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Asmodee Group

Quarterly Report Feb 12, 2025

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Double-digit sales and profit growth

Third quarter, October-December 2024

  • > Net sales amounted to EUR 429.0 million (385.4), an increase of 11.3%, of which 12.9% relates to organic growth1 .
  • Games published by Asmodee studios increased by 29.1%.
  • Games published by partners increased by 4.8%.
  • Others decreased by -32.0%.
  • > Adjusted EBITDA1 amounted to EUR 89.3 million (80.0), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 20.8%, (20.7).
  • > EBIT1 amounted to EUR 37.4 million (48.2), including costs related to the listing of EUR -28.6 million. Adjusted EBIT1 amounted to EUR 82.9 million (71.2).
  • > Profit for the quarter amounted to EUR 3.5 million (-5.3), which equates to basic earnings per share of EUR 0.02 (-0.06).
  • > Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments1 amounted to EUR 72 million.
  • > Net debt/EBITDA1 amounted to 3.6x and 4.2x before and after M&A commitments respectively.
  • > For the FY 24/25, net sales are expected to grow at low-single-digit while the adjusted EBITDA margin1as well as the adjusted EBIT margin1 are expected to be broadly in line with the previous year.
  • > Asmodee issued EUR 940 million of senior secured notes, replacing the EUR 900 million bridge facility.
  • > On November 19, 2024 Asmodee hosted a Capital Markets Day in Stockholm.

Material events after the end of the reporting period

  • > Asmodee received a EUR 400 million capital injection from Embracer Group. Adjusted for this, Net debt/ EBITDA1 would have amounted to approximately 2.0x and 2.5x before and after M&A commitments.
  • > Asmodee initiated the repayment of EUR 300 million of gross debt relating to outstanding bonds.

Financial summary

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net sales 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664
Operating profit/loss 37,374 48,163 85,878 76,026 -710,311
Operating profit/loss margin 8.7 % 12.5 % 8.4 % 7.5 % -55.2 %
Net profit/loss 3,487 -5,345 4,807 91,324 -541,156
Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.0212 -0.0554 0.0292 0.9474 -5.6137
Cash flow for the period 54,108 6,624 -3,814
Adjusted EBITDA 89,285 79,954 187,422 169,387 211,671
Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.8 % 20.7 % 18.2 % 16.8 % 16.4 %
Adjusted EBIT 82,866 71,174 165,367 146,405 180,957
Adjusted EBIT margin 19.3 % 18.5 % 16.1 % 14.5 % 14.1 %
Adjusted net profit/loss for the period 41,165 31,690 72,413 98,930 144,553
Adjusted Earnings per share, EUR 0.2499 0.3287 0.4397 1.0263 1.4995
Free cash flow before tax and capitalized lease payments 126,489 146,019 229,218
Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments 102,102 116,584 184,823
Net debt (-) / Net Cash (+) before M&A commitments -837,501 15,275
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) before M&A commitments 3.6x -0.1x
Net debt (-) / Net Cash (+) after M&A commitments -956,813 -168,403
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) after M&A commitments 4.2x 0.8x

1 See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

It is a great privilege to present Asmodee's first interim report as a stand-alone company, following the significant milestone of our successful listing on Nasdaq Stockholm on February 7. Leading up to this achievement, we engaged with many investors and other stakeholders. During the quarter, we hosted our inaugural Capital Markets Day in Stockholm, presenting our strategy and the unique dynamics of our ecosystem supporting our profitable growth as a global leader in the tabletop games industry. Moving forward, we remain committed to creating long-term shareholder value.

Double-digit sales and profit growth

We delivered double-digit sales and profit growth during the quarter, an important and seasonally strong period. Sales increased by 11.3%, of which organic growth accounted for 12.9%. Sales of Games published by Asmodee studios increased by 29.1% and sales of Games published by partners increased by 4.8%. The adjusted EBITDA increased by 12% to EUR 89.3 million (80.0) and was positively impacted by a more favorable product mix, partly offset by investments in marketing, higher royalty costs as well as other costs connected to becoming a stand-alone listed company.

We generated strong cash flow during the quarter and achieved a net debt/EBITDA of approximately 2.5x after M&A commitments adjusted for the capital injection from Embracer Group.

Leveraging strong IPs

The strong growth within Games published by Asmodee was largely driven by new releases based on third-party IPs such as LEGO® Monkey Palace, Star Wars™: Unlimited - Twilight of the Republic, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth™ as well as by the pillar games CATAN® , Azul and Dobble/Spot it!®. This improved margins through a favorable sales mix, albeit with somewhat higher royalty costs. During the quarter, we increased our marketing investments to normalized levels, which we anticipate will deliver long-term growth. This includes our strong presence at Essen SPIEL 2024, the world's largest tabletop game convention, where Asmodee had the largest footprint at the event, spanning over 4,000m². This allowed players to experience 89 showcased games through an impressive 65,000 demo sessions. During the event, Forest Shuffle by Asmodee's Lookout Studio won the prestigious Deutscher Spiele Preis award.

Within Games published by partners, we observed a rebound in sales for distributed product lines thanks to strong new releases such as Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks (Pokémon®), Foundations (Magic : The Gathering®) and Emperors in the New World (One Piece).

We continued to leverage our IPs in other forms of entertainment, specifically movies and TV shows. During the quarter, Netflix released a movie on Werewolves of Miller's Hollow. Backed by a global release, the show achieved more than 40 million views by end of December. Meanwhile, Canal+ successfully launched a TV show based on the same IP, which reached 10 million views, driving a significant sales increase for the tabletop game in the quarter.

Following the end of the quarter, we received a EUR 400 million capital injection from Embracer Group. EUR 300 million of the proceeds has been allocated to repaying gross debt, while the remaining EUR 100 million will further strengthen our balance sheet and support our M&A strategy.

Over the years, we have built an organization centered around people and processes, giving us confidence in our ability to succeed as a standalone listed company. We have been preparing for this transition by strengthening governance, refining our processes, and further developing our frameworks for risk management and business development. ESG aspects are integral to these areas, as well as a natural part of our daily decision-making and leadership. An important milestone will be the publication of our first sustainability report in June 2025. Thereafter, we will provide quarterly updates on the progress of our sustainability efforts.

Well-positioned for the future

I would like to thank our shareholders, team members, players, retail and business partners for their unwavering support. Our strong performance this quarter reflects the quality of our product portfolio and teams in a solid market. Together, we are well-positioned for long-term growth — both organically and by re-accelerating our M&A strategy — while gradually progressing towards a sustainable adjusted EBITDA margin exceeding 18% in the medium-term. We remain committed to our strategy, ready to navigate an ever evolving world.

Thomas Kœgler /CEO

Financial overview

Third quarter development

Net sales

Net sales amounted to EUR 429.0 million (385.4), an increase of 11.3% compared to the same period last year. Organically, sales increased by 12.9%. Last year's disposal of Miniature Market had an effect of -2.0% and the impact of changes in exchange rates was 0.4%. Games published by Asmodee studios increased by 29.1%, driven by new releases based on third-party IPs. Games published by partners increased by 4.8%, driven by rebound in sales for major distributed product lines. Others decreased by -32.0%, impacted by last year's disposal of Miniature Market.

Sales by game publisher

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Change
Games published by Asmodee Studios 177,017 137,122 29.1%
Games published by partners 236,646 225,757 4.8%
Others 15,295 22,503 -32.0%
Total 428,958 385,382 11.3%

Adjusted EBITDA1 and EBIT1

Adjusted EBITDA1 amounted to EUR 89.3 million (80.0), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.8% (20.7). The increase in adjusted EBITDA1 was driven by a favorable product mix and higher volumes, partly offset by higher marketing costs, royalty costs to licensors, costs connected to becoming a stand-alone listed company, personnel expenses, and shipping costs.

EBIT1 amounted to EUR 37.4 million (48.2) and included items affecting comparability1 of EUR -29.4 million (-2.6), whereof EUR -28.6 million is related to the listing, personnel costs related to acquisitions of EUR -3.1 million (-2.1) and amortization of surplus values of EUR -12.9 million (-18.2). Adjusted EBIT1) amounted to EUR -82.9 million (-71.2), corresponding to a margin of 19.3% (18.5%).

See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Net sales (EUR millions) and Adj EBITDA margin (%) by quarter

Net financials

Net financials amounted to EUR -16.8 million (-41.3). Financial expenses of EUR -16.2 million (-15.0) were mainly impacted by higher interest expenses of -16.5 million (-8.2) primarily related to the terms and conditions of bonds and bridge loan. Financial expenses were further impacted by EUR -11.3 million (0) of implementation costs of the bridge loan and RCF, the change in fair value on put/call options on non-controlling interests of EUR -2.0 million (-3.6) and the effect of the foreign exchange for EUR 15.2 million (-1.8). Financial income of EUR -0.7 million (-26.3) was mainly impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange effects of EUR -2.8 million (-6.8) and the change in fair value on put/call options on non-controlling interests of EUR 0 million (-20.0).

Profit for the quarter

Profit for the quarter was EUR 3.5 million (-5.3), which equates to basic earnings per share of EUR 0.02 (-0.06). Income tax for the quarter was EUR -17.1 million (-12.2). Adjusted net profit1 for the quarter was EUR 41.2 million (31.7), which equates to adjusted earnings per share of EUR 0.25 (0.33).

Cash flow

Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments1 amounted to EUR 72 million, corresponding to a free cash conversion1 relative to adjusted EBITDA of approximately 81% .

1 See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Year to date development

Net sales

Net sales amounted to EUR 1,027 million (1,010), an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period last year. Organically, sales increased by 3.3%. Last year's disposal of Miniature Market had an effect of -1.7% and the impact of changes in exchange rates was 0.1%. Games published by Asmodee studios increased by 18.6%, driven by new releases based on third-party IPs. Games published by partners decreased by -3.6%, due to headwinds in distributed product lines during the first half of the fiscal year. Others decreased by -30.6%, impacted by last year's disposal of Miniature Market.

Sales by game publisher

Amounts in k.EUR Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Change
Games published by Asmodee Studios 365,050 307,835 18.6%
Games published by partners 624,124 647,330 -3.6%
Others 38,144 55,001 -30.6%
Total 1,027,318 1,010,167 1.7%

Adjusted EBITDA1 and EBIT1

Adjusted EBITDA1 amounted to EUR 187.4 million (169.4), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.2% (16.8%). The increase in adjusted EBITDA1 was driven by a favorable product mix and higher volumes, partly offset by higher shipping costs, higher marketing costs and higher other operating expenses.

EBIT1 amounted to EUR 85.9 million (76.0) and includes items affecting comparability1 of EUR -32.1 million (-3.9), whereof EUR -30.1 million is related to the listing process, personnel costs related to acquisitions of EUR -8.9 million (-11.3), acquisition costs of EUR 0 million (-1.0) and amortization of surplus values of EUR -38.4 million (-54.3). Adjusted EBIT1) amounted to EUR 165.4 million (146.4), corresponding to a margin of 16.1% (14.5%).

See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Net financials

Net financials amounted to EUR-61.0 million (30.5). Financial expenses of EUR-88.3 million (-42.1) were mainly impacted by higher interest expenses of -47.9 million (-25.1) primarily related to the terms and conditions of bonds and bridge loan, EUR-15.2 million (0) of implementation costs of the bridge loan and RCF, the change in fair value on put/call options on non-controlling interests of EUR -5.7 million (-9.7), and the effect of the foreign exchange for EUR -16.6 million (-5.2). Financial income of EUR 27.3 million (72.6) was mainly impacted by foreign exchange effects of EUR 25.1 million (1.5) and the change in fair value on put/call options on noncontrolling interests of EUR 0 million (70.6).

Profit for the period

Profit for the period was EUR 4.8 million (91.3), which equates to basic earnings per share of EUR 0.03 (0.95). Income tax for the period was -20.1 million (-15.2). Adjusted profit for the period was EUR 72.4 million (98.9), which equates to adjusted earnings per share of EUR 0.44 (1.03).

Cash flow

Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments amounted to EUR 102.1 million (116.6), resulting in a free cash conversion relative to adjusted EBITDA of 54% (69).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 114.5 million (127.0) during the period, whereof changes in working capital amounted to EUR - 23.1 million (-1.3). The cash flow from changes in working capital was impacted by a decrease in inventories for an amount of EUR 2.3 million (32.7), where the change last year benefited from the destocking following high inventory build-up during the post-Covid-period. The cash flow from changes in working capital was favorably impacted by an increase in payables of EUR 60.1 million (38.4), including items affecting comparability of EUR-23.5 million (0), partially offset by an increase in receivables of EUR -84.6 million (-75.2)

Cash flow from investing activities was EUR -16.0 million (-20.3) and mainly relates to investments in games developments.

Cash flow from financing activities was EUR -44.4 million (-100.1) including the implementation and subsequent repayment of the bridge loan and the implementation of the new financing structure. Last year included repayment of shareholder loans of EUR 78.9 million.

Financial position

Net debt before M&A commitments and after M&A commitments1 at the end of the period amounted to EUR -837.5 million (15.3 at March 31 2024) and EUR -956.8 million (-168.4 at March 31 2024) respectively, resulting in a Net debt/EBITDA1 before and after M&A commitments of 3.6x and 4.2x respectively. This corresponds to a Net debt/EBITDA1 of approximately 2.0x and 2.5x respectively adjusted for the capital injection from Embracer Group.

The increase in net debt before M&A commitments is driven by higher financial debt due to the issuance of EUR 940 million of senior secured notes in December 2024. Fóllowing the capital injection from Embracer Group and the EUR 300 million repayment of gross debt after the end of the quarter, the total outstanding bond debt amounts to EUR 640 million, equally divided between the Fixed Rate Notes and the Floating Rate Notes.

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to EUR 155.8 million (99.4 at March 31, 2024). The increase is driven by seasonality.

See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Parent company

The parent company acquires and conducts operations through its subsidiaries and underlying companies.

The parent company has net sales for April-December 2024 SEK 24.3 million (24.1), and profit/loss before tax was SEK -484.7 million (-49.8). Net income was SEK -477.5 million (-39.6).

Cash and cash equivalent as of December 31, 2024 were SEK 209 million (0). Liabilities mainly relates to the bonds issued on December 12, 2024 for SEK 10,550.7 million (0) (see further explanation on note P3 - Significant events of the interim period).

The parent company's equity at the end of the period was SEK 17,728.1 million (22,433.2).

Other information

Risks and uncertainty factors

Asmodee is exposed to risks, particularly the evolution of the tabletop market, dependence on key persons for the success of game development, the sales performance of launched games, the continuation of certain commercial relationships and key licensing agreements and the success and performance of acquisitions. The complete risk analysis is found in the Group's Prospectus.

Seasonal fluctuations

Due to the cyclical nature of consumer demand in the tabletop gaming industry, Asmodee's sales are subject to seasonality. Seasonality typically manifests in higher sales during the second half of the financial year, driven by holiday-related purchases, particularly in view of Christmas and New Year. The increase in sales in view of the holiday season results from high demand, special editions and new launches. The Company strategically times product launches based on the seasonal pattern, while relying on a strong base of evergreen titles that generate consistent revenue throughout the year. There are also seasonal variations in cash flow from operating activities, primarily driven by an increase in inventories during the second and third financial quarters and subsequent reduction during the late third and fourth financial quarters. The seasonal trend in cash flow from operating activities is expected to remain going forward.

Material events after the end of the reporting period

Asmodee received a EUR 400 million capital injection from Embracer Group. Adjusted for this, Net debt/ EBITDA1 would have amounted to approximately 2.0x and 2.5x before and after M&A commitments.

Asmodee initiated the repayment of EUR 300 million of gross debt relating to outstanding bonds, to be completed on February 13.

For further details on material events after the end of the reporting period, see Note 11 Material events after the reporting period.

Auditor's review

The information in this interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

Financial calender

Report date
Year-end Report Q4 24/25 May 21, 2025
Annual Report 24/25 June 26, 2025
Interim Report Q1 25/26 August 8, 2025
Annual General Meeting 24/25 September 18, 2025
Interim Report Q2 25/26 November 20, 2025
Interim Report Q3 25/26 February 19, 2026
Year-end Report Q4 25/26 May 21, 2026

Contacts

Nathalie Redmo

Head of Investor Relations

+46 768 10 22 43

Investor relations: [email protected] Media relations: [email protected]

Website: asmodee.com

1 See section definition of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Sustainability and Governance

Sustainability and ESG: A Core Part of Our Business Approach

Asmodee's commitment to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a fundamental part of the company's mission to create outstanding gaming experiences for everyone. Through its games, content, production methods, and various community initiatives, Asmodee strives to promote accessibility, inclusion, and sustainable business practices while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which it operates.

For Asmodee, ESG means acting in alignment with the company's culture, integrating ESG risks into overall risk management, and creating value for players, employees, investors, and other stakeholders through strategic organizational and business development. Furthermore, Asmodee views its ESG commitment as an opportunity to reduce financial risks, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen its position as a successful company.

A key milestone in our sustainability efforts is the publication of Asmodee's first sustainability report in June 2025. This report will provide an overview of our priorities, progress, and ambitions. Following the launch, we plan to publish quarterly updates to transparently communicate our progress and ongoing commitment to a sustainable future.

Signatures

The Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer offer their assurance that this interim report for the third quarter gives a true and fair view of the Group's and parent company's operations, financial position and results of operations and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the Group and the parent company.

Lars Wingefors, Chair of the Board

Kicki Wallje-Lund Deputy Chair

Stéphane Carville Board member

Marc Nunes Board member

Jacob Jonmyren Board member

Linda Höljö Board member

Thomas Kœgler CEO

Karlstad, Sweden, February 12th 2025

The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 7:00 a.m. CET on February 12 2025.

This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Board of Directors' and management's current views with respect to certain future events and potential financial performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Results could differ materially from forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, (i) changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, (ii) success of business initiatives, (iii) changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, (iv) fluctuations in exchange rates and (v) business risk management.

This report is based solely on the circumstances at the date of publication and except to the extent required under applicable law or applicable marketplace regulations, Asmodee Group AB is under no obligation to update the information, opinions or forward-looking statements in this report.

The original version of this report has been written in Swedish. The English version is a translation

Asmodee Group AB is a Swedish public limited liability company. It was incorporated in Sweden on June 15, 2020. It is registered in Sweden with the Swedish Companies Registration Office under number 559273-8016. Its registered office is located at Tullhusgatan 1B, 652 09 Karlstad, Sweden.

Its telephone number is +33 1 34 52 19 70

Its LEI code is 636700G5993BBAFDYD02

Condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Asmodee Group AB

Interim consolidated statement of profit or loss

Amounts in k.EUR Note Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net sales 4 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664
Goods for resale -226,620 -211,551 -555,810 -575,429 -758,040
Personnel expenses -44,136 -40,982 -123,479 -127,398 -166,745
Other operating income 2,427 988 6,675 3,428 7,833
Other operating expenses -104,467 -58,675 -210,540 -156,976 -212,346
Depreciation, amortization and impairment -19,345 -26,999 -60,496 -77,236 -867,485
Share of profit/loss of associates after tax 557 2,210 -530 -1,192
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 37,374 48,163 85,878 76,026 -710,311
Financial income -664 -26,277 27,265 72,556 126,393
Financial expenses -16,154 -14,985 -88,283 -42,071 -62,399
Financial results -16,818 -41,262 -61,018 30,485 63,994
Profit/loss before tax 20,556 6,901 24,860 106,511 -646,317
Income tax -17,069 -12,246 -20,053 -15,187 105,161
Net profit/loss for the period 3,487 -5,345 4,807 91,324 -541,156
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 3,487 -5,345 4,807 91,324 -541,156
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share 5
Basic earnings per share (EUR) 0.0212 -0.0554 0.0292 0.9474 -5.6137
Diluted earnings per share (EUR) 0.0212 -0.0554 0.0292 0.9474 -5.6137

Interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Amounts in k.EUR
Note
Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net profit/loss for the period 3,482 -5,346 4,807 91,324 -541,156
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 20,708 -23,563 6,998 -6,839 3,115
Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
20,697 -23,571 7,011 -6,863 3,040
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans for
employees
11 8 -13 24 75
Total comprehensive income for the period, net
of tax
24,190 -28,909 11,805 84,485 -538,041
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 24,190 -28,909 11,805 84,485 -538,041
Non-controlling interests

Interim consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in k.EUR
Note
31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Goodwill 1,179,354 1,179,440
Publication and distribution rights 1,152,030 1,171,706
Other intangible assets 30,692 28,850
Property, plant and equipment 20,586 19,750
Right of use assets 47,347 49,568
Investments in associates 1,248
Other non-current financial assets 8,372 9,065
Deferred tax assets 9,313 5,859
Total non-current assets 2,448,942 2,464,238
Inventories 221,587 221,985
Trade receivables 267,471 160,967
Advances and prepaid expenses 32,566 18,848
Other current financial assets 5,531 4,119
Other current assets 30,475 18,988
Cash and cash equivalent 155,799 99,441
Total current assets 713,429 524,348

Cont.>>

Interim consolidated statement of financial position (cont.)

Amounts in k.EUR Note 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Share capital 51 2
Other contributed capital 2,910,359 2,796,828
Reserves 34,307 27,309
Retained earnings -1,456,024 11,988
Net profit for the period 4,807 -541,156
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 1,493,500 2,294,971
Total equity 5,9 1,493,500 2,294,971
Non-current provisions 1,145 1,193
Employee benefits 1,181 1,043
Deferred tax liabilities 224,411 228,334
Lease liabilities 41,576 41,010
Bonds 6 920,738
Liabilities to credit institutions 7 5,613 8,754
Put/call options on non-controlling interests 8,9 84,986 76,014
Deferred considerations 8 566 471
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions 8 25,151 21,922
Non-current financial liabilities
Other non-current liabilities 1,437 1,956
Total non-current liabilities 1,306,804 380,697
Current provisions 11,125 6,922
Employee benefits 237 205
Trade payables 218,831 136,545
Advances and deferred incomes 23,510 1,943
Lease liabilities 8,791 10,090
Bonds 6 2,628
Liabilities to credit institutions 7 13,125 20,602
Put/call options on non-controlling interests 8,9 78,588
Deferred considerations 8 174 1,903
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions 8 8,435 4,780
Other current financial liabilities 829 3,710
Other current liabilities 74,382 47,630
Total current liabilities 362,067 312,918
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3,162,371 2,988,586

Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

Amounts in k.EUR Note Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves Retained
earnings
Net profit for
the period
Total equity
Opening balance -1 Apr 23 2 2,127,907 24,194 -80,527 108,267 2,179,843
Appropriation of earnings 108,267 -108,267
Net profit/loss 91,324 91,324
Other comprehensive income -6,839 -6,839
Total comprehensive income for
the period
-6,839 91,324 84,485
Transactions with the owners
Capital increase
Contribution in kind
Group contribution -1,153 -1,153
Dividend distribution
Change in perimeter 0 0
Other -6 57 51
Other changes in equity -1,153 -6 57 -1,102
Closing balance - 31 Dec 23 2 2,126,753 17,348 27,797 91,324 2,263,224

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

Amounts in k.EUR Note Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves Retained
earnings
Net profit for
the period
Total equity
Opening balance - 1 Apr 24 2 2,796,828 27,309 11,988 -541,156 2,294,971
Appropriation of earnings -541,156 541,156
Net profit/loss 4,807 4,807
Other comprehensive income 6,998 6,998
Total comprehensive income for
the period
6,998 4,807 11,805
Transactions with the owners
Capital Increase 5 49 -49
Contribution in kind 5 113,531 113,531
Group contribution
Dividend distribution 5 -892,178 -892,178
Change in perimeter
Other 5,9 -34,628 -34,628
Other changes in equity 49 113,531 -926,855 -813,275
Closing balance - 31 Dec 24 51 2,910,359 34,307 -1,456,024 4,807 1,493,500

Interim consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts in k.EUR
Note
Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Operating result (EBIT) 85,878 76,026 -710,311
Adjustment for:
Amortization, Depreciation, Impairment 60,496 77,237 867,485
Provision 4,115 246 5,983
Profit shares in associated companies -2,210 530 1,192
Personnel expenses related to acquisitions 8,903 11,270 10,484
Net gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets 52 641 7,680
Movements in working capital (Excluding income taxes)
Decrease/increase in inventories 2,341 32,678 69,342
Decrease/increase in trade receivables -84,648 -75,200 -8,117
Decrease/increase in trade payables 60,095 38,427 1,721
Decrease/increase in other receivables/payables -932 2,775 793
Payment of liabilities to employees related to acquisitions -4,189 -18,398 -19,468
Income tax paid -15,428 -19,218 -30,816
Cash flow from operating activities 114,473 127,014 195,968
Purchases of intangible assets -10,491 -12,373 -17,251
Proceeds on disposal of intangible assets 6 18 22
Purchases of tangible assets -3,996 -5,474 -7,894
Proceeds on disposal of tangible assets 193 61 65
Purchases of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) -1,713 -2,494 -2,586
Disposal of subsidiary (net of cash disposed) -2 -27 -703
Cash flow from investing activities -16,003 -20,289 -28,347
Proceeds on issue of shares
Dividends paid
5
-892,178
Proceeds from shareholders and other loans and borrowings 3,275 90,076
Repayments of shareholders and other loans and borrowings -449 -78,942 -224,990
Proceeds from liabilities to credit institutions
7
915,738 4,355 5,535
Repayments from liabilities to credit institutions
7
-926,507 -9,411 -14,685
Proceeds from Bonds
6
941,255
Repayment of lease liabilities -8,959 -10,217 -13,579
Interests paid -66,661 -5,537 -7,755
Other financing activities -6,601 -3,624 -6,037
Net cash (used in)/from financing activities -44,362 -100,101 -171,435
Cash flow for the period 54,108 6,624 -3,814
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 99,441 103,030 103,030
Cash flow for the period 54,108 6,624 -3,814
Exchange-rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 2,325 -639 383
Other impacts in cash and cash equivalents -75 80 -158
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 155,799 109,095 99,441

Notes

Note 1 Material accounting policies

This interim report comprises the Swedish parent company Asmodee Group AB ('Asmodee'), with corporate registration number 559273-8016, and its subsidiaries. The Group conducts management and development of intellectual property rights, development and publishing of board games. The parent company is a limited liability company with its registered office in Karlstad, Sweden. The address of the head office is Tullhusgatan 1 B.

The Consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards (IFRS) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations that have been issued by IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) as they have been adopted by the European Union (EU). The Group's interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable parts of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554). The Group has applied the same accounting policies, basis of calculation and assumptions (including those related to the income tax expense and balances) as those applied in the consolidated financial statements of Asmodee Group AB as of and for the financial years ending March 31, 2024 and 2023. For a complete description of the Group's material accounting policies, see the notes of the consolidated financial statements for the financial years ending March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Disclosures according to IAS 34 are presented in these unaudited condensed financial statements as well as corresponding notes.

All amounts are presented in thousands of Euro (k.EUR) unless otherwise indicated. Rounding differences may occur.

Note 2 Significant estimates and assumptions

When preparing the financial statements, management and the Board of Directors must make certain assessments and assumptions that impact the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and revenue and expense items, as well as other provided information. Actual outcome may differ from the estimates if the estimates or circumstances change. The significant estimates and assumptions correspond to the ones described in the consolidated financial statements of Asmodee Group AB as of and for the financial years ending March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Note 3 Significant events of the interim period

The significant events of the interim period are detailed in the following notes:

  • A refinancing of the group comprising a bridge loan, bonds and a RCF (see Note 6 and Note 7),
  • The acquisition of the remaining non-controlling interests related to the March 8, 2022 acquisition of Financière Amuse Topco (see Note 5.2, Note 5.3 and Note 9.4),
  • A share split and a capital increase by bonus issue (see Note 5.1),
  • A dividend distribution EUR 892 178 thousand (see Note 5.4).

Note 4 Revenue from contracts with customers

Note 4.1 - Revenue by publisher

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Games published by Asmodee studios 177,017 137,122 365,050 307,835 388,127
Games published by partners 236,646 225,757 624,124 647,330 828,768
Others 15,295 22,503 38,144 55,001 70,769
Total 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664

Note 4.2 - Revenue by game category

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Board Games 205,190 182,628 414,337 396,832 540,553
Trading Card Games 184,540 156,377 510,051 492,061 590,415
Other categories 39,228 46,377 102,930 121,274 156,696
Total 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664

Note 4.3 - Revenue by geography

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Sweden 1,132 766 2,756 1,497 2,210
France 75,633 68,960 198,595 188,091 242,948
Germany 55,946 55,518 158,181 153,749 199,344
United States 91,568 73,646 191,107 172,497 212,686
United Kingdom 58,380 54,074 124,202 148,959 185,641
Other Americas 21,155 20,208 61,391 59,289 76,341
Other Europe 102,905 93,768 234,973 237,939 305,930
Rest of the world 22,239 18,442 56,115 48,145 62,564
Total 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664

Note 5 Equity

Note 5.1 - Share capital

On April 19, 2024 the share capital was changed in preparation for the separate listing of Asmodee and the 250 shares were split: 10 shares become 54,000,000 "A shares" (10 vote rights) and 240 shares become 1,335,952 865 "B shares" (1 vote right).

On September 18, 2024, the company increased the share capital through a bonus issue for EUR 49 thousand. It resulted in a new par value of SEK 0.0004.

Number of shares Ordinary
shares
A-shares B-shares Number of
shares at
closing
Number of shares as of 1 Apr 24 250 250
Share split to create A and B shares -250 54,000,000 1,335,952,865
Share issue paid in-kind 68,806,658
Bonus issue 54,000,000 1,335,952,865
Cancellation of shares -54,000,000 -1,335,952,865
Number of shares as of 31 Dec 24 54,000,000 1,404,759,523 1,458,759,523

The weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period adjusted for retrospective events amounted to 164,695,500 (96,398,890).

The amount of existing shares at the date of publication of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements is 233,692,028 (9,000,000 A-shares and 224,692,028 B-Shares).

Note 5.2 - Other contributed capital

On April 19, 2024 it was resolved to issue 68,806,658 B shares to the shareholders (excluding Asmodee Group AB) of Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS who contributed the shares they held in Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS as payment for the shares in Asmodee Group AB. This operation resulted in an additional "other contributed capital" of EUR 113,531 thousand.

Note 5.3 - Retained earnings

The "others" change in equity for EUR -34,628 thousand mainly relates to the acquisition of the noncontrolling interests (see Note 9.4).

Note 5.4 - Dividends distributions

On April 11, 2024, a dividend of EUR 1, 178 thousand was distributed to Embracer Group AB.

On April 16, 2024, a dividend of EUR 848,549 thousand was distributed to Embracer Group AB.

On April 19, 2024, a dividend of EUR 42,451 thousand was distributed to shareholders other than Embracer Group AB.

Note 6 Bonds

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Opening balance
Business combination
Bond issuance 941,255
Bond repayment
Interests accruals of the period 2,622
Interests repayment
Costs incurred for Bond issuance -19,794
Amortization of costs incurred for bond issuance 504
Foreign exchange gains/losses -1,222
Scope exit
Closing balance 923,366
of which non-current 920,738
of which current 2,628
of which principal 920,738
of which interests 2,628

On December 12, 2024, the company raised new financing by issuing an aggregate principal amount of EUR 940 million1 senior secured bonds denominated in Euro, comprising:

  • EUR 600 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured bonds bearing interest at a fixed rate per annum of 5.75% (paid on a semi-annual basis) with a maturity date of December 15, 2029, and,
  • EUR 340 million of senior secured bonds bearing interest at a floating rate with maturity date of December 15, 2029. The floating rate bonds bear interest at a rate equal to three-month EURIBOR (subject to a 0% floor) plus 3.75% per annum, reset quarterly.

The first interest payment on the fixed rate bonds is due June 15, 2025 and the first interest payment on the floating rate bonds is due March 17, 2025.

The senior secured bonds are intended to be listed on a non-regulated market (The International Stock Exchange). The Bonds are secured by pledges on (a) the shares of certain material subsidiaries, (b) certain material bank accounts and (c) certain material intercompany receivables.

These bonds are accounted at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The amount of costs incurred by the company to issue these bonds amounted to EUR -19,794 thousand. As of December 31, 2024, paid issuance costs amounted to EUR 10,703 thousand and are presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows under "Paid interests".

1 The bonds denominated in EUR are accounted by a company with SEK as its accounting currency, resulting in recorded amounts for bond movements (issuances, repayments, etc.) being influenced by the average SEK/EUR exchange rates during the reporting period. This affects the values recognized in the financial statements and the notes.

Note 7 Liabilities to credit institutions

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Opening balance 29,356 38,923
Business combination
New loan 915,738 5,535
Loan repayment -926,507 -14,684
Interests accruals of the period 43,163 1,390
Interests repayment -43,119 -1,156
Costs incurred for new loans -12,889
Amortization of costs incurred for new loans 12,889
Foreign exchange gains/losses 106 75
Scope exit -726
Other 1 -1
Closing balance 18,738 29,356
of which non-current 5,613 8,754
of which current 13,125 20,602
of which principal 18,647 29,310
of which interests 91 46

During the period ending December 31, 2024 new loans amounted to EUR 915,738 thousand. This increase is manly driven by the financing agreement ("bridge loan") with JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, SEB, Société Générale and Swedbank, which Asmodee Group AB entered into on April 16, 2024, for an amount of EUR 911,9381 thousand (maturity of 18 months and a variable interest of 3,50% + 3 months Euribor).

On December 12, 2024 this bridge loan was fully repaid, following to the issuance of bonds by the company (See Note 6). During the period, the company also repaid other liabilities to credit institutions for EUR -14,569 thousand.

The bridge loan was accounted at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method (EIR). The amount of costs incurred by the company to set this financing amounted to EUR -12,889 thousand (fully amortized following repayment on December 12, 2024) and is presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows under "Paid interests".

As of December 31, 2024, the "liabilities to credit institutions" amounts to EUR 18,738 thousand of other financing subscribed prior to March 2024.

On December 12, 2024, the company entered into a lending agreement under which certain lenders provide a Revolving Credit Facility of up to EUR 150 million. The Revolving Credit Facility had not been utilized on the period ending December 31, 2024.

1 This EUR 900 million bridge loan is accounted by a company with SEK as its accounting currency, resulting in recorded amounts for liabilities to credit institutions (new loan, repayments, etc.) being influenced by the average SEK/EUR exchange rates during the reporting period. This affects the values recognized in the financial statements and the notes.

Note 8 Acquisition debts

Carrying value in the consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Put/call options on non-controlling interests 84,986 76,014
Deferred considerations 566 471
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions 25,151 21,922
Non-current 110,703 98,407
Put/call options on non-controlling interests 78,588
Deferred considerations 174 1,903
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions 8,435 4,780
Current 8,609 85,271
Total liabilities related to acquisitions 119,312 183,678

"Put/call options on non-controlling interests" are detailed in Note 9.2 and Note 9.4.

Undiscounted expected payments

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 Less than 1 year More than 1 year
Put/call options on non-controlling interest 98,000 98,000
Deferred considerations 733 169 564
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions 54,956 9,868 45,088
Total undiscounted expected payments 153,689 10,037 143,652

Undiscounted expected payments are estimates based on expected outcome of financial targets for each individual agreement and applicable terms. The settlement of the underlying acquisitions may vary over time depending on, among other things, the terms and conditions of the relevant agreements and, the degree of performance fulfillment relating to the acquired businesses.

Note 9 Financial instruments

Note 9.1 - Fair value measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurement is based on the fair value hierarchy which includes the following levels:

  • Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
  • Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. price quotations) or indirectly (i.e. derived from price quotations).
  • Level 3 Input data for the asset or liability which is not based on observable market data (i.e. unobservable input data).

Note 9.2 - Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

As of December 31, 2024, the only significant financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value relates to the financial liabilities "Put / Call options on non-controlling interests", classified under "Level 3", and amounting to EUR 84,986 thousand.

Note 9.3 - Current receivables and current liabilities

For current receivables and liabilities, such as trade receivables and trade payables and for liabilities to credit institutions at variable interest rate, the carrying amount is considered to be a good approximation of the fair value.

Note 9.4 - Put/call option on non-controlling interests

Put/call options on non-controlling interest refers to put/call option on non-controlling interests in business combination where the selling shareholders keep some ownership and there is a contractual obligation where Asmodee will purchase the remaining interest if the holder of the option determines to exercise.

The Group's Put/call options will be settled in cash. The fair value has been calculated based on expected outcome of financial targets for each individual agreement. The estimated expected settlement will vary over time depending on, among other things, the degree of fulfillment of the conditions for the Put/call options.

The Group's Put/call options are measured at fair value by discounting expected cash flows at a riskadjusted discount rate. Measurement is therefore in accordance with Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Significant unobservable input data consists of forecasted financial targets.

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Opening balance 154,602 257,586
Business combination
Revaluation 5,657 -101,864
Foreign exchange gains/losses 3,630 -1,121
Cancellations -78,902
Closing balance 84,986 154,602
o/w - Related to Financière Amuse Topco 78,588
o/w - Related to Exploding Kittens 84,986 76,014

Changes in put/call options for the period ending December 31, 2024

On April 19, 2024, the March 2022 shareholders' agreement between the Embracer Group AB and the noncontrolling interest of Financière Amuse Topco was replaced by a new shareholders' agreement. In application of this agreement the put / call options on the non-controlling interests of Financière Amuse Topco were canceled, for an amount of EUR -78,902 thousand, and the non-controlling interest proceeded at a capital increase in kind in Asmodee Group AB, by contributing the shares they held in Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS as payment for the newly issued 68,806,658 B shares of Asmodee Group AB (see Note 5.2). As a result of these transactions, the companies Financière Amuse Topco, Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS are all owned at 100% by Asmodee Group AB. The simultaneous acquisition of non-controlling interest and of the put option cancellation generated a loss of EUR -34,628 thousand (accounted in Retained Earnings). Such a loss represents the difference between the carrying amount of the previously held interest and the consideration paid for the non-controlling interest.

Unrealized gains or losses for put/call options on non-controlling interest amounted to EUR 5,657 thousand, resulting from the net present value calculation.

Changes in put/call options for the period ending March 31, 2024

Unrealized gains or losses for put/call options on non-controlling interest amounted to EUR -101,864 thousand., which was recognized in the financial result in the statement of profit or loss. The exercise price of the shares for the put option related to Financière Amuse Topco is based on the Embracer Group AB share value. The revaluation for the period ending March 31, 2024 amounted to EUR -82,432 thousand, and result from the share value of Embracer Group AB decreasing. The exercise price of the shares for the put option related to Exploding Kittens is based on Exploding Kittens operational performance and the decrease recorded on the period ending March 31, 2024 for EUR -19,432 thousand reflects the decrease in its expected performance.

Sensibility analysis

Given the Put/call options on non-controlling interest recognized at the end of the reporting period, a higher discount factor of 1.5 percentage points will have an impact on the fair value of the Put/call options on noncontrolling interest, as of December 31, 2024, of EUR -1,703 thousand.

Note 10 Related party transactions

Note 10.1 - Transactions with shareholders impacting the change in equity

See note 5.

Note 10.2 - Transactions with key management personnel

Of the EUR 892,178 thousand of dividends distributed in the period ending December 31, 2024 (See Note 5.4), the distributed dividends to key management personnel amounts to EUR 26,404 thousand.

The group is renting offices to a company controlled by one director of the board for an amount of EUR 227 thousand, as of December 31, 2024.

The group is engaged in a distribution agreement with a company controlled by one director of the board. The total value of the purchased finished goods amounts to EUR 97 thousand as of December 31, 2024.

Two directors of the board, Marc Nunes and Stéphane Carville provide or have provided, certain services to Asmodee, regulated under consultancy agreements.

Pursuant to the consultancy agreement with Plume Finance, a wholly owned company of Marc Nunes, the latter was entitled to an annual remuneration of EUR 931 thousand, and he could receive an additional remuneration of up to fifty percent of the annual remuneration. The consultancy agreement was terminated as per December 31, 2024. The expenses for the consultancy agreement provided by Plume Finance / Marc Nunes, amount to EUR 946 thousand in the period between April 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

Starting from January 1, 2025, Marc Nunes will be entitled to a remuneration as board director, as per the resolution approved by the board on September 2, 2024.

Pursuant to the consultancy agreement executed on 27 August 2024 with Stéphane Carville and Belmontet, a controlled company of Stéphane Carville, the latter is entitled, starting from that date to an annual remuneration of EUR 1,500 thousand. The expenses for the consultancy agreement provided by Belmontet and Stéphane Carville amount to EUR 523 thousand.

Note 10.3 - Senior executive remuneration and other benefits

On August 27, 2024, in preparation for the admission of trading of the Asmodee shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, Thomas Kœgler was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Asmodee. A Board of Directors for Asmodee Group AB has also been appointed and formed, which consists of:

  • Lars Wingefors, Co-Founder and CEO of Embracer, Chair of the Board
  • Kicki Wallje-Lund, Chair of the Board of Embracer, Deputy Chair
  • Stéphane Carville, Former CEO of Asmodee
  • Marc Nunes, Founder and Former COO of Asmodee
  • Jacob Jonmyren, Board Member of Embracer
  • Linda Höljö, COO and CFO of Pophouse Entertainment Group

Before August 27, 2024, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior executives in the tables below relate to the CEO and senior executives of the Asmodee sub-group within the Embracer Group. Also, the Board of Directors comprised only one person who did not receive any remuneration for his board role in Asmodee Group AB. Instead, he received a regular salary from a separate Embracer Group entity for services relating to the entire Embracer Group.

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Amounts in k.EUR Base salary,
Board fees
Variable
remuneration
Social
security
contributions
Other
remuneration
Total
Chief Executive Officer
Stephane Carville (Apr 1 - Aug 27, 24) -281 -459 -207 -11 -958
Thomas Koegler (Aug 28 - Dec 31, 24) -209 -85 -20 -314
Board of Directors -86 -743 -829
Lars Wingefors
Kicki Wallje-Lund -39 -39
Stéphane Carville -524 -524
Marc Nunes -219 -219
Jacob Jonmyren -24 -24
Linda Höljö -23 -23
Senior executives (4) (Apr 1 - Aug 27, 24) -280 -247 -235 -791 -1,553
Senior executives (7) (Aug 28 - Dec 31, 24) -572 -220 -19 -811
Total -1,428 -706 -747 -1,584 -4,465

Remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer1

Remuneration to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) consists of salaries (base salary and variable remuneration) and benefits (supplementary pension and loss of employment insurance). The variable remuneration is in the form of an annual bonus based on the achievement of qualitative and quantitative criteria which will be determined annually at the beginning of the fiscal year by the board of directors.

Termination benefits of the Chief Executive Officer1

Asmodee's CEO has no notice period and is entitled to a termination benefit of 24 months' average gross monthly remuneration (base salary and variable remuneration) received during the 12 months before the effective date of termination of his function.

Remuneration of the Board of Directors

Each Board member receives a fixed amount of remuneration annually to be paid in equal installments during each quarter. Members of board committees will also receive additional remuneration for those on the audit and sustainability committee and remuneration committees.

Remuneration of the Senior Executives1

Remuneration consists of base salary, variable remuneration and ordinary benefits. The variable remuneration depends on the achievement of qualitative and quantitative criteria, determined annually at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Termination benefits of the Senior Executives1

Asmodee's Chief People Officer has a 2 weeks' notice period and is entitled to 12 months of separation pay comprising only base salary. The Chief Commercial Officer has a notice period of 12 months with no termination benefits. The Chief Company Program Officer, Chief Product Officer, EVP Publishing, EVP Supply Chain, EVP Business Development and Chief Financial Officer have a notice period of 3 months. If Asmodee terminates their employment, they are entitled to termination benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Other remuneration1

Senior executives' and board directors remunerations paid though consultant fees are presented under "other remuneration".

Refers to the CEO and Senior Executives of Asmodee Group AB following to August 27, 2024 appointments.

Note 10.4 - Transactions with the shareholder Embracer Group (and its subsidiaries)

Amounts in k.EUR Apr-Dec 24
Related party transactions Related party
Trade receivables Embracer Group AB 413
Advances and prepaid expenses Middle-Earth Enterprises LLC 217
Other current assets Embracer Group AB
Other current financial assets Embracer Group AB
Carrying amount in assets 630
Trade payables Embracer Group AB -7,565
Trade payables Quantic Labs
Trade payables Saber Interactive Inc
Trade payables Sandbox Strategies LLC
Trade payables Middle-Earth Enterprises LLC -226
Other current financial liabilities Embracer Group AB
Other current liabilities Plaion GmbH -683
Other current liabilities CDE Entertainment Ltd -1,204
Carrying amount in liabilities -9,679
Net Sales Dark Horse Comics LLC 2
Personnel expenses Embracer Group AB 1,096
Other operating expenses Embracer Group AB -2,004
Other operating expenses Quantic Labs -35
Other operating expenses Saber Interactive Inc
Other operating expenses Sandbox Strategies LLC
Other operating expenses Middle-Earth Enterprises LLC -484
Financial income Embracer Group AB 1
Carrying amount in Profit and loss -1,425

Note 11 Material events after the reporting period

On January 2, 2025, the company carried out a reverse share split where six shares, regardless of share class, were consolidated into one share of each share class respectively. To facilitate the reverse share split the company also carried out a new share issue, by issuing 113 B shares, paid in cash, with a price per share of SEK 1 and a total subscription price of SEK 113. As a result of the share issue, the share capital increased by SEK 0.0452. The new share capital amounts to SEK 583,503.8544002, and each share has a par value per share of SEK 0.0004. Through the reverse share split the number of A shares decreased from 54,000,000 to 9,000,000 and the number of B shares decreased from 1,404,759,636 to 234,126,606, with a total number of shares in the company of 243,126,606.

On January 2, 2025, the company proceeded at an increase of share capital through bonus issue without issuance of shares for SEK 291,751.9272 by transferring non-restricted equity (ie. retained earnings) into share capital. The share capital resulting from the bonus issue amounts to SEK 875,255.78162, and each share with a new par value of SEK 0.0036. The number of "A shares" and "B shares" remained unchanged.

On January 2, 2025, the company proceeded at a reduction of share capital with redemption of shares without repayment to shareholders by transferring SEK 280,515.40202 into non-restricted equity (ie. retained earnings). The share capital resulting from this reduction amounts to SEK 594 740.37962, with a par value of SEK 0.0036 per share. The number of "B shares" was reduced by 77,920,945, to 156,205,661, with a total number of shares in the company of 165,205,661. The number of "A shares" remained unchanged.

On January 8, 2025, the Listing Committee of Nasdaq Stockholm made the assessment that the company fulfills Rule 2.6 in the Nasdaq Stockholm Rulebook for Issuers of Shares and approved Asmodee's listing application for the admission to trading of its class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.

On January 24, 2025, the company proceeded at a new share issue, by issuing 68,486,367 B shares with a price per share of EUR 5.841 and a total subscription price of EUR 400,028,869.6470, paid in cash. The capital increase was fully subscribed by Embracer Group AB. The share capital increased by SEK 246,550.92122. The new share capital amounts to SEK 841,291.30082, with a par value of SEK 0.0036 per share. The total number of B shares in the company is 224,692,028, with a total number of shares in the company of 233,692,028.

On February 3, 2025, the Company notified the bondholders of an anticipated repayment for EUR 300 million. Following repayment, the aggregated principal amount of senior secured bonds bearing interest at a fixed rate will amount to EUR 320 million and the principal amount of senior secured bonds bearing interest at a floating rate will amount to EUR 320 million. The repayment is to be completed on February 13.

On February 3, 2025, the prospectus was published and was made available on Asmodee's website1 .

On February 7, 2025, class B shares of the company were listed in Nasdaq Stockholm.

https://corporate.asmodee.com/investor-relations

Separate interim financial statements of Asmodee Group AB

Parent company's income statement

Note

Amounts in m.SEK Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24 Apr 22-Mar 23
Net sales 24 24 32 19
Other operating income 1 1 1
Personnel expenses
Impairment expected credit loss
P5
-80 -20
Other external expenses -92 -25 -33 -19
Operating profit/loss -147 -19
Impairment shares in subsidiaries
P5
-2,615
Financial net - other -337 -33 -82 -262
Profit/loss after financial items -485 -33 -2,717 -262
Appropriations -17 201
Profit/loss before tax -485 -50 -2,717 -60
Income tax 7 10 7 -1
Profit/loss for the period -477 -40 -2,710 -61

Parent company's balance sheet

Amounts in m.SEK Note 31 Dec 24 31 Dec 23 31 Mar 24 31 Mar 23 01 Apr 22
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Shares in Group companies P5 20,897 23,300 20,485 24,116 19,683
Receivables from Group companies P5 7,367 1 7,671 58
Deferred tax assets 21 7
Total financial assets 28,285 23,301 28,164 24,174 19,683
Total non-current assets 28,285 23,301 28,164 24,174 19,683
Current assets
Receivables from Group companies 2 42 12 205
Other current assets 24 162 2 8 10
Total current receivables 26 204 14 213 10
Cash and cash equivalent 209
Total current assets 235 204 14 213 10
TOTAL ASSETS 28,520 23,505 28,177 24,388 19,692
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Restricted equity P3 1
Unrestricted equity P3 17,728 22,433 27,272 22,473 16,612
Total equity 17,728 22,433 27,272 22,473 16,612
Non-current liabilities
Bonds P3 10,551
Put/call options on non-controlling interests 1,835 2,935
Loans from shareholders 51
Total non-current liabilities 10,551 1,886 2,935
Current liabilities
Put/call options on non-controlling interests P3 1,055 906
Loans from shareholders 28 3
Other current liabilities 211 17 1 141
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 30
Total current liabilities 241 1,072 906 29 144
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 28,520 23,505 28,177 24,388 19,692

NOTE P1 Parent company's accounting policies

This interim report for the Parent company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554), Interim reports, and the recommendation issued by The Swedish Corporate Reporting Board RFR 2 "Accounting for legal entities".

The Parent company applies the same accounting policies as the Group with the certain exceptions and additions specified in RFR 2 as listed below. Unless otherwise indicated, the accounting policies stated below for the parent company have been applied consistently to all periods presented in the Parent company's financial statements.

The Parent company has previously applied the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the general guideline BFNAR 2012:1 (K3) published by The Swedish Accounting Standards Board. Starting from this interim report and as a consequence of the Group's transition to IFRS, the Parent company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2. The date of transition to RFR 2 is April 1, 2022. For the Parent company's transition to RFR 2 see note P5.

Presentation currency

The presentation and accounting currency for the Parent company is currently SEK. The Parent company intends to change presentation and accounting currency to EUR starting on April 1, 2025 as a change of accounting currency is only allowed at the start of a new financial year in accordance with Swedish law. A functional currency is not determined for the company in accordance with RFR 2.

All amounts are presented in millions of SEK ("m.SEK"), unless otherwise indicated. Rounding differences may occur.

Income from investments in subsidiaries

Dividends are recognized when the right to receive payment is considered certain. Revenue from divestment of subsidiaries is recognized when control of the subsidiary has been transferred to the acquirer.

Group contributions and shareholder contributions

The Parent company recognizes both received and paid group contributions as appropriations in the income statement in accordance with the alternative method in RFR 2. Shareholder contributions paid by the Parent company are recognized as an increase of shares in subsidiaries in the Parent company. Shareholder contributions received are recognized as an increase of non-restricted equity

Shares in subsidiaries

Shares in subsidiaries are recognized in the Parent company in accordance with the cost method. This means that transaction costs are included in the carrying amount of the investment. If carrying amount exceeds the value of the investment, an impairment loss is recognized in the income statement. Shares in subsidiaries are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period. If a previous impairment loss recognized in previous periods no longer exists, it is reversed.

Financial instruments

The Parent company applies the exemption to not apply IFRS 9 Financial Instruments in the legal entity. Instead, the Parent company applies, in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, the cost method. In the Parent company, non-current financial assets are thus measured at cost and current financial assets are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Parent company does, however, apply the expected credit loss method (ECL) in accordance with IFRS 9 for financial assets that are debt instruments. Put option liabilities (for the non-controlling interest in the Group) are measured at the amount that the Parent company deems would need to be paid if it was settled at the end of the reporting period. The Parent company applies the exemption to not measure financial guarantee contracts for the benefit of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures in accordance with IFRS 9. Instead, the Parent company applies the policies for measurement in IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, including intra-group receivables, are subject to impairment for expected credit losses (ECL). For receivables from Group companies and other items subject of expected credit losses, an impairment method with three stages is applied in accordance with IFRS 9. The Parent company applies a rating-based method for assessment of expected credit losses based on the probability of default, expected loss given default and exposure at default. The Parent company assesses that the subsidiaries currently have similar risk profiles and assessment is made on a collective basis. The assessment has been based on the Asmodee Group's credit risk, which has been adjusted to reflect the subsidiaries' assessed credit risk. At the end of the reporting period, the expected credit losses have resulted in a decrease of receivables from Group companies and an impairment loss in the income statement. Expected credit losses for cash and cash equivalents have not been recognized, as the amount has been deemed insignificant.

Note P2 Significant estimates and assumptions

Shares in subsidiaries

Assumptions are made about future conditions to estimate the future cash flows that determine the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is compared with the carrying amount for shares in subsidiaries and forms the basis for any impairments or reversals. The assumptions that primarily affect the recoverable amount are future earnings development and discount rate. If future external factors and conditions change, assumptions made may be affected leading to a change in carrying value of the shares in subsidiaries. The assumptions used when calculating the value for the shares in subsidiaries correspond in all material aspects to the assumptions used in the impairment test for goodwill as described in the consolidated financial statements of Asmodee Group AB as of and for the financial years ending March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Note P3 Significant events of the interim period

Refinancing of the Group

On April 16, 2024 Asmodee Group AB entered into a financing agreement with JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, SEB, Société Générale and Swedbank. The financing, denominated in EUR amounts to m.SEK 10 473 (EUR 900 million), had a maturity of 18 months and a variable interest of 3,50% + 3 months Euribor. On December 12, 2024 this financing was fully repaid, following to the issuances of bonds by the Company.

On December 12, 2024, the Company raised a new finance by issuing new bonds denominated in EUR of total m.SEK 10 771 (EUR 940 million). The total amount comprises m.SEK 6 875 (EUR 600 million) of fixed rate bonds issued at par interest rate of 5,750% (paid on semi-annual basis) with maturity date as of December 15, 2029, and m.SEK 3 896 (EUR 340 million) of floating rate bonds issued at par with maturity date as of December 15, 2029. The floating rate bond bear interest at a rate equal to three-month Euribor (subject to a 0% floor) plus 3,75% per annum, reset quarterly. The first interest payment on the fixed rate bond is due June 15, 2025.

On December 12, 2024, the Company entered into a lending agreement under which certain lenders provide a Revolving Credit Facility denominated in EUR of up to m.SEK 1 719 (EUR 150 million). The Revolving Credit Facility had not been utilized during the period ended December 31, 2024.

Acquisition of the remaining non-controlling interests related to the March 8, 2022 acquisition of Financière Amusee TopCo

On April 19, 2024, the March 2022 shareholders' agreement between the Embracer Group AB and the noncontrolling interest of Financière Amuse Topco was replaced by a new shareholders' agreement. In application of this agreement the put / call options on the non-controlling interests of Financière Amuse Topco (m.SEK 906 as of March 31, 2024) were canceled, and the non-controlling interest proceeded at a capital increase in kind in Asmodee Group AB, by contributing the shares they held in Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS as payment for the newly issued 68,806,658 B shares of Asmodee Group AB. As a result of these transactions, the companies Financière Amuse Topco, Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS are all owned at 100% by Asmodee Group AB.

Transactions with an impact on equity

Share premium reserve

On April 19, 2024 the share capital was changed in preparation for the separate listing of Asmodee. The share capital has been changed as a result of a split of the existing 250 shares. 10 shares become 54,000,000 "A shares" (10 vote rights) and 240 shares become 1,335,952,865 "B shares" (1 vote right).

On September 18, 2024, the Company proceeded at an increase of the share capital through a bonus issue for m.SEK 0.6 which resulted in a new par value of 0.0004 SEK.

On April 19, 2024 it was resolved to issue 68,806,658 B shares to the shareholders (excluding Asmodee Group AB) of Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS who contributed the shares they held in Les Nouveaux Amis d'Asmodee SAS and Asmodee III SAS as payment for the shares in Asmodee Group AB. This operation resulted in an share premium reserve of m.SEK 1 317.

Dividends distributions

On April 11, 2024, a dividend of m.SEK 14 distributed to Embracer Group AB.

On April 16, 2024, a dividend of m.SEK 9 875 was distributed to Embracer Group AB.

On April 19, 2024 a dividend of m.SEK 495 as dividend was distributed to the shareholders other than Embracer Group AB shareholders.

Note P4 Related party transactions

Transactions with shareholders impacting the change in equity

Refer to Note P3.

Senior executive remuneration and other benefits

On August 27, 2024, in preparation for the admission of trading of the Asmodee shares on Nasdaq Stockholm, Thomas Kœgler was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Asmodee. A Board of Directors for Asmodee Group AB has also been appointed and formed, which consists of:

  • Lars Wingefors, Co-Founder and CEO of Embracer, Chair of the Board
  • Kicki Wallje-Lund, Chair of the Board of Embracer, Deputy Chair
  • Stéphane Carville, Former CEO of Asmodee
  • Marc Nunes, Founder and Former COO of Asmodee
  • Jacob Jonmyren, Board Member of Embracer
  • Linda Höljö, COO and CFO of Pophouse Entertainment Group

Remuneration of the Board of Directors

Each Board member receives a fixed amount of remuneration annually to be paid in equal installments during each quarter. Members of board committees will also receive additional remuneration for those on the audit, sustainability committee and remuneration committees. Total amount of remuneration for the Board of directors during the period is SEK 9 257 thousand.

Note P5 Parent company's transition to RFR 2

The Parent company has previously applied the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and BFNAR 2012:1 Annual Accounts and Consolidated Accounts (K3) in the preparation of financial statements. As of this financial report, as a result of the Group's transition to IFRS, the Parent company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The date of the Parent company's transition to RFR 2 is April 1, 2022. The accounting policies included in Note P1 have been applied when the interim report is prepared as of December 31, 2024 and for the historical comparative periods presented.

The effect of the transition to RFR 2 is recognized directly against unrestricted equity in the opening balance as of April 1, 2022. Previously published financial information for the periods April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and BFNAR 2012:1 (K3), has been converted to RFR 2.

As a result of applying the expected credit loss model required by RFR 2 (as defined in IFRS 9) the Parent company has recognized an impairment loss of intercompany receivables for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 to the amount of m.SEK 20, resulting in an increase in tax income of m.SEK 4. The net effect on the profit for the period is m.SEK -16. The effects on other periods are insignificant.

The impact on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 for the Parent company related to the ECL impairment is a reduction of the value of inter-company receivables by m.SEK 20, an increase in deferred tax assets by m.SEK 4 and a decrease in unrestricted equity by m.SEK 16.

The transition to RFR 2 has had no effect on the parent company's cash flow.

As a result of the Group's transition to IFRS, an impairment need was identified on intellectual properties and goodwill as of March 31, 2024. The identified impairment was an indication to further test shares in subsidiaries for impairment, resulting in an impairment loss of m.SEK 2 615 as of March 31, 2024. As the Parent company already had published its annual report, the impairment identified is a correction of error.

m.SEK 31 Mar 24
Shares in subsidiaris in the published annual report 23,101
Impairment -2,615
Shares in subsidiaries - corrected value 20,485

The impairment loss is recognized as a part of financial net items in the income statement.

Note P6 Material events after the reporting period

Refer to Note 11 Material events after the reporting period..

Definition of alternative performance measures

In accordance with the guidelines from ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), regarding the disclosure of alternative performance measures, the definition and reconciliation of Asmodee's alternative performance measures (APM's) are presented below. The guidelines entail increased disclosures regarding the financial measures that are not defined by IFRS. The performance measures presented below are reported in this report. They are used for internal control and follow-up. Since not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable to measures used by other companies.

An important part of Asmodee's strategy is to pursue inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions, thereby expanding the group's IP portfolio, geographic reach and pool of creative talent. An acquisitive strategy is associated with certain complexity in terms of accounting for business combinations. The board and management of Asmodee believe that it is important to separate the underlying operational performance of the business from impacts arising from acquisitions.

In addition, Asmodee, from time to time, implements strategic programs or initiatives including business restructurings and transformations. In some cases, these initiatives can give rise to one-off costs that are sufficiently material, in the board and management's judgement, to impact the reliable comparison of Asmodee's underlying operating results from period to period.

Certain APM's are thus used to provide internal and external stakeholders the best picture of the underlying operational performance of the business, by the measurement of performance excluding specific items related to historical acquisitions and, when relevant, items affecting comparability

The individual APMs, definitions and purpose are described in more detail in the following table.

Definition of APM's (cont.)

Name Definition Reason for Use
EBITDA Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization.
EBITDA is reported because this metric is commonly used by
investors, financial analysts and other stakeholders to measure
the Company's financial results.
Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA excluding specific items related to
historical acquisitions and items affecting
comparability
Provide a picture of the underlying operational performance,
by excluding specific items related to historical acquisitions
and items affecting comparability.
Adjusted EBITDA
margin
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. Provides an indication of operating profitability
EBIT EBIT (Earning before interests and taxes) equals
the IFRS definition for "Operating profits / losses
This metric is commonly used by investors, financial analysts
and other stakeholders to measure the Company's financial
results
EBIT Margin EBIT as a percentage of Net Sales
Adjusted EBIT Adjusted EBITDA less depreciation and
amortization from which amortization of surplus
values of acquired intangible assets are
excluded
Adjusted EBIT in order to provide a true and fair picture of the
underlying operational performance, by excluding specific
items related to historical acquisitions and items affecting
comparability.
Adjusted EBIT
margin
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net sales. Provides an indication of operating profitability
Adjusted Net
Profit&Loss
Net profit or loss excluding specific items related
to historical acquisitions and items affecting
comparability net of tax, change in fair value
contingent consideration and put/call options on
non-controlling interests net of tax and Interest
expense contingent consideration net of tax.Net
taxes are calculated using the effective tax rate
Adjusted net profit&loss in order to provide a true and fair
picture of the underlying operational performance.
Adjusted earning
per share
Adjusted net profit or loss divided by the average
number of shares in the period.
Shows earnings per share based on adjusted net profit&loss
Items affecting
comparability
IAC include capital gains and losses from
divestments , impairments, capital gains and
losses from divestments of financial assets, M&A
related costs as well as other items having an
impact on the comparability.
By identifying and excluding these items, analysts can better
compare performance over time and focus on trends in
operating performance
LTM adjusted
EBITDA
Last twelve months adjusted EBITDA as a
cumulative value
Provides a measure to calculate the debt leverage
Organic growth Growth between periods where net sales from
companies acquired/divested in the last five
quarters have been excluded. The current period
is adjusted for differences in exchange rates.
Growth measure for companies that has been part of the
Asmodee Group for more than one year excluding effects of
differences in exchange rates.
Free cash flow
before tax and
capitalized lease
payments
Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, plus or
minus movements in net working capital
excluding the working capital cash impacts of
adjustments made to EBITDA.
Provide a true and fair picture according to company's
management of the underlying operational performance, by
excluding cash flow from specific items related to historical
acquisitions and items affecting comparability.
Free cash flow
before tax and
capitalized lease
payments
conversion
Free cash flow before tax and capitalized lease
payments divided by Adjusted EBITDA
Provides an indication of the extent to which Adjusted EBITDA
has been converted to cash during the given period, not taking
into account tax and capitalized leases payments
Free cash flow after
tax and capitalized
lease payments
Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, plus or
minus movements in net working capital
excluding the working capital cash impacts of
adjustments made to EBITDA, less cash
payments related to leases not recognized in the
P&L in accordance with IFRS16 and net income
tax paid
Provide a true and fair picture according to company's
management of the underlying operational performance, by
excluding cash flow from specific items related to historical
acquisitions and items affecting comparability.
Free cash flow after
tax and capitalized
lease payments
conversion
Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease
payments divided by Adjusted EBITDA
Provides an indication of the extent to which Adjusted EBITDA
has been converted to cash during the given period
Net Debt (–) / Net
Cash (+) before
M&A commitments
The company's cash and short-term
investments decreased with the company's
short- and long-term interest-bearing liabilities,
leasing liabilities according to IFRS16
Provide a metric to measure the debt before M&A
commitments compared to its liquid assets. This metric is also
used to calculate the Company's financial leverage before
M&A commitments
Name Definition Reason for Use
Leverage ratio on
Net Debt (–) / Net
Cash (+) before
M&A commitments
Net Debt before M&A commitments divided by
the last 12 months Adjusted EBITDA
Provides a measure of financial leverage before M&A
commitments
Net Debt (–) / Net
Cash (+) after M&A
commitments
The company's cash and short-term
investments decreased with the company's
short- and long-term interest-bearing liabilities,
leasing liabilities according to IFRS16, contingent
consideration, put/call on non-controlling
interest, liabilities to employees related to historic
acquisitions and deferred consideration.
The metric is commonly used by investors, financial analysts
and other stakeholders to measure the debt compared to its
liquid assets. This metric is also used for calculating the
Company's financial leverage.
Leverage ratio on
Net Debt (–) / Net
Cash (+) after M&A
commitments
Net Debt after M&A commitments divided by the
last 12 months Adjusted EBITDA
Provides a measure of financial leverage after M&A
commitments

Derivation of APM's

APM Table

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
EBITDA 56,719 75,162 146,374 153,262 157,172
Adjusted EBITDA 89,285 79,954 187,422 169,387 211,671
Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.8 % 20.7 % 18.2 % 16.8 % 16.4 %
EBIT 37,374 48,163 85,878 76,026 -710,311
Adjusted EBIT 82,866 71,174 165,367 146,405 180,957
Adjusted EBIT margin 19.3 % 18.5 % 16.1 % 14.5 % 14.1 %
Adjusted net profit/loss for the period 41,165 31,690 72,413 98,930 144,553
Adjusted Earning per share 0.250 0.329 0.440 1.026 1.500
Items affecting comparability 29,442 2,643 32,145 3,904 807,590
LTM Adjusted EBITDA 229,706 211,671
Free cash flow before tax and capitalized lease payments 126,489 146,019 229,218
Free cash flow before tax and capitalized lease payments
conversion
67 % 86 % 108 %
Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments 102,102 116,584 184,823
Free cash flow after tax and capitalized lease payments
conversion
54 % 69 % 87 %
Net debt (-) / Net Cash (+) before M&A commitments -837,501 15,275
Net debt (-) / Net Cash (+) after M&A commitments -956,813 -168,403
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) before M&A
commitments
3.6x -0.1x
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) after M&A
commitments
4.2x 0.8x
Net Sales growth 11.3 % 1.7 %
Organic growth 12.9 % 3.3 %
Amortization of surplus values of acquired intangible 12,926 18,219 38,441 54,254 72,195

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Operating profit (EBIT) 37,374 48,163 85,878 76,026 -710,312
Depreciation, amortization and impairment 19,345 26,999 60,496 77,236 867,484
EBITDA 56,719 75,162 146,374 153,262 157,172
Personnel costs related to acquisitions 3,124 2,134 8,903 11,270 10,484
Acquisition costs 15 951 1,000
Items affecting comparability 29,442 2,643 32,145 3,904 43,014
Adjusted EBITDA 89,285 79,954 187,422 169,387 211,671
Depreciation, amortization and impairment -19,345 -26,999 -60,496 -77,236 -867,484
Items affecting comparability 764,576
Amortization of surplus values of acquired intangible
assets
12,926 18,219 38,441 54,254 72,195
Adjusted EBIT 82,866 71,174 165,367 146,405 180,957

EBIT margin

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net sales A 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664
EBIT B 37,374 48,163 85,878 76,026 -710,312
EBIT margin B/A 8.7 % 12.5 % 8.4 % 7.5 % -55.2 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net sales A 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664
Adjusted EBITDA B 89,285 79,954 187,422 169,387 211,671
Adjusted EBITDA margin B/A 20.8 % 20.7 % 18.2 % 16.8 % 16.4 %

Adjusted EBIT margin

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net sales A 428,958 385,382 1,027,318 1,010,167 1,287,664
Adjusted EBIT B 82,866 71,174 165,367 146,405 180,957
Adjusted EBIT margin B/A 19.3 % 18.5 % 16.1 % 14.5 % 14.1 %

LTM Adjusted EBITDA

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24
Adjusted EBITDA of the period A 187,422
Adjusted EBITDA of the previous year B 211,671
Adjusted EBITDA of the previous period C 169,387
LTM ADJUSTED EBITDA A+B-C 229,706

Net sales organic growth

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Change Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Change
Net sales 428,958 385,382 11.3 % 1,027,318 1,010,167 1.7 %
Net sales from acquired or divested companies -6,890 -100 % -16,726 -100 %
Difference in exchange rate -1,610 n.a. -959 n.a.
Organic net sales 427,348 378,492 12.9 % 1,026,359 993,441 3.3 %

Net debt and financial leverage

Amounts in k.EUR 31 Dec 24 31 Mar 24
Cash and cash equivalents 155,799 99,441
Bonds -923,366
Liabilities to credit institutions -18,738 -29,356
Financial liabilities -829 -3,710
Lease liabilities -50,367 -51,100
Net debt before M&A commitments A -837,501 15,275
Put/call options on non-controlling interests -84,986 -154,602
Deferred considerations -740 -2,374
Liabilities to employees related to historical acquisitions -33,586 -26,702
Net debt after M&A commitments B -956,813 -168,403
LTM Adjusted EBITDA C 229,706 211,671
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) before M&A commitments A/C 3.6 -0.1
Leverage ratio on Net Debt (–) / Net Cash (+) after M&A commitments B/C 4.2 0.8

Adjusted net profit/loss

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Net profit/loss for the period 3,487 -5,345 4,807 91,324 -541,156
Adjustments
Personnel costs related to acquisitions 3,124 2,134 8,903 11,270 10,484
Acquisition costs 15 951 1,000
Items affecting comparability 29,442 2,643 32,145 3,904 807,590
Amortization of surplus values of acquired intangible
assets
12,926 18,219 38,441 54,254 72,195
Change in fair value contingent consideration and put/call
options on minority interests
1,962 23,633 5,657 -60,800 -101,864
Adjustments before tax 47,454 46,644 85,146 9,579 789,405
Tax effects on adjustments -9,775 -9,609 -17,540 -1,973 -103,696
Adjustments after tax 37,678 37,035 67,606 7,606 685,709
Total 41,165 31,690 72,413 98,930 144,553
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding, million
165 96 165 96 96
Adjusted Earning per share, EUR 0.2499 0.3287 0.4397 1.0263 1.4995

Free cash flow before and after tax and capitalised lease payments and conversion ratio

Amounts in k.EUR Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Adjusted EBITDA 187,422 169,387 211,671
Other non-cash items 642
Acquisition of intangible assets -10,485 -12,355 -17,229
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -3,803 -5,413 -7,829
Movement in working capital (net of IAC) -46,645 -6,242 42,605
Free cash flow before tax and capitalised lease payments 126,489 146,019 229,218
Conversion rate 67.5 % 86.2 % 108.3 %
Capitalised lease payments -8,959 -10,217 -13,579
Tax paid -15,428 -19,218 -30,816
Free cash flow after tax and capitalised lease payments 102,102 116,584 184,823
Conversion rate 54.5 % 68.8 % 87.3 %

Items affecting comparability

Amounts in k.EUR Oct-Dec 24 Oct-Dec 23 Apr-Dec 24 Apr-Dec 23 Apr 23-Mar 24
Other external expenses 29,442 2,643 32,145 3,904 4,352
Personnel expenses 8,435
Profit or loss sale of subsidiaries 6,724
Goods for resale 23,503
Items affecting comparability in EBITDA 29,442 2,643 32,145 3,904 43,014
Impairment of goodwill 279,301
Impairment of other intangible assets 485,275
Items affecting comparability in EBIT 764,576

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