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Next Games Corp.: Preliminary Information on 2021 Financial Result and outlook for 2022
Next Games Corporation Company Release March 2, 2022 at 09:25 a.m. (EET)
Next Games releases preliminary information on the company’s 2021 financial results. Additionally, the company publishes its outlook for 2022. Next Games publishes its full-year financial statement on March 14, 2022. The figures in this release are preliminary and unaudited.
January – December 2021 key figures:
- Revenue was EUR 25.2 (27.2) million
- Gross Profit was EUR 13.5 (14.3) million, 54% (52%) of revenue
- EBIT was EUR -5.6 (-3.4) million
- EBITDA was EUR -0.6 (0.5) million
- Publishing profitability EBITDA was at EUR 5.6 (6.4) million, 22% (24%) of revenue
- Research and Development costs were EUR 6.7 (5.6) million, 27% (21%) of revenue
- The company had 121 (104) employees at the end of 2021
(Numbers in brackets refer to the corresponding year-on-year period unless otherwise mentioned)
| EUR million | Jul-Dec 2021 | Jul-Dec 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change |
| Company | ||||||
| Revenue | 12.9 | 12.8 | 1% | 25.2 | 27.2 | -7% |
| Gross Profit | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7% | 13.5 | 14.3 | -6% |
| EBITDA | -0.7 | 0.2 | -471% | -0.6 | 0.5 | -226% |
| Operating Result (EBIT) | -3.4 | -1.7 | 102% | -5.6 | -3.4 | 64% |
| Adjusted Operating Result | -0.9 | -0.2 | 342% | -1.2 | -0.1 | 1083% |
| Gross profit % | 56% | 52 % | 4ppt | 54% | 52% | 2ppt |
| EBITDA % | -6% | 2 % | 8ppt | -3% | 2% | 5ppt |
| Operating Result (EBIT) % | -27% | -14 % | 13ppt | -22% | -12% | 10ppt |
| Adjusted Operating Result % | -7% | -1% | 6ppt | -5% | 0% | 5ppt |
| Publishing Operations’ Profitability | ||||||
| EBITDA | 2.7 | 3.0 | -9% | 5.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| EBITDA % | 21% | 24 % | 3ppt | 22 % | 24% | 2ppt |
| Research and Development Key Figures | ||||||
| Investments | 3.4 | 1.9 | 79% | 5.5 | 3.5 | 56% |
| Expenditure | 5.6 | 3.7 | 52% | 9.4 | 7.0 | 34% |
Outlook for 2022
The company will aim to improve the performance of key games and continue developing new games in 2022. Next Games expects R&D and Administration costs to maintain a similar level to 2021.
Events after the reporting period
Next Games reached an agreement with its partner Alcon Entertainment to discontinue the Blade Runner Rogue game project after the reporting period in February 2022. The game did not meet mutually agreed targets. The game will be removed from Apple App Store and Google Play Store, but will remain online for existing players until June 2022.
TABLES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| EUR million | Jul-Dec 2021 | Jul-Dec 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Revenue | 12.9 | 12.8 | 25.2 | 27.2 |
| Cost of revenue | -5.7 | -6.1 | -11.7 | -12.9 |
| Gross profit | 7.2 | 6.7 | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Other operating income | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Research and development | -3.6 | -2.9 | -6.7 | -5.6 |
| Sales and Marketing | -5.6 | -4.5 | -9.9 | -9.5 |
| Administrative | -1.7 | -1.3 | -3.2 | -3.2 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | -3.4 | -1.7 | -5.6 | -3.4 |
| Finance costs, net | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.0 | -0.5 |
| Share of associates’ result | – | -0.1 | – | -0.2 |
| Profit before taxes | -3.4 | -2.2 | -5.6 | -4.1 |
| Current income taxes | – | – | – | – |
| Change in deferred tax | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Total income tax expense | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Result for the period | -3.3 | -2.1 | -5.3 | -3.9 |
| Total comprehensive result for the period | -3.3 | -2.1 | -5.3 | -3.9 |
| Result attributable to the owners of the parent | -3.3 | -2.1 | -5.3 | -3.9 |
| Shares | Jul-Dec 2021 | Jul-Dec 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Result per share for profit attributable to the owners of the parent | ||||
| Non-Diluted earnings per share, EUR | -0.11 | -0.08 | -0.18 | -0.14 |
| Diluted earnings per share, EUR | -0.11 | -0.08 | -0.18 | -0.14 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY
| EUR million | 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Non-current assets | 26.3 | 21.9 |
| Current assets | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Total assets | 33.5 | 30.1 |
| Equity | 18.6 | 19.4 |
| Total liabilities | 14.9 | 10.7 |
| Long-term liabilities | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Short-term liabilities | 10.5 | 8.0 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 33.5 | 30.1 |
Additional information:
Saara Bergström, Chief Communications Officer
+358 (0) 40 588 3167
Media: [email protected]
Investor relations: [email protected]
Certified Adviser: Alexander Corporate Finance Oy, tel. +358 (0) 50 520 4098
About Next Games
Next Games is the first publicly listed mobile game developer and publisher in Finland, specializing in games based on entertainment franchises, such as movies, TV series or books. The developers of the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead games redefine the way franchise entertainment transforms into highly engaging service-based mobile games. Next Games works on multiple new games based on beloved global IPs. The company’s latest game, Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales, is based on Netflix’s hit 80s horror drama series. www.nextgames.com
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The Arbitral Tribunal Has Confirmed Netflix, Inc.’s Redemption Right Regarding Next Games Corporation’s Minority Shares
Next Games Corporation Company Release August 19, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. (EEST)
The arbitral tribunal has confirmed Netflix, Inc.’s redemption right regarding Next Games Corporation’s minority shares
The arbitral tribunal appointed by the Redemption Board of the Finland Chamber of Commerce has today on August 19, 2022 confirmed that Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”) has the right to redeem the minority shares in Next Games Corporation (“Next Games”) and that Netflix has the right to obtain title to the minority shares by placing a security approved by the arbitral tribunal for the payment of the redemption price and the interest possibly accruing thereon.
Next Games announced on 9 August 2022 that the Board of Directors of Next Games had decided to apply for the termination of multilateral trading in Next Games’ shares and for the delisting of Next Games’ shares from the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace’s list (“First North”) to occur as soon as possible after Netflix has received title to all the Next Games shares subject to redemption in the redemption proceedings.
The title to the minority shares is transferred to Netflix once a security approved by the arbitral tribunal has been placed, which is expected to take place on or about 22 August 2022. The minority shareholders of Next Games, following the placing of the security and the transfer of ownership, are entitled to receive only the redemption price and the possible interest payable thereon. Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. will issue a separate release regarding the delisting of Next Games’ shares from First North.
Next Games Corporation
Additional information:
Saara Bergström, Chief Communications Officer
+358 (0) 40 588 3167
Media: [email protected]
Investor relations: [email protected]
Certified Adviser: Aktia Alexander Corporate Finance Oy, tel. +358 (0) 50 520 4098
About Next Games
Next Games redefines the way entertainment franchises transform into engaging mobile games with an authentic and social fan experience at the heart. Next Games creates compelling fans-first interactive experiences by combining the stories of well-known movies and TV series with interesting game mechanics. An unwavering focus on fans is at the core of the studio’s development. Next Games has recently been acquired by Netflix as a core internal studio to build games on the Netflix platform. www.nextgames.com
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Next Games Corporation Company Release 12 August 2022 at 9:30 a.m. (EEST)
Next Games reschedules publication of its Half-Year Review 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2022 to Wednesday 31 August 2022. The previously planned publication date for the Half-Year Review was 19 August 2022.
The reason for the postponement is integration work relating to the previously announced, completed tender offer for all shares in Next Games by Netflix, Inc., including expansion of Finnish, international and U.S. accounting standards as well as changes in reporting systems, which delays the preparation of the Half-Year Review.
Additional information:
Saara Bergström
Chief Communications Officer
+358 (0) 50 483 3896
[email protected]
Certified Adviser: Aktia Alexander Corporate Finance Oy, puh. +358 (0) 50 520 4098
About Next Games Next Games redefines the way entertainment franchises transform into engaging mobile games with an authentic and social fan experience at the heart. Next Games creates compelling fans-first interactive experiences by combining the stories of well-known movies and TV series with interesting game mechanics. An unwavering focus on fans is at the core of the studio’s development. Next Games has recently been acquired by Netflix as a core internal studio to build games on the Netflix platform. www.nextgames.com
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Next Games Corporation Applies for the Delisting of Its Shares From the First North Growth Market Finland Marketplace
Next Games Corporation Company Release August 9, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. (EEST)
Next Games Corporation applies for the delisting of its shares from the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace
The Board of Directors of Next Games Corporation (“Next Games”) has on 8 August 2022 decided to apply for the termination of multilateral trading in Next Games’ shares and for the delisting of Next Games’ shares from the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace’s list (“First North”).
As announced earlier, Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”) has with its application to the Redemption Board of the Finland Chamber of Commerce dated 9 May 2022 commenced redemption proceedings pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act to redeem all minority shares in Next Games.
Netflix holds more than nine tenths (9/10) of all shares and votes in Next Games. Netflix has the right to redeem all shares held by minority shareholders of Next Games. Subject to the approval of the arbitral tribunal appointed to resolve the matter, Netflix has the right to acquire all shares held by the minority shareholders by placing a security for the payment of the redemption price.
Next Games will as soon as possible file an application for the termination of trading and for the delisting with Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. In the application, Next Games will apply for the termination of trading and delisting as soon as possible after Netflix has received title to all Next Games shares subject to redemption in the redemption proceedings.
Next Games Corporation
Additional information:
Saara Bergström, Chief Communications Officer
+358 (0) 40 588 3167
Media: [email protected]
Investor relations: [email protected]
Certified Adviser: Aktia Alexander Corporate Finance Oy, tel. +358 (0) 50 520 4098
About Next Games
Next Games redefines the way entertainment franchises transform into engaging mobile games with an authentic and social fan experience at the heart. Next Games creates compelling fans-first interactive experiences by combining the stories of well-known movies and TV series with interesting game mechanics. An unwavering focus on fans is at the core of the studio’s development. Next Games has recently been acquired by Netflix as a core internal studio to build games on the Netflix platform. www.nextgames.com
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