Regulatory 2020-02-19 06:00

THIRD QUARTER, OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2019

(COMPARED TO OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2018)

> Net sales were SEK 1,508.5 million (1,380.6). Net sales of the Games business area increased 51% to SEK 835.7 million (552.5), whereas the Partner Publishing/Film business area decreased 19% to SEK 672.9 million (828.1) due to the absence of larger releases in the quarter compared to the same period last year. Last year’s Partner Publishing revenues included two titles that account for more than the difference to this year’s revenue.

> EBITDA increased 59% to SEK 518.4 million (326.4), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 34%.

> Operational EBIT rose 54% to SEK 302.1 million (196.8) corresponding to an Operational EBIT margin of 20%.

> The increase in EBITDA and Operational EBIT is mainly attributed to the sales growth in the Games business area and an improved gross margin within Games due to an increased share of revenue from digital sales and owned titles.

> Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 552.0 million (360.1).

> Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 239.5 million (455.0).

> Earnings per share was SEK 0.11 (0.44).

> Adjusted earnings per share was SEK 0.68 (0.55).