Report

Compelling game plan, executed well

FY16 was a strong year for Keywords Studios both financially and operationally, with EPS growing by 61% and acquisitions strengthening the business across a number of service lines and geographies. It has also invested into key staff and core systems to support continued growth and we fully expect the growth trajectory to continue from here. We see scope for further upgrades through organic performance, further acquisitions and potentially larger outsourcing deals. Given the recent run, we feel the valuation prices in strong progress this year but believe that sustained execution of the strategy will continue to create shareholder value.
Underlying
Keywords Studios plc

Keywords Studios is a technical services provider to the video games industry. Co.'s segments include: Localization Services, which relate to translation and cultural adaptation of in-game text and audio scripts; Localization Testing, which includes testing of linguistic correctness and cultural acceptability of computer games; Audio/Voiceover Services, which relate to audio production process for computer games; Functional Testing, which relates to quality assurance services provided to game producers; Art Creation Services, which relate to the production of graphical art assets for inclusion in the video game; and Customer Support, which relates to the live operations support services.

Provider
Edison Investment Research
Edison Investment Research

Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.

.

Analysts
Dan Ridsdale

Other Reports on these Companies
Other Reports from Edison Investment Research

ResearchPool Subscriptions

Get the most out of your insights

Get in touch