PlayWay

Game Co.

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Raport Bieżący nr 86/2017

The management of PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases and market potential as of late 2017, focusing on a six-month horizon for upcoming titles. The primary objective is to communicate the company's release pipeline and the commercial viability of its portfolio across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile operating systems. This outlook highlights a diversified approach to genre and platform, emphasizing the expansion of established franchises like Car Mechanic Simulator into the console and mobile markets while introducing new intellectual properties such as Agony and House Flipper. Market potential is quantified through Steam Wishlist data, which serves as a primary metric for gauging consumer interest and future sales performance. The data reveals significant demand for both upcoming and legacy titles, with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leading the portfolio with over 189,000 wishlist entries. Other high-interest titles include Hard West and Agony, both exceeding 160,000 entries, followed closely by 911 Operator. This statistical overview demonstrates a robust pipeline where even older titles like Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 maintain a presence in consumer interest, indicating long-tail revenue potential for the publisher’s catalog. The scope of these operations is global, targeting the primary digital distribution channels for gaming. Recent performance indicators further support this growth trajectory, as evidenced by the early access launch of Ultimate Fishing Simulator, which secured over 24,000 wishlist entries immediately following its late November debut. By leveraging these metrics, the company establishes a clear link between community engagement and projected commercial success, reinforcing its position within the simulation and indie gaming sectors during the 2017-2018 transition period.

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PlayWayDec 2017

Legal

Wyrażenie Zgody na Dematerializację i Wprowadzenie Akcji na NewConnect spółki ECC Games S.A.

The Extraordinary General Meeting of ECC Games S.A. has formally approved the dematerialization of its shares and their subsequent introduction to the NewConnect market, an alternative trading system operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This strategic decision, announced on November 10, 2017, marks a significant step in the company’s transition toward public trading. The resolution encompasses a comprehensive range of share classes, specifically covering series A through G, ensuring that the entirety of the designated equity structure is prepared for entry into the regulated financial ecosystem. The process involves two primary regulatory actions: the conversion of physical share certificates into electronic form and the official deposit of these securities with the National Depository for Securities (KDPW) in Warsaw. By securing these approvals, the company establishes the necessary legal and technical framework required for its shares to be traded publicly. This move follows previous corporate disclosures regarding the company's market intentions and aligns with the broader growth strategy of its parent entity, PlayWay S.A., which maintains a significant interest in the development and market positioning of its subsidiary studios. This development is localized to the Polish capital markets and specifically targets the NewConnect segment, which is designed for high-growth companies in the technology and gaming sectors. The announcement serves as a formal notification of inside information in compliance with European market abuse regulations. While the document focuses on the administrative and legal authorization for the listing, it signals a transition toward increased transparency and liquidity for ECC Games as it seeks to leverage the public market for future expansion and investor engagement.

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PlayWayNov 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 84/2017

The management of PlayWay S.A. outlines a strategic roadmap for game releases scheduled for the six-month period following November 2017. This release schedule emphasizes multi-platform expansion, targeting PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile operating systems including Android and iOS. Key titles slated for launch during this window include Agony, House Flipper, and console versions of established hits such as 911 Operator and Gold Rush: The Game. The strategy reflects a focus on diversifying the distribution of the company’s simulation and indie portfolio across both desktop and console ecosystems. To quantify market interest and future revenue potential, the company provides specific Steam Wishlist data for its most prominent titles. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leads the portfolio with 176,921 wishlist entries, followed closely by Hard West at 173,301 and Agony at 156,485. Other significant titles such as 911 Operator and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 also maintain high levels of consumer interest, with 155,416 and 116,828 entries respectively. These figures serve as a primary indicator of the commercial viability and anticipated sales volume for both upcoming releases and existing catalog titles. The scope of this data covers the global PC gaming market via the Steam platform and highlights the company's reliance on the simulation genre as a core driver of growth. By disclosing these internal metrics, the company provides transparency regarding its sales pipeline and the relative popularity of its intellectual properties. This analytical snapshot underscores a period of high activity for the publisher as it seeks to capitalize on established franchises while introducing new titles like Uboot and Ultimate Fishing Simulator to a broad international audience.

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PLAYWAY S.A.Nov 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 83/2017: Podwyższenie Kapitału Zakładowego oraz Przyjęcie Programu Motywacyjnego w Spółce Zależnej CreativeForge Games S.A.

PlayWay S.A. announced significant corporate restructuring and the implementation of a performance-based incentive scheme within its subsidiary, CreativeForge Games S.A. (CFG), following resolutions passed during an Extraordinary General Meeting on October 23, 2017. The primary objective of these measures is to strengthen the subsidiary’s capital structure and align the interests of its workforce with the commercial success of its upcoming projects. The corporate action involves increasing CFG’s share capital from 460,000.00 PLN to a maximum of 613,333.18 PLN through the private subscription of up to 666,666 Series K ordinary bearer shares. This capital expansion is paired with a strategic move toward public listing, as the subsidiary received authorization to dematerialize all existing share series (A through K) for registration with the National Depository for Securities and subsequent trading on the NewConnect market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. A central component of this announcement is the establishment of an incentive program for CFG employees, associates, and board members. The program utilizes Series A subscription warrants, which entitle participants to acquire Series L shares at a nominal price of 0.23 PLN per share. Eligibility for these warrants is strictly contingent upon a specific financial performance milestone: the game Phantom Doctrine must achieve a net margin of at least 5,000,000 PLN within twelve months of its release. This margin is defined as gross revenue minus all production, development, distribution, and marketing costs. The total number of shares issued under this program is capped at 5% of the company’s share capital to manage dilution while incentivizing the successful delivery and commercialization of the studio's key intellectual property.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Current Report No. 81/2017

PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish video game developer and publisher, formalized updates to its corporate governance framework on October 20, 2017. The Supervisory Board adopted a unified text of the Articles of Association to incorporate specific amendments previously approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on October 16, 2017. This administrative action ensures that the company’s primary governing document accurately reflects the legal and structural changes mandated by its shareholders, providing a consolidated and current reference for corporate operations. The adoption of the unified text followed a two-step authorization process involving Resolution No. 4/16/10/2017, which enacted the specific changes to the statutes, and Resolution No. 5/16/10/2017, which granted the Supervisory Board the formal authority to compile the updated text. This procedure aligns with Polish regulatory requirements for publicly traded companies, specifically adhering to the Ministry of Finance's regulations regarding current and periodic information provided by securities issuers. This corporate update is focused on the internal legal structure of the Warsaw-based entity and serves as a critical compliance milestone for its status on the stock exchange. By consolidating these amendments into a single unified document, the company maintains transparency for investors and regulatory bodies regarding its bylaws and organizational rules. The action represents a standard but essential component of corporate maintenance within the Polish gaming sector during the 2017 fiscal period.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 82/2017: Powołanie Komitetu Audytu

PlayWay S.A. formally established a dedicated Audit Committee within its Supervisory Board on October 20, 2017. This corporate governance action was taken in direct compliance with the Polish Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms, and Public Oversight. The appointment marks a transition in the company’s internal oversight structure, as the responsibilities of the Audit Committee were previously managed by the Supervisory Board in its entirety. By forming this specialized body, the company aligns its internal regulatory framework with statutory requirements for public entities listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The newly formed committee consists of three members, with Michał Markowski serving as Chairman, supported by Dominik Nowak and Grzegorz Czarnecki. The composition of the committee adheres to specific legal mandates regarding independence and professional qualifications. Specifically, the members meet the criteria defined in the relevant legislation concerning their autonomy from the company and their collective expertise in the industry and financial reporting. This ensures that the committee can effectively perform its duties in monitoring financial reporting processes, internal control systems, and the independence of external auditors. This administrative change reflects the company's commitment to transparency and rigorous financial oversight during the 2017 fiscal period. While the scope of the announcement is limited to the internal governance of PlayWay S.A., it signifies a maturation of the company’s corporate structure within the Polish gaming sector. The legal basis for this disclosure is rooted in the Act on Public Offering, which requires listed companies to provide timely updates on significant changes to their governing bodies and compliance status.

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PLAYWAY S.A.Oct 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 79/2017

PlayWay S.A. has formally expanded its corporate portfolio through the acquisition of a controlling interest in InImages Sp. z o.o., a development studio based in Krakow. This transaction, finalized on October 20, 2017, follows the terms of an investment agreement established earlier that year with individual partners Tomasz Chudy and Krzysztof Czerwieniec. By contributing a cash investment of 214,400 PLN toward an increase in share capital, PlayWay secured a 76.19% ownership stake in the entity. This strategic move integrates InImages into the broader PlayWay capital group, aligning with the parent company’s established model of diversifying its development pipeline through specialized subsidiary studios. The primary operational focus for InImages involves the production and commercialization of mobile gaming titles, specifically targeting the simulation and management genres. Initial project commitments include the development of uBoot Mobile alongside mobile iterations of the Farm Fix 2018 and Truck Fix 2018 franchises. Beyond these immediate mobile objectives, the studio is tasked with conceptualizing and developing its first production for the PC market. This expansion highlights a specific interest in cross-platform growth and the adaptation of simulation titles for portable devices within the Polish game development sector. This acquisition reflects PlayWay’s ongoing strategy of scaling its production capacity by investing in smaller, focused teams to handle specific intellectual properties. The transaction was executed under the regulatory framework of the Market Abuse Regulation concerning the disclosure of inside information. By securing a dominant majority stake, PlayWay ensures direct oversight of the studio’s output and strategic direction as it transitions from mobile-centric development toward more complex PC projects. The investment underscores the financial valuation and capital requirements typical for mid-sized Polish studio integrations during this period.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 80/2017

PlayWay S.A. has finalized an investment agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Woodland Games Sp. z o.o., a development studio based in Włocławek, Poland. This strategic move, executed on October 20, 2017, involves a capital injection of 292,000 PLN by PlayWay. Following the initial capital increase, PlayWay holds a dominant 97.33% stake in the company, while the three founding partners—Paweł Kozakowski, Paweł Henke, and Jakub Trzebiński—retain the remaining minority shares. The agreement includes a performance-based equity restructuring clause tied to the commercial success of the studio's debut project, currently titled Neon. If the game generates a profit exceeding all production and marketing costs within 18 months of its release on the PC platform, Woodland Games will issue new shares to the founding partners. This conditional adjustment would significantly redistribute ownership, reducing PlayWay’s stake to 59.11% while increasing the founders' collective holdings, most notably raising Paweł Kozakowski’s share to 34.82%. This investment aligns with PlayWay’s broader business model of incubating specialized development teams to expand its portfolio of PC titles. The primary objective for Woodland Games is the completion and launch of Neon, followed by the development of subsequent gaming projects. The transaction highlights the industry trend of using milestone-based equity incentives to align the interests of major publishers with independent development talent.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Zmiana Terminu Publikacji Skonsolidowanego Raportu Kwartalnego za III Kwartał 2017 r.

The management board of PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish video game developer and publisher, officially announced a revision to its financial reporting schedule for the 2017 fiscal year. The primary objective of this communication is to inform investors and regulatory bodies of a delay regarding the release of the consolidated quarterly report for the third quarter of 2017. This adjustment shifts the disclosure timeline for the company’s financial performance and operational status within the Polish capital market framework. The revised schedule moves the publication date from the originally planned deadline of November 10, 2017, to a new date of November 27, 2017. This seventeen-day postponement represents a formal change to the calendar previously established in January 2017. The scope of this announcement is specific to the consolidated results of the PlayWay Group, covering the three-month period ending September 30, 2017, and applies to the company’s obligations as a listed entity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This administrative action was taken in accordance with the legal requirements set forth by the Polish Minister of Finance regarding current and periodic information provided by issuers of securities. By citing specific regulations from the Act on Public Offering and the conditions for recognizing information required by the laws of non-member states, the company ensures compliance with transparency standards. The notification was signed by the President of the Management Board, Krzysztof Kostowski, maintaining the formal governance protocols required for material changes to an issuer's reporting calendar.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 75/2017

PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish video game developer and publisher, held an Extraordinary General Meeting on October 16, 2017, to formalize several key corporate governance changes. The primary purpose of the meeting was to amend the company’s statutes to align with current legal requirements and to restructure internal oversight mechanisms. All resolutions were passed with unanimous support from the shareholders present, representing 3,009,150 shares or approximately 45.59% of the total share capital. The most significant outcomes involved structural changes to the Supervisory Board and the establishment of an Audit Committee. The statutes were amended to mandate that the Supervisory Board consist of five members and exercise constant supervision over all aspects of the company’s operations. Furthermore, the board was granted the authority to appoint an Audit Committee consisting of at least three members, including a chairperson. This committee is tasked with specific oversight functions defined by both internal regulations and generally applicable law. Additional resolutions addressed administrative procedures, such as the election of Mateusz Zawadzki as the Chairman of the General Meeting and the decision to waive the appointment of a Scrutiny Committee. The Supervisory Board was also officially authorized to establish the consolidated text of the amended statutes. These changes became effective upon adoption, with the statutory amendments pending formal entry into the National Court Register. The proceedings reflect a standardized approach to corporate transparency and regulatory compliance within the Polish capital market framework.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Raport bieżący nr 76/2017

The disclosure outlines the concentration of voting power during the Extraordinary General Meeting of PlayWay S.A. held on October 16, 2017. Based on the regulatory requirements for public companies listed in Poland, the data identifies the specific shareholders who held at least 5% of the voting rights present at the assembly. The scope of the information is limited to this specific corporate event and reflects the ownership structure of the Warsaw-based game developer and publisher at that point in time. The findings reveal that the voting power at the meeting was dominated by two primary entities. Krzysztof Kostowski, the President of the Management Board, held 2,700,000 votes. This stake represented a commanding 89.73% of the votes exercised during the meeting and accounted for 40.91% of the company’s total overall voting rights. The significant disparity between the meeting percentage and the total voting rights indicates that a substantial portion of the general shareholder base was not represented at this specific session. The second major participant was the Nationale-Nederlanden Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny, an open-ended pension fund. This institutional investor held 309,150 votes, which translated to 10.27% of the votes at the meeting and 4.68% of the total voting rights in the company. Together, these two shareholders accounted for 100% of the votes cast during the Extraordinary General Meeting, illustrating a high level of influence held by the founder and a single major financial institution over the company's immediate corporate resolutions.

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PlayWayOct 2017

Legal

Raport Bieżący Nr 73/2017

PlayWay S.A. has formalized a strategic investment agreement leading to the establishment of DeGenerals S.A., a new joint-stock company based in Łódź, Poland. This corporate formation, finalized on October 12, 2017, involves a partnership between PlayWay and two individual investors, Michał Flodrowski and Robert Pietrzko. The primary objective of this new entity is the completion and commercial release of the simulation title Tank Mechanic, followed by the ongoing development of additional video game projects specifically targeting the PC platform. The financial structure of DeGenerals S.A. consists of a share capital of 320,000 PLN, divided into an equivalent number of ordinary bearer shares with a nominal value of 1 PLN each. PlayWay S.A. maintains a dominant position in the venture, having acquired 256,000 shares for a cash contribution of 256,000 PLN. The remaining 64,000 shares are split equally between the two individual shareholders, who each contributed 32,000 PLN for their respective stakes. This distribution grants PlayWay an 80% ownership interest in the newly formed subsidiary. This transaction aligns with the broader industry trend of major publishers incubating specialized development teams to focus on niche simulation titles. By securing a majority stake in DeGenerals, PlayWay expands its portfolio of PC-centric development studios while providing the necessary capital and infrastructure to bring Tank Mechanic to market. The establishment of the company marks a formal transition from independent development to a structured corporate framework under the PlayWay umbrella, ensuring the technical and financial resources required for long-term production cycles.

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PlayWayOct 2017