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5th Planet Games A/S — Earnings Release 2015
Aug 28, 2015
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Q2 2015 report for Hugo Games -NO. 14.2015
Q2 2015 report for Hugo Games -NO. 14.2015
COPENHAGEN, August 28th. Hugo Games A/S (OAX: HUGO) a mobile
interactive entertainment developer and publisher of mobile
games, today reported financial results for the second quarter
KEY HIGHLIGHTS press release
- IPO was successfully completed and oversubscribed
- Cash position significantly strengthened as a result of
the IPO
- Publishing agreement with MyGamez regarding distribution
of Ronaldo game in China
- Agreement with Nike regarding the use of Nike styles
within the football game with Ronaldo
- Strengthening of the organization with key appointments
- Strengthening of the IR Organization
- All costs regarding the IPO incurred in Q2 figures
Financials
- Revenue amounts to 1.897TDKK.
- Gross profit equals 810 TDKKkr.
- EBIDA equals -15.072 TDKK. and net loss for the first
half was -14.747 TDKK.
- Total equity equals 66.941 TDKK. and total liabilities
amounts to 26.421 TDKK.
- The IPO was oversubscribed and now cash holding exceeds
45.000 TDKK.
Income statement: (all numbers in DKK)
Total revenue in first half of 2015 reached 1,897t (first half
2014 3,939 TDKK) and total other external expenses reached 8,663
TDKK (first half 2014: 2,877 TDKK). In 2014, we soft-launched
two games, which explains the higher turnover compared to 2015.
On a general level, the turnover reflects the fact that we are
developing several games scheduled for the upcoming quarter.
Increase in external expenses is mainly due to marketing cost
when launching the game with Ronaldo and Hugo.
Balance sheet:
Hugo Games' total assets as of 30 June 2015 were 93,362 TDKK and
total intangible assets amounted to 41,487 TDKK. The total
assets have increased compared to 31 December 2014 primarily due
to increase in cash of 33,106 TDKK and increase in intangible
assets of 5,891 TDKK. The increase in intangible assets reflects
the accelerated activity level related to game development.
Cash flow and cash position
In H1 2015 the cash flow from operating activities totalled
-8,909 TDKK, compared to -279 TDKK in H1 2014, and cash flow
from investing activities (game development) reached -8,328
TDKK. Cash flow from financing activities totalled net 39,064
TDKK due to IPO. Cash position as of 30 June 2015 is45,064 TDKK.
IPO successfully completed
The IPO was carried out with great success and was
oversubscribed. We are proud that the process went fast and
smooth. We see this as a strong signal of trust in Hugo Games
and the strategy set forth; especially as Hugo Games is the
first mobile gaming company to be listed in Scandinavia.
The company's last six months of operations have been influenced
by the company's recent IPO, requiring resources and sharp focus
from the company's relatively few employees. There is no doubt
that the resources involved in preparing Hugo Games for the
stock exchange listing has had its impact on daily operations
and to some extent product development. However, we are
convinced that we are now in an advantageous situation where we
can look forward to executing the business strategy.
We are aware that the stock price following the IPO has been
declining, thus showing a high degree of volatility. However, it
should be noticed that we have not changed our expectations or
ambitions described in the prospectus. We are determined to
executive our strategy and have already strengthened both our
production team and the IR organization considerably.
Furthermore, the first half of 2015 was impacted by costs of 6m
related to the IPO process and the listing on the Oslo Stock
Exchange/Axess, which took place in June 2015. The costs have
been treated accordingly to the IAS32 and this number covers all
costs related to the IPO process.
Utilizing the full potential of Cristiano Ronaldo and Hugo the
troll separately
We experienced that the partnership between our Hugo troll and
Cristiano Ronaldo proved too difficult to communicate towards
their fans, respectively. Furthermore, we learned how important
it is that Ronaldo is engaging in a football friendly context.
Based on our experience, it is our assessment that there is
great potential in creating game concepts that exclusively
address Cristiano Ronaldo's fan base. With his almost 200
million fans across various social media sites Cristiano Ronaldo
has by far the largest platform in the world.
We are convinced that there is unlimited potential in a game
concept that addresses this fan base.
Consequently, we have changed strategic focus and will separate
the current Ronaldo & Hugo: Superstar Skater into two separate
game experiences. This means bringing Ronaldo into his own game,
which will be a true Cristiano Ronaldo game set in a football
universe.
New agreement with Nike
We are also very pleased to announce that we have entered an
agreement with Nike, making it possible for Ronaldo to be
featured in a Nike football universe. The agreement with Nike
allows us to use a number of Nike styles in game. This is
considered a major advantage, as this will bring Ronaldo's
character much closer to his "real-world" image among his many
fans.
This opportunity is also an important part of the development of
the revitalized game strategy, as this strengthens the
conditions in making the game into a global blockbuster.
The game is expected to launch in 4-6 months and marketed
directly to Cristiano Ronaldo's more than 200 million followers
on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Pipeline
We have entered into an agreement with MyGamez in connection
with the release of the Ronaldo game in China. Looking at
MyGamez previous success with Fingersoft's "Hill Climb Racing"
expansion to China, we believe that this deal has a very
promising potential.
China is currently the world's biggest gaming market and given
the strong brand value of Ronaldo (his awareness degree equals
95 percent, source: Repucom), we are very optimistic about
developing a tailor made Chinese version of the Ronaldo game in
China.
"Hugo Flower Flush", is set for soft-launch in approximately 2
months.
Our second title "Axe in Face" is also set for soft-launch in
approximately 2 months and is the sequel to the original "Axe in
Face" which among others was awarded the Best Nordic Game in
Following "Hugo Flower Flush" and "Axe in Face", we will be
releasing the revitalized Cristiano Ronaldo football title as
well at Hugo's own skater game, "Hugo Troll Race II", which is
the follow-up of the commercial success, Hugo Troll Race.
We are very confident about the future and look forward to
execute in accordance with our strategy.
We have six games that all are in the last development stages,
and most of these are expected to soft-launch in the coming
year. Furthermore, we are strengthening our operational focus
and investor communication as we during the second quarter have
increased our resource capacity in Copenhagen, aiming at
continuing the process according to the strategy set forth.
We believe that Hugo Games stands much more streamlined in the
future in order to satisfy our ambition of becoming a
significant mobile game company. We expect to be able to create
a positive cash flow as several games are to be launched in the
coming months. This is especially the case with regard to the
Ronaldo game, which is in the process of undergoing a
transformation into his own football universe.
NOTICE!
In connection with this Q2 release there will arranged a
telephone conference August 27, 2015 at 08.30, where CEO Henrik
Kølle will be given an opportunity to answer questions from
investors.
Call in numbers (confirmation code is: 4002624:
Norway: +47 2316 2787
Denmark: +45 3271 1658
International Dial In: +44(0)20 3427 1913
Contact information:
COO and IR manager Søren Kokbøl Jensen
Tel. +45 2944 5001