Remedy Entertainment

Remedy Entertainment

REMEDY ENTERTAINMENT FY2018 Financial Review 12.2.2019 AGENDA Review of 2018 1 Tero Virtala, CEO Financial Results of 2018 2 Terhi Kauppi, CFO Outlook for 2019 3 Tero Virtala, CEO FY2018 SUMMARY – 1/2 • Revenue 20,1 million euros (+17,3 %). • EBIT 0,6 million euros (-69,6 %). • The Board of Directors proposes dividend distribution of 0,10 euros per share. • Revenue growth positively affected by two projects proceeding into full production phase according to plans. • EBIT affected by personnel growth in game development teams as well as investments in support functions and infrastructure. No product development costs capitalized. FY2018 SUMMARY – 2/2 • Operation Frost, our first CrossFire project was completed. • New CrossFire game project started with Smilegate. • Control announced during PlayStation media briefing at E3 2018, related to a marketing deal with Sony. • It was announced that a TV series based on the Alan Wake game is being prepared. • Alan Wake returned to digital gaming outlets with renegotiated music licenses. • A new Vanguard game development team was formed. 2017–2018 TRANSFORMATION TO BUILD THE BASIS FOR FUTURE GROWTH 1 2 3 Games that stand out Operating on a Stronger position in the market and expand multi-project model in the value chain into long-term franchises GAMES THAT STAND OUT & EXPAND INTO FRANCHISES • Long and successful track record in creating high quality PC & console games. • Memorable characters & immersive stories. • High quality, polished action gameplay. • Towards longer, unique games with longer- lasting gameplay mechanics and new storytelling techniques. • Games that always build basis for long-term franchises. SCALABILITY VIA MULTI-PROJECT MODEL SINGLE PROJECT MODEL MULTI-PROJECT MODEL Project Project Project team team team Project team (75 PERSONS) Project team Shared services GAME ENGINE & TOOLS GAME ENGINE & TOOLS (25 PERSONS) (40 PERSONS) STRONGER POSITION IN THE VALUE CHAIN Partner brands BRAND MANU- GAME DEV FINANCING MARKETING DISTRIBUTION RETAIL OWNERSHIP FACTURING 3rd project Remedy brands CURRENT PROJECTS Unannounced Third Project CROSSFIRE • CrossFire is one of the world’s most popular first-person shooters (FPS): over 650 million registered and 8,5 million simultaneous players in 80 countries. • Created and owned by Smilegate, the game generates over billion dollars in revenue yearly. • Operation Frost single player campaign has been completed. Remedy’s first FPS game. • Smilegate and Remedy collaboration continues with a new CrossFire project. • Remedy revenues based on development payments from the publisher and potential royalties. • CrossFire distribution, marketing and communications handled by Smilegate. CONTROL • Master supernatural abilities in a deep and unpredictable world as you struggle to regain Control in this challenging 3rd-person action-adventure game. • Currently in full production mode, to be released by publisher 505 Games in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. • Game announcement part of Sony’s PlayStation media briefing at E3 2018. Marketing deal with Sony. • IGN, GameSpot, Digital Trends, Polygon and many other gaming media listed Control as one of the most anticipated games of 2019. • Remedy revenues based on development payments from the publisher and share of game sales revenue. THIRD PROJECT AND VANGUARD Unannounced 3rd project Vanguard • Based on our strategy of developing • Objective to create a long-lasting service- longer-lasting games and franchises. based multiplayer game combined with selected Remedy strengths. • Currently in concept and design phase, including related team building. • A small team working on designs and prototyping. TALENTED & MOTIVATED PERSONNEL 55 % 200 Finns 31.12.2018 (+34 %) 220 12.2.2019 45 % 23 nationalities SYSTEMATICALLY ATTRACTING THE RIGHT TALENT FOR US On-site Applications Interview 2 Offers Accepted Interview 1 interview 2723 239 117 76 71 63 • 2 723 job applications received during 2018. • Efficient and well-working recruitment process. • …and 40 internal promotions: personnel growth and career progress support our development. ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE TO SUCCEED Peakon score • Valued employer with a solid reputation. 8,3 • Motivating work with good colleagues and atmosphere. Peakon benchmarks Remedy to other tech related • Good leadership and ways of working. companies with the size of 151–500 people in Europe and • Career paths and personal development US. Engagement score describes our overall level of commitment and enthusiasm to our work and Remedy on a opportunities. scale of 0-10. Our score is above benchmark companies. • Good reward and work-life balance. 2017–2018 BUILDING BASIS FOR FUTURE GROWTH 3rd project 2015 2016 2017 2018 KEY FIGURES FAS (HALF- YEAR NUMBERS UNAUDITED) H2- 2018 H2- 2017 FY- 2018 FY- 2017 Revenue, 1 000 € 10 922 8 862 20 149 17 168 Revenue Revenue growth, % 23.3 % 1.9 % 17.3 % 4.6 % EBIT, 1 000 € 997 1 389 609 2 006 % of Revenue 9.1 % 15.7 % 3.0 % 11.7 % 20.1 Result for interim period, 1 000 € 880 943 532 1 469 % of Revenue 8.1 % 10.6 % 2.6 % 8.6 % +17.3 % Headcount in average during interim period 179 145 169 139 Result per share, € 0.073 0.078 0.044 0.122 EBIT Balance total, 1 000 € 28 261 26 652 Net cash, 1 000 € 20 089 20 694 Cash position, 1 000 € 23 028 22 589 0.6 Gearing, % -89.9 % -94.8 % -69.6 % Equity ratio, % 79.1 % 81.9 % Number of shares at the end of interim period 12 072 150 12 072 150 KEY FIGURES 25 25% 24.1 % 20.1 20 20% 18.9 % 17.2 16.4 15.5 15 13.7 15% 11.9 10.5 11.7 % 10 9.8 % 10% 4.7 6.1 % 5 3.8 4.7 % 5% 3.0 % 2.4 % 1.7 % 0 0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Revenue (M€) EBIT % EBIT ANALYSIS Net sales Staff expenses 24000 16000 • Revenue mainly from two 19000 11000 simultaneous game 14000 projects. 6000 9000 • No new game launches 4000 1000 2017 2018 2017 2018 during 2018. • Staff expenses impacted Other operating costs EBIT by increasing headcount. 6000 2500 Company does not 2000 • 5000 capitalize product 4000 1500 3000 1000 development costs which 2000 500 represent significant share 1000 0 of total expenses. 2017 2018 2017 2018 2018 SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK FOR 2019 • We have carried out our transformation • Small teams working on the and investments successfully, while unannounced third game project and staying profitable. Vanguard. • Game projects have proceeded as planned. • From 2019 onwards, we aim to launch at • Operation Frost, our first CrossFire least one game or game expansion project was completed. Collaboration every year. with Smilegate continues with a new • We expect revenue and EBIT growth in CrossFire project. 2019. Control was revealed at E3 2018 and • • Majority of revenue and profitability was well received. Game will be growth is estimated to materialize released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One & during H2. PC in 2019..

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