding structure, the company aligns the interests of the creative staff with the financial performance of the studio. This move highlights a specific growth period for the Polish game development sector in early 2019, characterized by the expansion of specialized studios under larger umbrella organizations.

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PlayWayMar 2019