Earnings Release • Feb 15, 2021
Earnings Release
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Press Release - Paris, France – February 15, 2021 at 9h00 pm
The first half of the financial year 2020-2021 ended on September 30, 2020 and the provisional results have been reviewed by the Board of Directors on February 12, 2021. The audit review of the consolidated financial statements is being finalized.
| 2020/2021 | 2019/2020 | Variation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFRS, in M€ | (April – Sept.) |
(April – Sept.) |
% |
| Revenue in millions of euros | 7.8 | 10.7 | -26.96% |
| Cost of sales | (1.5) | (1.3) | |
| GROSS PROFIT MARGIN |
6.3 | 9.4 | -32.9% |
| % of turnover | 80.6% | 87.7% | |
| Research and development costs | (4.0) | (4.6) | |
| Marketing and commercial expenses | (1.5) | (2.0) | |
| General and administrative expenses | (2.0) | (2.1) | |
| Other income and operating expenses | 0.0 | - | |
| CURRENT OPERATING INCOME | (1.2) | 0.7 | -264% |
| Other operating income and expenses | - | (0.0) | |
| Share of net operational profit of equity affiliates | 0,0 | ||
| OPERATING INCOME | (1.1) | 0.7 | -264% |
| Cost of financial debt | (0.1) | (0.0) | |
| Other financial income and expenses | (0.3) | (0.5) | |
| Income tax | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
| NET RESULT OF THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES | (1.5) | 0.1 | |
| Share attributable to the Group | (1.4) | 0.1 | |
| Share attributable to minority interests | (0.1) | (0.0) |
The strategy of the Atari Group aims at the development of the game catalogue with a strong specialization on mobile platforms and simulation / strategy games ("Atari Games") and on real-money games ("Atari Casino"), the development of the Atari VCS ("Atari VCS") and of related projects notably in the blockchain space ("Atari Partners").
For the first half ended September 30, 2020 (April 1 to September 30, 2020), the Atari Group recorded revenue of 7.8 M€, compared to 10.7 M€ for the same half of the previous financial year. The growth in the games activity is overshadowed by the decline in the licensing business and by the delay of the launch of the Atari VCS to the second half of the financial year, both activities having been confronted with logistical issues (sourcing and transportation) caused by the COVID 19 crisis.
The Atari VCS is not contributing to the results of the first half since the deliveries of machines started after September 30, 2020. Following the launch in December 2020, the customer feedback to date is overwhelmingly positive.
The activity related to the Atari Token has started during this period and generated 0.3M€ as revenue and 0.2M€ as deferred revenue. The positive reception of the Atari Token by the users, the rapid development of use cases (see atarichain.com) and the evolution of the price of the Atari Token on the exchanges attest to the very successful start and to the growth potential of this activity.
The gross margin level stands at 80.6% of turnover during the period compared to 87.7% for the previous period.
The main expense items are in line with the expectations of the Group and reflect the efforts made to invest in its 4 business lines. The R&D expenses still cover investments in the Atari and RollerCoaster Tycoon franchises, with a strong specialization on mobile platforms and simulation / strategy games. Marketing and selling expenses amounted to 1.5 M€ for the first half of the 2020-2021 financial year, mainly supporting the games activity over the period. General and administrative expenses amounted to 2.0 M€ and remained stable compared to the previous period.Thus, the Group generated a current operating result of -1.1 M€ during the first half of 2020-2021, compared to +0.7 M€ in the first half of 2019- 2020.
Other financial income and expenses are mainly related to a fair value adjustment of the Animoca shares, resulting in a net income of the consolidated entities of -1.5M€.
| ASSETS (in millions of euros) |
30.09.2020 | 31.03.2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 17.0 | 17.8 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Right of use assets related to leasing contracts | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Non-current financial assets | 13.6 | 15.7 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 34.6 | 38.0 |
| Inventories | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Trade receivables | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Current tax assets | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other current assets | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Assets held for sale | 1.7 | - |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 10.4 | 5.8 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 45.0 | 43.8 |
| EQUITY & LIABILITIES (in millions of euros) |
30.09.2020 | 31.03.2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Share premium | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Consolidated reserves | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Net income Group share | (1.4) | 2.3 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY GROUP SHARE | 26.9 | 28.5 |
| Minority interests | (0.1) | (0.4) |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY OF CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES | 26.8 | 28.1 |
| Provisions for non-current contingencies and losses | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | - | 0.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Provisions for current contingencies and losses | - | 0.1 |
| Current financial liabilities | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Current lease liabilities | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Trade payables | 8.9 | 5.7 |
| Current tax liabilities | - | 0.0 |
| Other current liabilities | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 15.6 | 11.9 |
| TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES | 45.0 | 43.8 |
Non-current financial assets include 11.9 M€ of trade receivables with a maturity of more than one year, compared to 12.1 M€ as of March 31, 2020.
Other current liabilities include notably 2.5 M€ of deferred revenue for the pre-orders of the Atari VCS. This amount will be recognized as revenue in the second half of the 2020-2021 financial year.
The Group is now targeting a positive net income for the financial year 2020-2021 (compared to an increase in profitability over the prior financial year), despite the delays in the licensing activities and of the launch of the VCS caused by the global pandemic. Achieving this objective assumes the delivery before March 31, 2021 of the produced VCS units, as well as the finalization of licensing agreements in the second half of the financial year 2020-2021 currently being negotiated. These elements could however be delayed to the following quarter given the persistent health crisis and the risks inherent in any negotiation process.
• Public testing of Atari Casino on the blockchain
The realization of the plans, and their operational budget and financing plan remain inherently uncertain, and the non-realization of these assumptions may impact their value.
Atari, comprised of Atari SA and its subsidiaries, is a global interactive entertainment and multiplatform licensing group. The true innovator of the video game, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including globally known brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command® and Pong®. From this important portfolio of intellectual properties, Atari delivers attractive online games for smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Atari also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo game consoles. Atari also leverages its brand and franchises with licensing agreements through other media, derivative products and publishing. For more information: www.atari.com and www.atari-investisseurs.fr/en/. Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Paris (Compartment C, ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ATA), in Sweden on Nasdaq First North Growth Market as Swedish Depositary Receipts (ISIN Code SE0012481232, Ticker ATA SDB) and are eligible for the Nasdaq International program in the United States (OTC - Ticker PONGF).
Atari - Philippe Mularski, CFO Calyptus - Marie Calleux
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This is information that Atari SA. is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, on February 15, 2021 at 09:00pm CET.
| Net cash position (in millions of euros) |
30.09.2020 | 31.03.2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Legalist (IFRS 9) | - | (0.9) |
| Non-current | - | (0.9) |
| OCEANEs 2003 - 2020 |
- | (0.6) |
| Legalist (IFRS 9) | (1.2) | - |
| Paycheck Protection Program loan | (0.3) | - |
| Current | (1.5) | (0.6) |
| Legalist non-cash restatement (1) | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Gross financial debt | (0.3) | (0.6) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| NET CASH POSITION | 0.9 | 1.1 |
(1) Gross financial debt is restated for the Legalist debt, which was recorded as a financial liability under IFRS 9 but will be definitively retained by the Group.
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