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Richard Williamson

CI Games - Back on track following headline launch

CI Games is a European video game developer and publisher known for AAA franchises Sniper Ghost Warrior and Lords of the Fallen (LotF). In October, the company launched the latest LotF iteration, its largest title to date, which we expect to drive scalable growth. Despite some initial issues relating to gamers’ legacy hardware, post-launch fixes have driven sales of 1.2m units by end-November. LotF is the first of CI Games’ strategic pillars aimed at increasing new intellectual property and release frequency. In the near term, maintaining LotF’s momentum and generating cash are key. In the longer term, delivering on strategic plans targeting smoother revenue and reduced execution risk could drive a re-rating of the stock.

15/01/2024 1 EN

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CI Games SA

CI Games SA, formerly City Interactive SA, is a Poland-based company engaged in the computer games industry. It specializes in the production and distribution of various computer and console games. The Company is a publisher and representative of foreign producers as well. The Company's product portfolio includes such games as logical, adventure, sport, car races, shooters and simulators, as well as games for women. The Company operates through ten branches located domestically and abroad. The Company operates a number of subsidiaries, including City Interactive Germany GmbH, City Interactive USA Inc, Business Area Sp z o o, among others. On September 2, 2014, the Company received approval from the Ministry of Finance in Canada to liquidate the Company's subsidiary, City Interactive Canada Inc.

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