THQ NORDIC AB (PUBL) REG NO.: 556582-6558 INTERIM REPORT • 1 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2018 EBIT INCREASED 73% TO SEK 52.5 MILLION I am delighted to report that our business continues to grow; net sales increased by 878% to SEK 837 m in the quarter. EBITDA was up 421% to SEK 206.9 m and EBIT increased by 73% to SEK 52.5 m compared to the same period last year. Both THQ Nordic and Koch Media contributed to the group’s EBIT in the quarter. All in all, we had a stable quarter despite no major releases in any business area. We continue to work on both hard and soft synergies between our companies. The majority of our physical distribution of THQ Nordic in Europe has now moved to Koch Media. Digital back-catalogue sales continued to perform well. New digital revenue channels, such as subscription-based business models, made a notable gross margin contribution to the group. There is an increasing excitement about our major upcoming releases, such as Darksiders 3, Metro Exodus and Biomutant. After the end of the quarter we announced the release date and pre-order offering for Darksiders 3. I expect our well invested pipeline of future products, of all sizes, to generate increased rev- enues and improved profitability over the coming years. We are now working hard to prepare all activities for the biggest event of the year, Gamescom, which opens next week in Cologne, Germany. In order to fuel for further business growth and future acquisitions we completed a directed new share issue, raising proceeds of approximately SEK 1,448 m in June. I was pleased with the strong interest from investors and especially happy to see our long-term investors contributing again in the raising of capital, along with a handful of new, highly regarded institutional investors. We continue to evaluate interesting investment opportunities in game development projects, potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships that could add considerable long-term value for the group and its shareholders. I have seen an increased interest to become part of our growing independent group of companies, especially after our recently completed transactions. Stay tuned! – LARS WINGEFORS, FOUNDER & CEO SECOND QUARTER 2018 INTERIM PERIOD JANUARY-JUNE 2018 > Net sales increased by 878% to SEK 837.4 m > Net sales increased by 778% to SEK 1 470,4 m (85.6). (167.5). > EBITDA increased by 421% to SEK 206.9 m (39.7), > EBITDA increased by 430% to SEK 432.8 m (81.6), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 24.7%. corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 29.4%. > EBIT increased by 73% to SEK 52.5 m (30.3), > EBIT increased by 157% to SEK 159.8 m (62.2), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 6%. corresponding to an EBIT margin of 11%. > Cash flow from operating activities amounted to > Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 164.5 m (21.6). SEK 864.3 m (51.3). > Earnings per share were SEK 0.42 (0.32). > Earnings per share were SEK 1.44 (0.65). > 4 owned titles and 6 publishing titles were > As of 30 June 2018, cash and cash equivalents released in the second quarter. were SEK 1,513.7 m. Available liquidity including > The company completed a directed new share credit facilities was SEK 2,686.4 m. issue and received proceeds of approximately SEK 1,448 million before transaction costs. > The company’s change of the financial year to end March 31 was confirmed by authorities. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Full year GROUP 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017 Net sales, SEK m 837.4 85.6 1,470.4 167.5 507.5 EBITDA, SEK m 206.9 39.7 432.8 81.6 272.6 EBIT, SEK m 52.5 30.3 159.8 62.2 188.2 Profit after tax , SEK m 33.4 23.2 114.5 46.8 139.2 Earnings per share, SEK 0.42 0.32 1.44 0.65 1.88 Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m 164.5 21.6 864.3 51.3 179.1 Sales growth, % 879 62 778 75 68 EBITDA margin, % 25 46 29 49 54 EBIT margin, % 6 35 11 37 37 Metro Exodus In this Report, all figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of the previous year, unless otherwise stated. THQ NORDIC AB (PUBL) 1 JANUARY–JUNE 2018 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, SECOND QUARTER 2018 CONSOLIDATED NET SALES Consolidated net sales for the second quarter were up by 878% to SEK 837.4 m (85.6). The increase is primarily sourced from the acquisition of Koch Media. Excluding Koch Media, THQ Nordic net sales amounted to SEK 145.5 m during the quarter (SEK 85.6 m), corresponding to an organic growth of 70%. The Koch Media contribution to consolidated net sales was SEK 692.0 m in the period, split between Business Area Games Deep Silver SEK 338.2 m and Business Area Partner Publishing/Film SEK 353.8 m. CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES Expenses were SEK 907.6 m (71.6) in the second quarter. Cost of goods sold was SEK 465.9 m (24.3). Cost of goods sold mainly consist of cost of replication and other cost of finished goods, license fees and royalties. Other external expenses amounted to SEK 120.1 m (15.5) mainly consisting of cost of marketing and administrative overheads. Personnel expenses were SEK 167.1 m (20.8). The increase of all cost items is to some extent sourced from organic growth but is primarily a consequence of the acquisition of Koch Media, which has had a substantial impact on the cost structure. Depreciation and amortization was SEK 154.4 m (9.4). Other expenses were SEK 0.0 m (–1.7). CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS The group’s EBITDA for the second quarter 2018 increased by 421% to SEK 206.9 m (39.7) following increased sales and favorable scalability as well as the acquisition of Koch Media. EBIT increased by 73% in the quarter to SEK 52.5 m (30.3). Profit after financial items were SEK 48.6 m (30.0) for the second quarter. Profit after tax was SEK 33.4 m (23.2). CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was SEK 164.5 m (21.6). The difference is due to improved operating profit, higher depreciations and a reduced working capital. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK –346.6 m (–59.3), the majority relating to investments in game projects and the acquisition of the Koch Media property in Höfen. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 1,596.5 m (31.4), of which SEK 1,418 m was sourced from the rights issue completed in June 2018. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were SEK 1,513.7 m (626.5 as of 31 December 2017). The Company also had unutilized credit facilities, mainly within Koch Media, of SEK 1,172.7 m [37.9). The group’s total available cash and unutilized credit facilities were SEK 2,686.4 m (766.8 as of 31 December 2017). The company had intangible assets of SEK 2,028.1 m (338.6) at the end of the period, distributed as follows: Finished, completed games SEK 205.7 m Ongoing game development projects SEK 1,412.4 m IPs, films, partner publishing, goodwill and other intangible assets SEK 410,0 m. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION In the second quarter, the group’s investments in intangible assets amounted to SEK 238.5 m (58.6), mainly related to capitalized expenditure for ongoing game development. Investments in property, plant and equip- ment amounted to SEK 113,3 m (0,7) mainly attributable to the acquisition of the Höfen property. Amortization of intangible assets in the second quarter was SEK 150.6 m (9.0). Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to SEK 3.8 m (0.4). Generation Zero THQ NORDIC AB (PUBL) 2 JANUARY–JUNE 2018 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, FIRST HALF-YEAR 2018 CONSOLIDATED NET SALES Consolidated net sales for the first half-year were up by 778% to SEK 1,470.4 m (167.5). The increase is primarily sourced from the acquisition of Koch Media that was consolidated from 14 February 2018. Excluding Koch Media, THQ Nordic net sales amounted to SEK 280.0 m during the half-year (SEK 167.5 m), corresponding to an organic growth of 67%. The Koch Media contribution to consolidated net sales was SEK 1,190.4 m in the period. For the full half-year pro forma, Koch Media had net sales of SEK 1,440 m, split between Business Area Games Deep Silver SEK 623 m and Business Area Partner Publishing/Film SEK 817 m. CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS The group’s EBITDA for the first half-year 2018 increased by 430% to SEK 432.8 m (81.6) following increased sales and favorable scalability as well as the acquisition of Koch Media. EBIT in the half-year was SEK 159.8 m (62.2). Profit after financial items were SEK 146.7 m (61.5) for the period. Profit after tax was SEK 114.5 m (46.8). CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION Cash flow from operating activities for the half-year was SEK 864.3 m (51.3). The difference is due to improved operating profit, higher depreciations and a reduction of working capital in Koch Media. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK –896.1 m (–127.4), of which SEK –357.3 m is relating to the acquisition of Koch Media and the rest is mainly investments in game development projects and approx- imately SEK –100 m for the Höfen property.