Earnings Release • Feb 7, 2025
Earnings Release
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OCT-DEC 2024

For the fourth quarter 2024, the group delivered Net Revenue of SEK 512.9 (473.1) million, representing an 8.4 percent growth year-over-year. EBITDA came in at SEK 275.0 (99.4) million with Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 128.7 (98.2) million, representing a 25.1 percent margin. Operating Cash Flow for the period was solid, coming in at SEK 195.9 (100.7) million.
For the full year 2024, EG7 reported Net Revenue of SEK 1.7 (2.0) billion and Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 325.5 (542.0). The unfavorable year-over-year comparison against 2023 is largely attributable to My Singing Monsters normalizing at a lower level compared to its record performance in 2023. In addition, as previously communicated, 2024 represented a year of transition where the group focused on investing in new projects for medium to longer-term growth. Some of the investments, including Palia and Cold Iron's new title, are expected to come to market and contribute to the group in 2025.
Overall, we are starting out 2025 with more optimism than 2024 and aiming to deliver a solid year of performance.
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm, except per share data | OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
| Net Revenue | 512.9 | 473.1 | 1,713.0 | 2,045.0 |
| Growth | 8.4% | -15.4% | -16,2% | 9.6% |
| Organic FX adj. growth* | 4.0% | -15.6% | -18.2% | 5.5% |
| EBITDA* | 275.0 | 99.4 | 459.0 | 495.9 |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 128.7 | 98.2 | 325.5 | 542.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, %* | 25.1% | 20.8% | 19.0% | 26.5% |
| EBIT | -148.4 | 45.2 | -138.8 | 252.1 |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 57.4 | 43.9 | 100.8 | 321.4 |
| Adjusted EBIT margin, %* | 11.2% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 15.7% |
| Profit before tax | -150.5 | 34.2 | -163.3 | 216.0 |
| Net profit | -183.5 | 56.4 | -236.4 | 156.1 |
| EPS before and after dilution | -2.07 | 0.64 | -2.67 | 1.76 |
| Adjusted EPS* | -0.23 | 0.62 | -0.52 | 2.38 |
| Adjusted EPS, excl. M&A related amortizations* | 3.15 | 0.91 | 3.69 | 3.54 |
* For definitions, see section "Definitions of alternative performance measures" on page 26

Ji Ham, CEO
Q4 saw the strongest quarterly Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of the year. The group delivered Net Revenue of SEK 512.9 (473.1) million, representing 8.4% growth year-overyear. Profitability also improved with Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 128.7 (98.2) million, representing a solid margin of 25.1 percent. Cash flow conversion for the period was robust with Operating Cash Flow coming in at SEK 195.9 (100.7) million. MechWarrior 5 Clans release during the quarter was a key driver for the performance, despite coming in short of expectations triggering a SEK 342.3 million Goodwill write down in Piranha. Additionally, the on-going strength of performance from Fireshine's recent releases further boosted performance beyond the group's typical seasonal high in Q4.
For the full year, the group reported Net Revenue of SEK 1.7 (2.0) billion and Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 325.5 (542.0) million. The year-over-year decline was expected and reflective of the unfavorable comparison resulting from My Singing Monsters' stabilizing at a lower normalized level after its all-timehigh performance in 2023. Additionally, 2024 marked a year of repositioning for the group, kicking off the investment phase for the medium to longer-term business plan and
strategy as presented in the fall of 2023. There were a number of important strategic investments made during the year, including the acquisition of Singularity 6, middle market publishing investment in Cold Iron's upcoming title and expanded pipeline of new indie titles from Fireshine. However, the overall performance came in below our own target for the year. The delay in MechWarrior 5 Clans release to the highly competitive release window late fall negatively impacted its performance. As a result, even though the product quality and critical reception exceeded expectations, its performance came in below our target, contributing to the softer group results. In order to adjust for the lower performance, the group executed against further cost reduction measures in January at Toadman, Petrol and Piranha, which are expected to result in approximately SEK 87.7 million of annual cost savings going forward. With these changes, the group has further strengthened its position for a solid start to 2025.
We are expecting to return to growth in 2025. In the first half of the year, Singularity 6 is aiming to bring its game, Palia, to a wider audience with releases across the latest generation consoles together with compelling new content update for the existing player base. Daybreak is working closely with Cold Iron and on track to bring its new game to market later this year. The live service game portfolio from Daybreak and Big Blue Bubble should continue to provide a stable and predictable performance. Fireshine is expected to demonstrate growth with a number of its indie digital titles coming to market throughout the year in addition to a more robust physical distribution pipeline compared to last year. Lastly, Petrol should also see a pick-up in its performance with this coming year likely to see an improvement in the overall industry trends with the trough of the market correction largely behind us. Overall, we are starting out the year with more optimism than 2024 and aiming to deliver a solid year of performance.
Combining titles from Daybreak, Big Blue Bubble and Piranha, EG7 currently operates 10 long-life cycle IPs, primarily live service games. This portfolio is a key differentiator for the Group and provides EG7 with a solid foundation of more predictable revenues and cash flows. Net Revenue from this portfolio in Q4 amounted to SEK 344.4 million, corresponding to 67.1 percent of Net Revenue for the Group.
EG7 is home to some of the most iconic IPs, both first- and third-party brands. First-party brands are IPs exclusively owned and managed by EG7, while third-party brands are owned by external parties, with EG7 entrusted to develop and operate games based on these IPs.
These brands differentiate our portfolio of games from competitors and provide great opportunities to leverage them further toward continuing content development and new future products.
Our portfolio of franchise and live-service games is unique within the gaming industry, combining steady growth with ongoing content releases for our titles. These games, anchored by strong iconic game-titles and loyal player bases, create a stable and predictable business model. Unlike traditional one-off releases, this approach ensures continuous player engagement and more recurring revenue, providing a solid foundation for long-term success while lowering the overall risk.
In addition, we've been successful in adding new games over time, expanding our portfolio while maintaining prudent low-risk M&A activities within our circle of competence. This strategy not only diversifies our offerings but also strengthens our position within the market, creating a stable foundation for sustainable growth with reduced long-term volatility.

Net Revenue Adjusted EBITDA EBIT Adj EBITDA Margin
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Piranha Toadman



For Q4, Daybreak contributed Net Revenue of SEK 198.5 (181.8) million, up 9.2 percent from the prior year, and Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 26.6 (29.1) million. Adjusted EBITDA margin amounted to 13.4 (16.0) percent. Daybreak's portfolio performed in line with expectations for the period, led by EverQuest, which concluded a successful anniversary year with the release of two major content updates. The Lord of the Rings Online continues to see improved performance, driven by the launch of its new servers with updated ruleset earlier in the year. Both Magic: The Gathering Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online experienced increased player activity in 2024. It was a transition year for DC Universe Online with a new leadership team taking the reins with updated direction for the title as communicated early 2025. Under the new leadership, the annual content release schedule will expand from two to three chapters. Additionally, significant gameplay changes and monetization efforts are planned for 2025. Singularity 6 has been primarily focused on the development efforts for Palia's release across the latest generation consoles planned for the first half of 2025. The collaboration with Cold Iron is also advancing towards a planned launch of its game later this year. With these developments, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for Daybreak, contributing significantly to EG7's overall performance.
Big Blue Bubble delivered Net Revenue of SEK 81.0 (85.8) million, corresponding to a 5.5 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 49.3 (49.3) million, representing 60.8 percent margin. Big Blue Bubble is now operating at a significantly higher baseline following the viral surge of My Singing Monsters (MSM) that started in Q4, 2022. The community-focused marketing strategy, which drove the game's substantial growth in 2022, continues to be a key factor in its continued performance. Big Blue Bubble has since successfully expanded its marketing efforts across various social platforms, including YouTube, further enhancing community engagement and boosting player retention.
Net Revenue for the quarter came in at SEK 70.0 (30.2) million, representing 131.9 percent growth year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 31.9 (11.2) million, representing 45.6 percent margin. The fourth quarter was marked by the release of MechWarrior 5: Clans on October 17th. The team at Piranha delivered a high-quality game that exceeded both internal and external expectations in terms of quality, story, and gameplay. Despite strong execution, the game did not expand its core audience as anticipated, leading to sales falling short of targets. As a result, necessary business optimizations were initiated on 10th of January to ensure Piranha's continued profitability while maintaining the ability to deliver new content (DLCs) as planned. The announced measures will provide annual cost savings of approximately SEK 25.8 million and will involve a nonrecurring restructuring reserve of about SEK 1.7 million. These optimizations are expected to impact approximately 38 employees at Piranha and will be finalized by Q2. In conjunction with the updated trading for Clans, the Goodwill in Piranha was reduced by SEK 342.3 million and expected earnout to the sellers of Piranha was fully written down by SEK 141.5 million, the net effect of these amounted to SEK 200.8 million and was recognized in the income statement for the fourth quarter.
Toadman's Net Revenue came in at SEK 7.0 (18.5) million, representing 62.4 percent decline yearover-year, Adjusted EBITDA came in at SEK -1.9 (-5.5) million for the period. As previously communicated, Toadman has faced challenges in achieving profitability, despite several initiatives, including the cost-saving measures implemented last year. As a result, the Board of Directors initiated the process to wind-down Toadman's operations on the 9th of January, 2025. This winddown is expected to result in annual operating cost reduction of approximately SEK 46.5 million and will involve a non-recurring restructuring reserve of approximately SEK 16.5 million. This decision will affect all 69 employees and subcontractors at Toadman. However, ongoing WFH contracts with Daybreak and Cold Iron will be maintained to minimize disruption with the existing projects and continue fulfillment of contractual deliverables. About 42 individuals will remain engaged in these projects during a transition period. The full impact of the wind-down will be seen in the second half of 2025.
Fireshine´s Net Revenue came in at SEK 123.7 (106.9) million, representing a 15.7 percent increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 34.9 (11.4) million, resulting in a 28.2 percent margin. This performance was bolstered by Core Keeper, which exceeded internal expectations with strong performance across all platforms and regions. The fourth quarter performance also benefited from the strength of the back catalog sales. During the period, Brian Fotte was appointed as the new CEO of Fireshine, succeeding James Cato, who has decided to retire. Brian had been working closely with James in preparation for the transition for over a year. With over 20 years of experience across retail, publishing, and platform holders, Brian has held key roles at Amazon, Team17, Microsoft, and PlayStation's global third-party team before joining Fireshine.
For Q4, Petrol's Net Revenue came in at SEK 32.7 (50.0) million, representing a 34.6 percent decline year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA was SEK -5.4 (2.7) million. Petrol and Toadman experienced the heaviest impact from the market correction, which has persisted longer than expected. As a result, Petrol has undertaken further strategic realignment during the first quarter of 2025 to better adapt to the continuing market weakness, where many clients have meaningfully scaled down their marketing spend. Petrol has worked hard to optimize its business for this new environment, with its measures expected to generate approximately SEK 15.4 million of annual savings going toward.
Net Revenue and Operating Profit
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC | OCT-DEC | JAN-DEC | JAN- DEC | |||
| SEKm | 2024 | 2023 | % CHG | 2024 | 2023 | % CHG |
| Net Revenue | 512.9 | 473.1 | 8.4% | 1,713.0 | 2,045.0 | -16.2% |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | 128.7 | 98.2 | 31.1% | 325.5 | 542.0 | -39.9% |
| EBITDA* | 275.0 | 99.4 | 176.5% | 459.0 | 495.9 | -7.4% |
| Adjusted EBIT* | 57.4 | 43.9 | 30.6% | 100.8 | 321.4 | -68.6% |
| EBIT | -148.4 | 45.2 | -428.3% | -138.8 | 252.1 | -155.1% |
| % Margins | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 25.1% | 20.8% | 19.0% | 26.5% | ||
| EBITDA margin* | 53.6% | 21.0% | 26.8% | 24.2% | ||
| Adjusted EBIT margin* | 11.2% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 15.7% | ||
| EBIT margin | -28.9% | 9.6% | -8.1% | 12.3% |
* For definitions, see section "Definitions of alternative performance measures" on page 26
Net Revenue in Q4 2024 came in at SEK 512.9 (473.1) million, representing a growth of 8.4 percent year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT were SEK 128.7 (98.2) million and SEK 57.4 (43.9) million for the quarter, representing 25.1 percent and 11.2 percent margins respectively. The adjustment for non-recurring items affecting EBITDA in the fourth quarter is referring to the effect from reduction of contingent consideration to the sellers of Piranha by SEK 141.5 million and revaluation of contingent consideration related to tax saving benefits by SEK 5.2 million to the sellers of Daybreak. In addition to the above, Adjustments affecting EBIT is primarily a write-down of Goodwill in Piranha of SEK 342.3 million. Over the past two years, the Adjusted EBITDAC margin has averaged 17.5 percent for the Group. Within the more predictable Revenue base (Piranha/BBB and Daybreak) Adjusted EBITDAC has been 27.3 percent.
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC | OCT-DEC | JAN-DEC | JAN-DEC | |
| SEKm | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) from continuing operations | -148.4 | 45.2 | -138.8 | 252.1 |
| Adjustment for non-cash flow items | 269.5 | 48.8 | 419.3 | 271.4 |
| Financial net | 0.1 | -7.5 | 9.2 | -16.8 |
| Taxes paid | -1.9 | -13.3 | -100.1 | -65.0 |
| Operating cash flows before balance sheet cash | 119.2 | 73.2 | 189.6 | 441.6 |
| flow impact | ||||
| Change in net working capital | 76.7 | 27.5 | 4.5 | -3.8 |
| Cash flow from operations | 195.9 | 100.7 | 194.1 | 437.8 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -96.7 | -63.2 | -306.5 | -231.5 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -7.3 | -5.3 | -66.3 | -126.0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, start of period | 218.5 | 472.5 | 480.9 | 407.8 |
| Cash flow for the period | 91.9 | 32.1 | -178.7 | 80.3 |
| Exchange rate differences | 11.1 | -23.8 | 19.3 | -7.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 321.5 | 480.9 | 321.5 | 480.9 |
For Q4 2024, EG7 had a Net cash inflow of SEK 91.9 (32.1) million. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 195.9 (100.7) million. Net working capital was SEK 76.7 (27.5) million of which SEK 61.3 million is attributable to Fireshines publishing business. Cash flow from Investment activities was affected by SEK -96.7 million consisted of SEK –22.5 million of capitalized development expenses for Palia, SEK –29.0 million for Fireshine publishing business, SEK –25.4 million for Cold Iron publishing in Daybreak and SEK -17.2 million of capitalized development expenses for MechWarrior 5: Clans and DLCs, the remainder SEK -2.7 million is attributable to other investments. Cash flow from Financing activities was only impacted by office-related leasing of SEK -7.3 million. The foreign exchange rate fluctuations in liquid funds resulted in SEK 11.1 million. The group's cash and cash equivalents available at the end of the period amounted to SEK 321.5 million.
| SHAREHOLDER (31-12-2024) | No. of Shares | Capital % |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Epstein | 8,582,320 | 9.69% |
| Johan Svensson | 6,804,479 | 7.68% |
| Settecento LTD | 6,159,140 | 6.95% |
| Alta Fox Capital | 5,347,681 | 6.04% |
| Defa Endeavour AS | 4,533,605 | 5.12% |
| Avanza Pension | 3,541,516 | 4.00% |
| Chelverton Asset Management | 3,275,681 | 3.70% |
| Aguja Capital GmbH | 3,157,432 | 3.56% |
| Forthmoore Limited | 2,919,526 | 3.30% |
| Rasmus Davidsson | 2,872,743 | 3.24% |
| Alexander Albedj | 2,692,105 | 3.04% |
| Ji Ham | 2,018,472 | 2.28% |
| Alan Hunter | 1,635,680 | 1.85% |
| Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring | 1,585,144 | 1.79% |
| James Cato | 1,507,162 | 1.70% |
| Other shareholders | 31,970,840 | 36.08% |
| Total | 88,603,526 | 100.00% |
EG7 stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker symbol 'EG7.' As of December 31, 2024, the total number of shares outstanding was 88,603,526 and the closing share price was SEK 16.30 per share.
For further details on related party transactions, please see Note 7.
Since 2023 EG7 has invested SEK 403.3 million into what we defined as new growth initiatives, Clans, Palia (including the cash part of the acquisition of Singularity 6) and the publishing project with Cold Iron. The investments in these three projects peaked in 2024 at SEK 238.1 million. The remaining investment allocated to the completion of Palia and the Cold Iron publishing is subject to content and quality evaluation and is expected to be around at SEK 125.0 million.
Based on EG7s continued strong operational cash generation and the long-term ambitions for the company, management is evaluating additional investments. Given successful enough launches of Palia and Cold Irons game, new investments are expected to enter full production by end of the year. Furthermore, the first DLC for MechWarrior 5: Clans is in production with a targeted release in 2025, with plans for additional DLCs thereafter. We are also evaluating additional financing, to create further flexibility in meeting potential business opportunities in the continued turmoil gaming market.
The Board of Directors has not proposed a dividend payment for 2024.
The 2025 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025, in Stockholm.
Risks associated with the company's share are included in the annual report for 2023.
Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (PwC) is the company's auditor and is represented by Niklas Renström.
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC | OCT-DEC | JAN-DEC | JAN-DEC | |
| SEKm Note |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net Revenue 2,3 |
512.9 | 473.1 | 1,713.0 | 2,045.0 |
| Other Revenue | 155.4 | 15.3 | 210.1 | 42.5 |
| 668.3 | 488.4 | 1,923.1 | 2,087.5 | |
| Own work capitalized | 39.8 | 21.9 | 126.2 | 85.6 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Cost of goods and services sold | -166.9 | -161.1 | -493.8 | -618.7 |
| Other external expenses | -62.3 | -69.5 | -275.0 | -262.0 |
| Personnel expenses | -206.7 | -181.9 | -818.5 | -762.6 |
| Other expenses | 2.7 | 1.6 | -3.0 | -34.1 |
| Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
275.0 | 99.4 | 459.0 | 495.9 |
| Depreciation of tangible and right-of-use assets |
-10.9 | -11.3 | -50.4 | -42.0 |
| Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) |
264.1 | 88.1 | 408.5 | 453.9 |
| Amortization and impairment of acquisition-related intangible assets |
-377.3 | -32.2 | -470.2 | -129.4 |
| Amortization and impairment of other intangible assets |
-35.2 | -10.7 | -77.1 | -72.4 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -148.4 | 45.2 | -138.8 | 252.1 |
| Financial net 4 |
-2.1 | -11.0 | -24.5 | -36.1 |
| Profit before tax | -150.5 | 34.2 | -163.3 | 216.0 |
| Tax expense for the period | -32.9 | 22.2 | -73.1 | -59.9 |
| NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | -183.5 | 56.4 | -236.4 | 156.1 |
The Net Profit for the period is fully attributable to the parent company's shareholders.
| EARNINGS PER WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES |
QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
OCT-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
||
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK) |
-2.07 | 0.64 | -2.67 | 1.76 | |
| Average number of shares before and after dilution |
88,603,526 | 88,603,526 | 88,603,526 | 88,603,526 |
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
| Net profit for the period | -183.5 | 56.4 | -236.4 | 156.1 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
||||
| Translation difference | 284.1 | -277.7 | 310.1 | -118.2 |
| Deferred tax | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, after tax |
284.6 | -277.2 | 310.6 | -118.0 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
101.1 | -220.8 | 74.2 | 38.1 |
The comprehensive income for the period is attributable in its entirety to the parent company's shareholders.
| SEKm | Note | 31 DEC 2024 | 31 DEC 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 3,115.2 | 3,181.7 | |
| Other intangible assets | 5 | 925.4 | 667.8 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 35.7 | 30.3 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 60.9 | 74.7 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 172.2 | 149.7 | |
| Other non-current receivables | 15.3 | 4.5 | |
| Total non-current assets | 4,324.8 | 4,108.7 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventory | 9.1 | 14.0 | |
| Current receivables | 6 | 259.3 | 269.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6 | 321.5 | 480.9 |
| Total current assets | 6 | 589.9 | 764.1 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 4,914.7 | 4,872.8 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders | 3,974.9 | 3,900.6 | |
| Total equity | 3,974.9 | 3,900.6 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 2.2 | 2.8 | |
| Leasing liabilities | 36.2 | 52.5 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 198.0 | 122.9 | |
| Contingent consideration | 6 | 135.4 | 228.7 |
| Other liabilities | 14.9 | 3.6 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6 | 386.5 | 410.6 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 0.4 | 0.6 | |
| Leasing liabilities | 30.2 | 25.0 | |
| Accounts payable | 28.8 | 33.9 | |
| Current tax liability | 24.6 | 67.9 | |
| Contingent consideration | 6 | 60.5 | 42.3 |
| Other liabilities | 17.0 | 53.5 | |
| Contractual liabilities | 135.2 | 114.5 | |
| Accrued expenses | 256.7 | 223.9 | |
| Total current liabilities | 6 | 553.4 | 561.6 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 4,914.7 | 4,872.8 |
| EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| SEKm | JAN-DEC | JAN-DEC | |
| Opening balance | 3,900.6 | 3,902.3 | |
| Changes in equity during the period | |||
| The Net profit of the period | -236.4 | 156.1 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 310.6 | -118.0 | |
| Dividend | 0.0 | -39.9 | |
| Closing balance | 3,974.8 | 3,900.6 |
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
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| SEKm | |||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Operating profit (EBIT) from continuing operations |
-148.4 | 45.2 | -138.8 | 252.1 | |
| Adjustments for non-cash flow items | 269.5 | 48.8 | 419.3 | 271.4 | |
| Financial items | 0.1 | -7.5 | 9.2 | -16.8 | |
| Taxes paid | -1.9 | -13.3 | -100.1 | -65.0 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
119.2 | 73.2 | 189.6 | 441.6 | |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | 76.7 | 27.5 | 4.5 | -3.8 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 195.9 | 100.7 | 194.1 | 437.8 | |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Investment tangible assets | -8.0 | -4.0 | -24.0 | -14.3 | |
| Investment intangible assets | -89.7 | -67.6 | -308.0 | -232.8 | |
| Divestment intangible assets | 0.4 | 0.0 | 62.3 | 0.0 | |
| Investment/disposal of subsidiaries | 0.6 | 8.4 | -36.8 | 15.6 | |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -96.7 | -63.2 | -306.5 | -231.5 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Amortizing loans | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -100.0 | |
| Dividend | 0.0 | 0.0 | -39.9 | 0.0 | |
| Amortizing lease liability | -7.3 | -5.3 | -26.4 | -26.0 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -7.3 | -5.3 | -66.3 | -126.0 | |
| CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | 91.9 | 32.1 | -178.7 | 80.3 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period |
218.5 | 472.5 | 480.9 | 407.8 | |
| Cash flow for the period | 91.9 | 32.1 | -178.7 | 80.3 | |
| Exchange rate differences | 11.1 | -23.8 | 19.3 | -7.2 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 321.5 | 480.9 | 321.5 | 480.9 | |
| Specification of cash and cash equivalents | |||||
| Total cash balance | 321.5 | 480.9 | 321.5 | 480.9 | |
| of which are blocked | -2.6 | -2.6 | |||
| Cash at the end of the period | 321.5 | 478.3 | 321.5 | 478.3 |
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
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| SEKm | ||||
| Net Revenue | 2.4 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 2.1 |
| Other Revenue | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.4 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 2.1 | |
| Own work capitalized | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Cost of goods and services sold | -0.4 | 3.7 | -1.6 | -31.9 |
| Other external expenses | 1.1 | -4.9 | -20.0 | -23.7 |
| Personnel expenses | -7.7 | -1.4 | -30.3 | -18.6 |
| Other expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
-4.6 | -2.6 | -42.5 | -72.1 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | -4.6 | -2.6 | -42.5 | -72.2 |
| Financial net | -112.9 | 65.2 | -85.7 | 279.1 |
| Profit before tax | -117.5 | 62.5 | -128.1 | 206.9 |
| Appropriations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tax expense for the period | -32.0 | -22.3 | -32.0 | -7.4 |
| NET PROFIT | -149.6 | 40.2 | -160.2 | 199.6 |
| SEKm | 31 DEC | 31 DEC |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | 2024 | 2023 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible non-current assets | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Financial non-currents assets | 3,518.8 | 3,644.2 |
| Total non-current assets | 3,518.9 | 3,644.3 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current receivables | 51.2 | 46.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 20.3 | 102.2 |
| Total current assets | 71.5 | 148.4 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,590.4 | 3,792.7 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | 3,535.1 | 3,695.3 |
| Non-current liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current liabilities | 55.3 | 97.4 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,590,4 | 3,792.7 |
This interim report regards the Swedish parent company Enad Global 7 AB, corporate identity number 556923-2837, and its subsidiaries. EG7 is a group in the gaming industry that develops, markets, publishes, and distributes PC, console and mobile games to the global gaming market. The parent company is a corporation with its registered office in Stockholm, Sweden. The address of the head office is Sveavägen 17, 5 th floor, 111 57 Stockholm.
EG7 applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. The group's interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable parts of the Annual Accounts Act (1995: 1554).
The parent company applies the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. For full accounting principles see annual report 2023.
All amounts in this report are stated in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK millions) unless otherwise stated.
Rounding differences may occur.
| Big | Intra-group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | items and | Total | ||||||
| OCT-DEC 2024 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | eliminations | group |
| Revenue from external customers | 198.5 | 81.0 | 70.0 | 7.0 | 123.7 | 32.7 | 0.0 | 512.9 |
| Net Revenue | 198.5 | 81.0 | 70.0 | 7.0 | 123.7 | 32.7 | 0.0 | 512.9 |
| Adjusted operating profit before | 26.6 | 49.3 | 31.9 | -1.9 | 34.9 | -5.4 | -6.6 | 128.7 |
| depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| (AdjEBITDA) | ||||||||
| Adjustments* | 146.3 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | -423.4 | |||||||
| Financial net | -2.1 | |||||||
| Profit before tax | -150.5 | |||||||
| Tax expense | -32.8 | |||||||
| NET PROFIT | -183.5 | |||||||
| Big | Intra-group | |||||||
| Blue | items and | Total | ||||||
| OCT-DEC 2023 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | eliminations | group |
| Revenue from external customers | 181.8 | 85.8 | 30.2 | 18.5 | 106.9 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 473.1 |
| Net Revenue | 181.8 | 85.8 | 30.2 | 18.5 | 106.9 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 473.1 |
| Adjusted operating profit before | 29.1 | 49.3 | 11.2 | -4.7 | 11.4 | 2.7 | -0.9 | 98.2 |
| depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| (AdjEBITDA) | ||||||||
| Adjustments* | 1.3 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | -54.2 | |||||||
| Financial net | -11.0 | |||||||
| Profit before tax | 34.2 | |||||||
| Tax expense | 22.2 | |||||||
| NET PROFIT | 56.4 | |||||||
| Big | Intra-group | |||||||
| Blue | items and | Total | ||||||
| JAN-DEC 2024 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | eliminations | group |
| Revenue from external customers | 766.4 | 309.0 | 129.4 | 44.2 | 317.6 | 146.3 | 0.0 | 1,713.0 |
| Net Revenue | 766.4 | 309.0 | 129.4 | 44.2 | 317.6 | 146.3 | 0.0 | 1,713.0 |
| Adjusted operating profit before | 133.1 | 166.8 | 45.9 | -18.8 | 49.4 | -12.1 | -38.9 | 325.5 |
| depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| (AdjEBITDA) | ||||||||
| Adjustments* | 133.4 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | -597.8 | |||||||
| Financial net | -24.5 | |||||||
| Profit before tax | -163.3 | |||||||
| Tax expense | -73.1 | |||||||
| NET PROFIT | -236.4 | |||||||
| Big | Intra-group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | items and | Total | ||||||
| JAN-DEC 2023 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | eliminations | group |
| Revenue from external customers | 753.4 | 571.9 | 133.0 | 49.1 | 352.1 | 185.6 | 0.0 | 2,045.0 |
| Net Revenue | 753.4 | 571.9 | 133.0 | 49.1 | 352.1 | 185.6 | 0.0 | 2,045.0 |
| Adjusted operating profit before | 162.9 | 356.1 | 49.0 | -33.0 | 35.4 | 1.9 | -30.2 | 542.0 |
| depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| (AdjEBITDA) | ||||||||
| Adjustment* | -46.2 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | -243.8 | |||||||
| Financial net | -36.1 | |||||||
| Profit before tax | 216.0 | |||||||
| Tax expense | -59.9 | |||||||
| NET PROFIT | 156.1 | |||||||
*refer to adjustment bridge page 27
| Big | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC 2024 | Daybreak | Blue Bubble |
Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | Total group |
| Geographical region | |||||||
| Sweden | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| Other Europe | 33.9 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 0.1 | 46.8 | 0.7 | 108.9 |
| Canada | 8.8 | 2.8 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| USA | 144.9 | 54.4 | 45.2 | 6.9 | 24.6 | 29.2 | 305.2 |
| Other markets | 9.5 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 47.9 | 2.8 | 76.2 |
| Revenue from customer contracts | 198.5 | 81.0 | 70.0 | 7.0 | 123.7 | 32.7 | 512.9 |
| Big | |||||||
| Blue | Total | ||||||
| OCT-DEC 2023 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | group |
| Geographical region | |||||||
| Sweden | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.6 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| Other Europe | 77.6 | 13.1 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 40.8 | 8.1 | 148.3 |
| Canada | 10.2 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 15.8 |
| USA | 84.0 | 60.2 | 17.7 | 12.1 | 45.2 | 34.2 | 253.3 |
| Other markets | 7.8 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 40.6 |
| Revenue from customer contracts | 181.8 | 85.8 | 30.1 | 18.5 | 106.9 | 50.0 | 473.2 |
| Big | |||||||
| JAN-DEC 2024 | Daybreak | Blue Bubble |
Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | Total group |
| Geographical region | |||||||
| Sweden | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.4 | 14.8 | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| Other Europe | 114.0 | 51.1 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 123.2 | 3.8 | 314.2 |
| Canada | 34.1 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 0.2 | 62.3 |
| USA | 574.6 | 213.2 | 82.9 | 34.9 | 94.5 | 130.9 | 1,130.9 |
| Other markets | 39.0 | 33.3 | 14.2 | 0.6 | 77.8 | 11.5 | 176.4 |
| Revenue from customer contracts | 766.4 | 309.0 | 129.4 | 44.2 | 317.6 | 146.3 | 1,713.0 |
| Big Blue |
Total | ||||||
| JAN-DEC 2023 | Daybreak | Bubble | Piranha | Toadman | Fireshine | Petrol | group |
| Geographical region | |||||||
| Sweden | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 5.1 | 18.0 | 0.0 | 31.3 |
| Other Europe | 159.2 | 88.8 | 16.6 | 7.6 | 149.5 | 18.1 | 439.7 |
| Canada | 36.4 | 21.6 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 73.5 |
| USA | 515.2 | 403.1 | 91.2 | 36.4 | 142.7 | 133.4 | 1,322.0 |
Revenue from customer contracts 753.4 572.0 133.0 49.1 352.1 185.6 2,045.0
| SEKm | OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest* | 11.6 | 4.5 | 18.8 | 7.1 |
| Discount interest on earnout | -8.9 | -8.4 | -34.0 | -27.7 |
| Interest leasing | -0.5 | -0.7 | -2.7 | -1.6 |
| Release negative goodwill Serbian | ||||
| acquisition | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Discontinuation of subsidiary | -1.8 | 0.0 | -1.8 | 0.0 |
| Financing fees | -2.5 | -0.3 | -3.9 | -3.9 |
| FX effects | 0.3 | -6.0 | -0.9 | -11.1 |
| Financial net | -2.1 | -11.0 | -24.5 | -36.1 |
The financial net in Q4 amounted to SEK -2.1 million compared to SEK -11.0 million for the same period last year. The positive effect on net interest is mainly due to reclassification in the contract between Daybreak and Cold Iron from publishing investment to loan, the reclassification is due to local tax legislation.
| OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Capitalized development costs |
Gaming rights | Capitalized development costs |
Gaming rights |
| Opening balance | 160.3 | 271.8 | 90.6 | 123.0 |
| Capitalized development cost/this year's gross | ||||
| investment | 39.3 | 54.9 | 21.9 | 45.6 |
| Reclass from other intangible assets | 0.0 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amortization of product development | -15.4 | -9.5 | -4.5 | -1.5 |
| Write-down of capitalized development costs | -9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| FX | 7.8 | 20.5 | -6.0 | -10.2 |
| Closing balance | 182.2 | 349.4 | 102.0 | 156.9 |
| JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | Capitalized development costs |
Gaming rights | Capitalized development costs |
Gaming rights | |
| Opening balance | 102.0 | 156.9 | 70.3 | 0.0 | |
| Capitalized development cost/this year's gross | |||||
| investment | 125.7 | 186.3 | 85.6 | 179.3 | |
| Reclass from other intangible assets | 0.0 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Amortization of product development | -24.8 | -26.1 | -31.1 | -14.4 | |
| Write-down of capitalized development costs | -25.0 | 0.0 | -20.3 | 0.0 | |
| FX | 4.3 | 20.6 | -2.6 | -8.0 | |
| Closing balance | 182.2 | 349.4 | 102.0 | 156.9 |
Valuation of financial assets and liabilities per Dec 31 2024
| Financial assets | Financial assets valued at fair value through profit or loss |
Financial assets valued at amortized cost |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 116.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0.0 | 321.5 |
| Total | 0.0 | 438.3 |
| Financial liabilities | Financial liabilities | |
| Financial liabilities | valued at fair value through profit or loss |
valued at amortized cost |
| Contingent consideration | ||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 195.9 0.0 |
0.0 2.6 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| Other financial liabilities | 0.0 | 163.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 195.9 | 329.9 |
Valuation of financial assets and liabilities per Dec 31 2023
| Financial assets | Financial assets | |
|---|---|---|
| valued at fair value | valued at | |
| Financial assets | through profit or loss | amortized cost |
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 155.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0.0 | 480.9 |
| Total | 0.0 | 636.5 |
| Financial liabilities | Financial liabilities valued at fair value through profit or loss |
Financial liabilities valued at amortized cost |
|---|---|---|
| Contingent consideration | 271.0 | 0.0 |
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 33.9 |
| Deferred revenue | 0.0 | 116.4 |
| Other financial liabilities | 0.0 | 125.7 |
| Total | 271.0 | 279.5 |
The levels in the valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
No items are valued at level 1 or 2.
The contingent consideration is reported at fair value according to level 3 in the valuation hierarchy. The fair value is calculated using a valuation model that discounts the present value of expected payments of cash flows with a risk-adjusted discount rate. Expected cash flows are determined based on probable scenarios based on expected financial outcomes and future financial forecasts. The most significant input factor used in the valuation at fair value is a risk-adjusted discount factor of 13.9 (13.9) percent.
| Contingent consideration | OCT-DEC | OCT-DEC | JAN-DEC | JAN-DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| At beginning of period | 313.3 | 293.2 | 271.0 | 253.1 |
| Acquisition during the period | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.0 | 0.0 |
| Payments | 0.0 | -4.1 | -18.5 | -21.2 |
| Discount effect | 8.9 | 8.4 | 34.0 | 27.7 |
| Change in value reported in the result | -146.8 | -11.0 | -141.1 | 20.9 |
| FX effect | 20.5 | -15.5 | 17.5 | -9.5 |
| At end of period | 195.9 | 271.0 | 195.9 | 271.0 |
The end-of-period contingent consideration of SEK 195.9 million is split between Daybreak and Singularity 6, amounting to SEK 159.4 million for Daybreak and SEK 36.5 million for Singularity 6. There is an according to applicable accounting rules not recognized value for EG7s shareholders as of today amounting to SEK 139.2 million, that should be identified in relation to the recognized earnout to the sellers of Daybreak. The net effect between the contingent consideration to the sellers of Daybreak of SEK 159.4 million and the nonrecognized value of SEK 139.2 million amount to SEK 20.2 million in payables. For further details see note 7.
During the period the contingency consideration to seller of Piranha was fully written down by SEK 141.5 million following an updated forecast of MechWarrior 5: Clans.
For current receivables and liabilities, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, the reported value is considered to be a good approximation of the fair value.
| SEKm | OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Related party | Related party transaction - recognized revenue |
||||
| Cold Iron LLC 1) |
Toadman's WFH contract regarding Game developing for the client Cold Iron |
6.8 | 11.9 | 34.8 | 36.2 |
| Related party | Outstanding liabilities | ||||
| Jason Epstein | Contingent consideration related to tax saving benefits 2) |
114.5 | 106.2 | 114.5 | 106.2 |
| Ji Ham | Contingent consideration related to tax saving benefits 2) |
15.3 | 14.2 | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Total | 129.8 | 120.4 | 129.8 | 120.4 | |
| Related party Cold Iron LLC 1) |
Outstanding receivables Receivables from Toadman's WFH contract regarding Game developing for the client Cold |
||||
| Iron | 8.4 | 11.1 | 8.4 | 11.1 | |
| Cold Iron LLC 1) |
Daybreak invests in gaming rights, and publish upcoming game from Cold Iron |
245.4 | 116.0 | 245.4 | 116.0 |
| Total | 253.9 | 127.1 | 253.9 | 127.1 | |
1) Cold Iron Studios LLC is owned by Jason Epstein, Chairman of the Board, and Ji Ham, CEO.
2) The total estimated remaining amount to the sellers of Daybreak by end of December 2024 amounted to SEK 159.4 million, of which SEK 114.5 million refers to Jason Epstein and SEK 15.3 million to Ji Ham. It refers to acquisition related tax saving benefits from the Daybreak acquisition where the SPA stated that the seller, including Jason Epstein and Ji Ham, and the buyer receive half each from the accumulated tax savings deriving from the acquisition. This amount will be fully settled in 2036 which also means that the tax payments in Daybreak will increase at that point.
The outstanding liability for contingent consideration reflected in the above chart relating to tax saving benefit is a bit misleading in the way that it only reflects a liability and not the corresponding larger tax saving asset that according to IFRS shall not be reflected in the accounting. However, that asset was originally USD 57 million to be netted from any future tax payments over 15 years ending December 31st 2036. As of today, that asset amounts to USD 48.2 million or SEK 529.9 million and half of that potential value belongs, over the full period when and if it occurs, according to the original share purchase agreement to the sellers of Daybreak including the related parties listed above. This means that the hidden value for EG7s shareholders as of today at net present value is SEK 139.2 million. Corresponding to half of the asset from the tax savings, after deducting the above mentioned liability to the seller of Daybreak, including the related parties.
For further details on related party transactions, please see the Annual report 2023.
On January 9, 2025, after the balance date the Board of Directors has initiated the process to wind down the operations in Toadman. The effect of this decision will be fully seen in the second half of 2025, where an annual operating cost reduction of approximately SEK 46.5 million will be recognized. This decision will affect 69 employees and subcontractors, of which approximately 42 will stay engaged in protected projects over a transition period to fulfil the contract's deliverables. This is also expected to have a positive effect on both pre-tax profits and operating cash flows meanwhile having a limited impact on the Group's balance sheet.
On January 10, 2025, EG7 announced the initiation of a business optimization plan at its subsidiary Piranha, which is expected to impact approximately 38 employees at Piranha and will be finalized by Q2. The initiative follows an updated forecast for Piranha's latest project, "Clans," which has performed below projections. The cost-saving measures are expected to result in annual savings of approximately SEK 25.8 million.
Guidelines regarding alternative performance measures for companies with securities listed on a regulated market within the EU have been issued by ESMA (The European Securities and Markets Authority). The interim report refers to a number of undefined measures in accordance with IFRS that are used to help both investors and management to analyze the company's operations. Because not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable with measures used by other companies. These financial measures should therefore not be regarded as compensation for measures defined in accordance with IFRS. Below we describe the various measures not defined in accordance with IFRS that have been used as a complement to the financial information reported in accordance with IFRS and how these measures are used. For reconciliation of alternative key ratios, see Adjustment bridge page 28.
The reason why we use the alternative KPIs listed under Definitions is because they visualize operational performance in such a way that a reasonable investor potentially would consider some or all of them in a decision to trade shares in Enad Global 7 AB.
Average number of employees: The average number of employees during the period. Cash conversion: Operational cashflow divided by proforma EBITDA over the last twelve months. EBITDA: Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible non-current assets.
EBITDA margin (%): EBITDA as a percentage of Net Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA: EBITDA excluding specific items related to historical acquisitions and items affecting comparability, such as extraordinary expenses, contingent consideration, M&A-related costs, and expenses associated with restructuring or workforce adjustments. The adjustments are made for easier comparability between periods, see the Adjustment bridge for a detailed view of non-recurring items.
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%): Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Net Revenue
Adjusted EBITDAC: Adjusted EBITDA less capitalized product development
Adjusted EBITDAC margin (%): Adjusted EBITDAC as a percentage of Net Revenue
EBITA: Operating profit before depreciation of intangible assets.
EBITA margin (%): EBITA as a percentage of Net Revenue.
Adjusted EBIT: EBIT adjusted for items considered to be non-recurring and one-time in nature for comparability between periods. Referring to Adjustment bridge for a detailed view of non-recurring items.
EBIT margin (%): Operating profit as a percentage of Net Revenue.
Adjusted Net profit: Profit after tax for the period adjusted for items considered to be nonrecurring and one-time in nature for comparability between periods. Referring to Adjustment bridge for a detailed view of non-recurring items
Adjusted Earnings per share: Adjusted net profit for the period divided by the total number of shares outstanding.
Equity ratio: Equity as a percentage of total assets.
Net cash: Interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing liabilities. Net debt: Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents. Net Revenue growth: Increase in Net Revenue from the same period the previous year as a percentage.
Organic growth: Net Revenue increase from comparable period last year divided by the Net Revenue for the comparable period last year. Including all newly acquired businesses contributing with Revenue last year but excluding newly acquired businesses contributing with Revenues this year.
Organic growth in local currency: Organic growth excluding the translation impact of changed currency exchange rates. The current period is recalculated with the average exchange rate for the comparison period.
Total Leverage: Cash debt (including remaining purchase consideration in cash and for the avoidance of doubt excluding any remaining purchase considerations to be settled in company shares) divided by proforma EBITDA.
Earnings per share: Net profit for the period divided by the total number of shares outstanding. Operating profit (EBIT): Earnings before financial items and tax.
Net profit: Profit after tax for the period.
Net Revenue: Revenue from sales, less discounts and after elimination of any related party transactions.
Number of shares: Total number of shares outstanding.
| QUARTER | ACCUMULATED | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT-DEC | OCT-DEC | JAN-DEC | JAN-DEC | ||
| SEKm | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| EBITDA | 275.0 | 99.4 | 459.0 | 495.9 | |
| Devaluation of deferred purchase | |||||
| consideration* | -146.8 | -11.0 | -141.1 | 20.9 | |
| Restructuring costs** | 0.6 | -1.7 | 23.3 | 12.3 | |
| M&A costs | -0.2 | 11.4 | 21.5 | 7.0 | |
| IP sale | 0.0 | 0.0 | -37.2 | 0.0 | |
| Non-recurring margin adjustment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 128.7 | 98.2 | 325.5 | 542.0 | |
| EBIT | -148.4 | 45.2 | -138.8 | 252.1 | |
| Revaluation of deferred purchase | |||||
| consideration* | -146.8 | -11.0 | -141.1 | 20.9 | |
| Restructuring costs** | 0.6 | -1.7 | 23.3 | 12.3 | |
| M&A costs | -0.2 | 11.4 | 21.5 | 7.0 | |
| IP sale | 0.0 | 0.0 | -37.2 | 0.0 | |
| Non-recurring margin adjustment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | |
| Write-down games*** | 9.8 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 20.3 | |
| Write-down Goodwill and other**** | 342.3 | 0.0 | 348.0 | 2.9 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 57.4 | 43.9 | 100.8 | 321.4 | |
| Net profit | -183.5 | 56.4 | -236.4 | 156.1 | |
| Revaluation of deferred purchase | |||||
| consideration* | -146.8 | -11.0 | -141.1 | 20.9 | |
| Restructuring costs** | 0.6 | -1.7 | 23.3 | 12.3 | |
| M&A costs | -0.2 | 11.4 | 21.5 | 7.0 | |
| IP sale | 0.0 | 0.0 | -37.2 | 0.0 | |
| Non-recurring margin adjustment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | |
| Write-down games*** | 9.8 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 20.3 | |
| Write-down Goodwill and other**** | 342.3 | 0.0 | 348.0 | 2.9 | |
| Tax effect adjustments | -42.4 | 0.3 | -49.4 | -14.3 | |
| Adjusted net profit | -20.0 | 55.4 | -46.2 | 211.1 | |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution | -2.07 | 0.64 | -2.67 | 1.76 | |
| Adjusted earnings per share | -0.23 | 0.62 | -0.52 | 2.38 |
* Q4 2024 adjustment of contingent liability in Piranha of SEK -141.5 million. Q1 2024 adjustment of contingent liability Daybreak of SEK -5.7 million. Q3 2023 adjustment of contingent liability Piranha of SEK 31.8 million. Q4 2023 adjustment of contingent liability Daybreak of SEK -11.0 million.
**Q2 and Q3 2024 restructuring costs in Toadman and Petrol. Q2 2023 restructuring costs in AntiMatter Games *** Q4 2024 write-down of Revenant in Piranha amounted to SEK 9.8 million. 03 2024 write down remaining games in Toadman. Q3 2023 write down of Power Chord in Big Blue Bubble amounted to SEK 9.8 million. Q2 2023 write down of Minimal Affect in Toadman amounted to SEK 10.5 million.
**** Q4 Write-down of Goodwill in Piranha of SEK 342.3 million.
| QUARTER ACCUMULATED |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKm | OCT-DEC 2024 |
OCT-DEC 2023 |
% ∆ | JAN-DEC 2024 |
JAN-DEC 2023 |
% ∆ |
| Net Revenue | 512.9 | 473.1 | 8.4% | 1,713.0 | 2,045.0 | -16.2 |
| Singularity 6 acquisition | -18.3 | -45.8 | ||||
| Organic Revenue | 494.6 | 473.1 | 4.5% | 1,667.2 | 2,045.0 | -18.5% |
| FX effect | -2.7 | 5.5 | ||||
| Organic Revenue FX adjusted | 491.9 | 473.1 | 4.0% | 1,672.7 | 2,045.0 | -18.2% |
| 31 DEC | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEKm | 2024 | 2023 |
| Total debt | -2.5 | -3.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 321.5 | 480.9 |
| Net cash | 319.0 | 477.5 |
The net cash by the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 319.0 million consisting of a cash balance of SEK 321.5 million and a financial debt of SEK 2.5 million.
| SEKm | 2024 Q4 |
2024 Q3 |
2024 Q2 |
2024 Q1 |
2023 Q4 |
2023 Q3 |
2023 Q2 |
2023 Q1 |
2024 Full year |
2023 Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NET REVENUE | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | 198.5 | 212.3 | 167.1 | 188.5 | 181.8 | 181.3 | 189.6 | 200.6 | 766.4 | 753.4 |
| Big Blue Bubble | 81.0 | 83.9 | 75.4 | 68.7 | 85.8 | 123.4 | 144.4 | 218.3 | 309.0 | 571.9 |
| Piranha Toadman |
70.0 7.0 |
15.7 8.8 |
22.7 11.6 |
21.0 16.8 |
30.2 18.5 |
27.8 14.3 |
24.5 10.8 |
50.5 5.5 |
129.4 44.2 |
133.0 49.1 |
| Petrol | 32.7 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 40.5 | 50.0 | 50.9 | 35.6 | 49.1 | 146.3 | 185.6 |
| Fireshine Games | 123.7 | 109.7 | 38.0 | 46.2 | 106.9 | 119.6 | 78.0 | 47.6 | 317.6 | 352.1 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 512.9 | 465.7 | 352.7 | 381.7 | 473.1 | 517.3 | 482.9 | 571.7 | 1,713.0 | 2,045.0 |
| NET REVENUE GROWTH YoY (%) | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | 9% | 17% | -12% | -6% | -9% | -16% | -7% | -5% | 2% | -9% |
| Big Blue Bubble | -5% | -32% | -48% | -69% | -56% | 157% | 234% | 734% | -46% | 84% |
| Piranha | 132% | -43% | -7% | -58% | 19% | 11% | 7% | 212% | -3% | 49% |
| Toadman | -62% | -38% | 7% | 205% | 227% | 162% | 1108% | 381% | -10% | 273% |
| Petrol | -35% | -31% | 6% | -17% | -15% | -23% | -29% | -9% | -21% | -19% |
| Fireshine Games | 16% | -8% | -51% | -3% | 38% | 43% | -45% | -47% | -10% | -11% |
| GROUP TOTAL | 8% | -10% | -27% | -33% | -15% | 16% | 4% | 43% | -16% | 10% |
| NET REVENUE ORGANIC YoY (%) | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | -1% | 2% | -12% | -6% | -9% | -16% | -7% | -7%* | -4% | 1%* |
| Big Blue Bubble | -5% | -32% | -48% | -69% | -56% | 157% | 234% | 734% | -46% | 84% |
| Piranha | 132% | -43% | -7% | -58% | 19% | 11% | 7% | 212% | -3% | 49% |
| Toadman | -62% | -38% | 7% | 205% | 227% | 162% | 1108% | 381% | -10% | 273% |
| Petrol | -35% | -31% | 6% | -17% | -15% | -23% | -29% | -9% | -21% | -19% |
| Fireshine Games | 16% | -8% | -51% | -3% | 38% | 43% | -45% | -47% | -10% | -11% |
| GROUP TOTAL | -15% | -15% | -27% | -33% | -15% | 16% | 4% | 41%* | -18% | 15%* |
| ORGANIC FX ADJUSTED GROWTH YoY (%) |
||||||||||
| Daybreak | -1% | 6% | -13% | -6% | -8% | -17% | -13% | -17%* | -4% | -14%* |
| Big Blue Bubble | -4% | -29% | -48% | -69% | -54% | 162% | 237% | 687% | -45% | 82%* |
| Piranha | 136% | -39% | -7% | -58% | 20% | 12% | 10% | 195% | -1% | 47%* |
| Toadman | -62% | -38% | 7% | 205% | 227% | 162% | 1107% | 381% | -10% | 273% |
| Petrol | -35% | -28% | 5% | -17% | -15% | -25% | -33% | -18% | -21% | -23% |
| Fireshine Games | 12% | -9% | -52% | -7% | 31% | 32% | -48% | -48% | -12% | -16% |
| GROUP TOTAL | 4% | -13% | -28% | -33% | -16% | 14% | 1% | 31%* | -18% | 6%* |
| ADJ EBITDA | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | 26.5 | 52.1 | 12.3 | 42.1 | 29.1 | 34.3 | 47.8 | 51.6 | 133.1 | 162.9 |
| Big Blue Bubble | 49.3 | 42.0 | 37.3 | 38.2 | 49.3 | 87.9 | 85.8 | 133.1 | 166.8 | 356.1 |
| Piranha Toadman & AMG |
31.9 -1.9 |
2.7 -2.3 |
7.9 -8.5 |
3.4 -6.1 |
11.2 -4.7 |
8.4 -2.4 |
6.0 -12.2 |
23.4 -13.7 |
45.9 -18.8 |
49.0 -33.0 |
| Petrol | -5.4 | 0.3 | -0.5 | -6.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | -8.8 | 6.0 | -12.1 | 1.9 |
| Fireshine Games | 34.9 | 15.9 | -1.8 | 0.5 | 11.4 | 18.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 49.4 | 35.4 |
| Holding | -6.6 | -9.2 | -13.2 | -10.0 | -0.9 | -8.3 | -8.6 | -12.4 | -39.1 | -30.2 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 128.7 | 101.5 | 33.4 | 61.7 | 98.2 | 140.7 | 113.3 | 189.8 | 325.3 | 542.0 |
| ADJ EBITDA MARGIN (%) | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | 13% | 25% | 7% | 22% | 16% | 19% | 25% | 26% | 17% | 22% |
| Big Blue Bubble | 61% | 50% | 49% | 56% | 57% | 71% | 59% | 61% | 54% | 62% |
| Piranha | 46% | 17% | 35% | 16% | 37% | 30% | 25% | 46% | 35% | 37% |
| Toadman & AMG | -28% | -26% | -73% | -36% | -25% | -17% | -113% | -248% | -42% | -67% |
| Petrol | -17% | 1% | -1% | 5% | 5% | 4% | -25% | 12% | -8% | 1% |
| Fireshine Games GROUP TOTAL |
28% 25% |
15% 22% |
-5% 9% |
1% 16% |
11% 21% |
16% 27% |
4% 23% |
4% 33% |
16% 19% |
10% 27% |
| ADJ EBIT | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | -15,2 | 9.8 | -23.3 | 8.4 | -7.3 | -2.6 | 12.1 | 16.5 | -20.2 | 18.7 |
| Big Blue Bubble | 46.9 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 36.3 | 46.2 | 81.6 | 76.3 | 127.3 | 158.4 | 331.4 |
| Piranha | 18.3 | 1.2 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 17.8 | 28.3 | 34.2 |
| Toadman & AMG | -2,5 | -3.9 | -9.9 | -7.6 | -6.2 | -1.0 | -13.2 | -14.5 | -23.8 | -35.0 |
| Petrol | -7.3 | -1.6 | -2.5 | -8.4 | 0.6 | -0.2 | -10.5 | 4.1 | -19.9 | -6.1 |
| Fireshine Games | 24.2 | 8.2 | -8.4 | -5.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 18.3 | 12.6 |
| Holding | -7.0 | -9.6 | -13.6 | -10.4 | -1.8 | -9.4 | -9.7 | -13.5 | -40.4 | -34.5 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 57.4 | 44.1 | -16.1 | 15.2 | 43.9 | 78.4 | 60.0 | 139.0 | 100.8 | 321.4 |
| ADJ EBIT MARGIN (%) | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | -8% | 5% | -14% | 4% | -4% | -1% | 6% | 8% | -3% | 2% |
| Big Blue Bubble Piranha |
58% 26% |
48% 8% |
47% 28% |
53% 11% |
54% 27% |
66% 21% |
53% 9% |
58% 35% |
51% 22% |
58% 26% |
| Toadman & AMG | -36% | -44% | -85% | -45% | -34% | -7% | -123% | -264% | -54% | -71% |
| Petrol | -22% | -5% | -7% | -21% | 1% | 0% | -30% | 8% | -14% | -3% |
| Fireshine Games | 20% | 7% | -22% | -12% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 6% | 4% |
| GROUP TOTAL | 11% | 9% | -5% | 4% | 9% | 15% | 12% | 24% | 6% | 16% |
| Employees last day of the period | ||||||||||
| Daybreak | 307 | 300 | 263 | 262 | 264 | 264 | 261 | 260 | 307 | 264 |
| Big Blue Bubble | 75 | 75 | 79 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 74 | 70 | 75 | 73 |
| Piranha Toadman |
94 48 |
106 64 |
111 111 |
109 121 |
111 119 |
101 119 |
94 114 |
81 56 |
94 48 |
111 119 |
| AMG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Petrol | 67 | 67 | 69 | 78 | 75 | 79 | 79 | 84 | 67 | 75 |
| Fireshine Games | 38 | 38 | 39 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 31 |
| Holding | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| GROUP TOTAL | 636 | 657 | 680 | 688 | 681 | 672 | 699 | 633 | 636 | 681 |
*Proforma
Fredrik Rüdén. Group Deputy CEO and CFO Mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 733 117 262
Ludvig Andersson. Head of IR & Sustainability Mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 730 587 608
EG7 is a group of companies within the gaming industry that develops, markets, publishes and distributes PC, console and mobile games to the global gaming market. The company employs approximately 500 game developers and develops its own original IPs, as well as acts as consultant to other publishers around the world through its game development divisions Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios and Big Blue Bubble. In addition, the Group's marketing department Petrol has contributed to the release of 2,000+ titles, of which many are leading global brands such as Call of Duty, Destiny and Elden Ring. The Group's publishing and distribution department Fireshine Games hold expertise in both physical and digital publishing. EG7 is headquartered in Stockholm with Approximately 546 employees in 12 offices worldwide.
Nasdaq Stockholm, Ticker Symbol: EG7
This report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.
The next financial report will be published:
Annual Report 2024: April 24, 2025 Interim report Q1 2025: May 15, 2025 Interim report Q2 2025: August 15, 2025 Interim report Q3 2025: November 11, 2025 Interim report Q4 2025: February 17, 2026
Annual General Meeting is scheduled for: June 11, 2025
This information is information that Enad Global 7 AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons set out below at 7:00am CET on February 7, 2025.
The Board of Directors and CEO ensure that this interim report gives a true and fair view of the company's operations and financial position.
Stockholm, February 7, 2025
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