Upcoming Dividend • Jun 09
Upcoming dividend of kr2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 June 2026. Payment date: 23 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 57% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 28
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to €6.41, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 5x in the Entertainment industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 54% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • May 21
Dividend of kr2.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr2.00. Ex-date: 16th June 2026 Payment date: 23rd June 2026 Dividend yield will be 38%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (57% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (29% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 143% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Aug 12
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results on Apr 29, 2026 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results on Apr 29, 2026 Announcement • Aug 11
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 17, 2026 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 7:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 17, 2026 Announcement • Jul 10
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Terminates Employment of Aleksandr Bezobrazov as CMO, Effective July 10, 2025 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) has decided to terminate the employment of Aleksandr Bezobrazov, CMO, due to organizational changes. Aleksandr is leaving his position with effective July 10, 2025. Announcement • Jun 18
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Elects Joel Fashingbauer as New Director G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) announced that Joel Fashingbauer was elected as a new director of the Board. Announcement • Feb 14
G5 Entertainment AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2025 G5 Entertainment AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2025. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr3.14 (vs kr3.83 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr3.14 (down from kr3.83 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: kr269.9m (down 17% from 3Q 2023). Net income: kr24.5m (down 20% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.1% (down from 9.4% in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.2% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 41% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Oct 11
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Appoints Nomination Committee Ahead of 2025 Annual General Meeting G5 Entertainment AB (publ) In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting 2024, a Nomination Committee has been appointed consisting of representatives of the five largest shareholders at the end of August 2024. The Nomination Committee consists of the following members: Jeffrey Rose (representing Wide Development Limited) Petter Nylander (representing Purple Wolf Limited) Tommy Svensk (representing Tommy Svensk) Sergey Shults (representing Proxima Limited) Daniel Eriksson (representing Daniel Eriksson) The members of the Nomination Committee will appoint a Committee Chairman at their first meeting. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 15
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €8.71, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the Entertainment industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr3.02 (vs kr4.96 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr3.02 (down from kr4.96 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: kr287.9m (down 13% from 2Q 2023). Net income: kr23.5m (down 41% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.2% (down from 12% in 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 37% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Aug 08
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 13, 2025 Announcement • Jun 13
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Approves Cash Dividend, Payable on June 19, 2024 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced at annual general meeting held on June 12, 2024, the shareholders approved to pay a dividend of SEK 8.00 per share, in total SEK 62,392,000 and that the remaining earnings, in total SEK 158,305,000 be carried forward, as proposed by the Board. Payment from Euroclear Sweden is estimated to be made on June 19, 2024. Declared Dividend • May 27
Dividend of kr8.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of kr8.00. Ex-date: 13th June 2024 Payment date: 19th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 73%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (54% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (36% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 40% per year over the past 7 years and payments have been stable during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 09
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) Announces Composition of Nominating Committees G5 Entertainment AB (publ) at its Annual General Meeting to be held on June 12, 2024, announced the nominating committee of the company consists of Jonas Ingvarsson (chairman of the nominating committee and appointed by the shareholder Wide Development Limited), Jan Andersson (appointed by the shareholder Swedbank Robur Fonder), Sergey Shults (appointed by the shareholder Proxima Limited), Petter Nylander (chairman of the board of the Company and appointed by the shareholder Purple Wolf Limited) and Tommy Svensk (appointed by the shareholder Tommy Svensk). The members are appointed by shareholders that on March 31, 2024, together represented approximately 25% of the voting power of all shares of the Company. Reported Earnings • May 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: kr4.76 (vs kr5.85 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: kr4.76 (down from kr5.85 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: kr297.4m (down 14% from 1Q 2023). Net income: kr37.5m (down 22% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 13% (down from 14% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 40% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • May 05
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 08, 2024 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 7:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on May 08, 2024 Announcement • Apr 11
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Final Results on Apr 29, 2024 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 final results at 9:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Apr 29, 2024 New Risk • Feb 16
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 15
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to €11.52, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr15.84 (vs kr8.00 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: kr15.84 (up from kr8.00 in FY 2022). Revenue: kr1.32b (down 5.7% from FY 2022). Net income: kr127.6m (up 91% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 9.7% (up from 4.8% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 37% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Feb 08
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend The Board of G5 Entertainment AB (publ) proposed a dividend of SEK 8.0 share (8.0) equal to approximately SEK 63.2 million (65.4). Announcement • Nov 23
G5 Entertainment Announces the Global Release of Twilight Land G5 Entertainment announced the global release of its free-to-play Hidden Object adventure game, Twilight Land, shortly to be made available worldwide in the G5 Store for Windows, Microsoft Windows Store, Apple App Store and Google Play. Other major distribution channels will also be supported soon. In Twilight Land, players travel back in time to a small town in the 1930's to help Lizzy Rose unravel unsolved secrets and rebuild the town her woman once loved. In this game, players journey through a mystical story filled with charming scenes full of hidden objects and unsolved levels. As players uncover and solve the town's mysteries, they can renovate, decorate, design, and influence the town's appearance as they bring the small town back to its former elegance. As with all new G5 games, Twilight Land has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends. New Risk • Nov 11
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.6% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.6% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: kr3.83 (vs kr3.12 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: kr3.83 (up from kr3.12 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: kr326.6m (down 9.2% from 3Q 2022). Net income: kr30.8m (up kr56.9m from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 9.4% (up from net loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.6% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 15% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 31% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Oct 07
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Announces Board Appointments G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced in accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting 2023, a nomination committee has been appointed consisting of representatives of the five shareholders at the end of August 2023. The Nomination Committee consists of the following members: Jonas Ingvarsson (representing Wide Development Limited); Petter Nylander (representing Purple Wolf Limited); Jan Andersson (representing Swedbank Robur); Tommy Svensk (representing Tommy Svensk); Sergey Shults (representing Proxima Limited). The members of the Nomination Committee will appoint a Committee Chairman at their first meeting. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
Second quarter 2023 earnings released Second quarter 2023 results: Revenue: kr331.2m (down 3.6% from 2Q 2022). Net income: kr40.1m (up kr42.7m from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 12% (up from net loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.2% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 23% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Aug 10
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 08, 2024 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 08, 2024 Announcement • Jun 15
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) Approves a Dividend for the Year 2022, Payable on June 16, 2023 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) meeting approved to pay a dividend of SEK 8.00 per share, in total SEK 64,496,000 and that the remaining earnings, in total 273,334,000 be carried forward, as proposed by the Board. Payment from Euroclear Sweden is estimated to be made on June 16, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 08
Upcoming dividend of kr8.00 per share at 4.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 June 2023. Payment date: 21 June 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). Announcement • May 16
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend for the Financial Year 2022, Payable on 21 June 2023 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) proposes a share dividend for the financial year 2022 and that of the Company’s free equity SEK 8.00 for each share (in total SEK 64,496,000) be distributed and that the remaining earnings be carried forward (in total SEK 273,334,000). If a dividend decision is made, the board of directors proposes that the record date is set to 16 June 2023. If the meeting resolves in accordance with the proposals, the dividend will be paid by Euroclear Sweden AB on 21 June 2023. Reported Earnings • May 05
First quarter 2023 earnings released First quarter 2023 results: Revenue: kr345.4m (up 3.7% from 1Q 2022). Net income: kr47.8m (down 4.2% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 14% (down from 15% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. Announcement • Feb 17
G5 Entertainment Appoints Olga Abashova as Chief People Officer and Aleksandr Bezobrazov as Chief Marketing Officer G5 Entertainment appointed Olga Abashova as Chief People Officer (CPO) and Aleksandr Bezobrazov as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Both will assume their new roles immediately and join G5’s management team, which is expanded from three to five people. Olga Abashova joined G5 in 2016 and is currently Vice President of People Operations. She was instrumental in G5’s team expansion over the past years and is critical to support employees impacted by the war in Ukraine. Prior to G5, Olga worked as the Marketing Director at Realore, a Kaliningrad-based developer of casual games, before making a career change to human resources. Since joining G5, she has led the organizational development and company’s efforts in human resources across all offices, focusing on expanding the groups development capacity, building project teams and aligning people strategy with G5’s business growth strategy. Olga has a specialist degree in linguistics from the Immanuel Kant State University of Russia and MBA diploma from the University of Suffolk. Aleksandr Bezobrazov joined G5 in 2019 and has played a vital role in reshaping G5’s global marketing efforts. Prior to joining G5 as the Vice President of Marketing, Aleksandr worked as Director of Marketing at game developer Social Quantum, where he was overseeing all aspects of mobile game marketing, from user acquisition and ad monetization to ASO, PR and branding. Aleksandr first joined the games industry several years ago with the game developer Playrix where he was responsible for user acquisition. Aleksandr graduated from Saint Petersburg State University with a Master's degree in Economics in 2011 and received M.Sc. degree in Physical Electronics from Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University in 2008. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Full year 2022 earnings released Full year 2022 results: Revenue: kr1.40b (up 6.4% from FY 2021). Net income: kr66.9m (down 66% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 15% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 09
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend G5 Entertainment AB (publ) proposed a dividend of SEK 8.0 per share (SEK 7.0) equal to approximately SEK 65.4 million (SEK 59.1). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €16.61, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 105% over the past three years. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Johanna Kohler was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Third quarter 2022 earnings released Third quarter 2022 results: Revenue: kr359.9m (up 9.9% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: kr26.1m (down 152% from profit in 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 24% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Oct 18
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) Announces Nomination Committee Appointments G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that in accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting 2022, a Nomination Committee has been appointed consisting of representatives of the five large shareholders at the end of August 2022. The Nomination Committee consists of the following members: Jeffrey Rose (representing Wide Development Limited); Petter Nylander (representing Purple Wolf Limited); Jan Andersson (representing Swedbank Robur); Tommy Svensk (representing Tommy Svensk); and Sergey Shults (representing Proxima Limited). The members of the Nomination Committee will appoint a Committee Chairman at their first meeting. Announcement • Aug 30
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 09, 2023 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results at 7:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 09, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 18
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to €16.95, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 101% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: kr0.31 loss per share (vs kr4.67 profit in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: kr0.31 loss per share (down from kr4.67 profit in 2Q 2021). Revenue: kr343.5m (up 1.9% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: kr2.59m (down 106% from profit in 2Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.1%, compared to a 130% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 29% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 02
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 22% share price decline to €17.60, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 118% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 09
Upcoming dividend of kr7.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 June 2022. Payment date: 22 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • May 17
G5 Entertainment Releases New Hidden Object and Match-3 Game Mystery Estate in Poland G5 Entertainment announces the release of its new free-to-play hidden object and Match-3 puzzle game, Mystery Estate, currently only available in the Google Play Store and limited to Poland. The gradual rollout across all other countries and platforms to follow soon. In Mystery Estate, Katie Lockwood returns home with the goal to renovate her family's island estate, only to discover thrilling family secrets and a curse. In this hidden object and Match-3 game, players can enjoy riddles of mysterious brain teasers as they put their home design decorating skills to the test. And as players become makeover masters, they can enjoy the beautiful island renovation scenes and an engaging storyline of friendship and romance. As with all new G5 games, Mystery Estate has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends. Recent Insider Transactions • May 12
Co-Founder recently sold €216k worth of stock On the 5th of May, Vladislav Suglobov sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly €21.56 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Vladislav's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • May 02
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: kr23.32 (vs kr19.11 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr23.32 (up from kr19.11 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr1.32b (down 3.0% from FY 2020). Net income: kr198.2m (up 19% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 12% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.6%, compared to a 181% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Director Johanna Kohler was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 23
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) Releases New Match-3 Puzzle Game Martha's Mystery in Poland G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced the release of its new free-to-play Match-3 puzzle game, Martha's Mystery, currently only available in the Google Play Store and limited to Poland. The gradual rollout across all other countries and platforms to follow soon. As with all new G5 games, Martha's Mystery has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 05
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €18.12, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Entertainment industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 102% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr23.32 (up from kr19.11 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr1.32b (down 3.0% from FY 2020). Net income: kr198.2m (up 19% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 12% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.3%, compared to a 344% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 35% per year. Announcement • Feb 10
G5 Entertainment AB (Publ) Proposes Dividend The Board of G5 Entertainment AB (publ) proposed a dividend of SEK 7.0 /share (SEK 6.25) equal to approximately SEK 59.1 million (SEK 54.1). Announcement • Dec 23
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) (OM:G5EN) acquired a 0.7% stake in Uplandme, Inc. for $2 million. G5 Entertainment AB (publ) (OM:G5EN) acquired a 0.7% stake in Uplandme, Inc. for $2 million on December 22, 2021. The consideration was paid in cash entirely.
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) (OM:G5EN) completed the acquisition of a 0.7% stake in Uplandme, Inc. on December 22, 2021. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 08
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 22% share price decline to €33.40, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 158% over the past three years. Announcement • Nov 24
G5 Entertainment Releases Mary's Mahjong in Germany G5 Entertainment announced the release of its new free-to-play mahjong puzzle game, Mary's Mahjong, currently only available in the Google Play Store and limited to Germany. The gradual rollout across all other countries and platforms to follow soon. In Mary's Mahjong, players travel to the coastal city of West Heaven Bay, Mary's childhood home where she resumes her career as an architect facing a challenging task: to restore and rebuild the once great beach town in order to attract tourists and residents. In this seaside-themed puzzle game, players uncover fascinating secrets, find hidden treasures and solve challenging mahjong puzzles. As with all new G5 games, Mary's Mahjong has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a mediocre third quarter result with weaker revenues, although profit margins were flat and earnings improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr327.6m (down 1.5% from 3Q 2020). Net income: kr50.0m (up 3.0% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (in line with 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr4.67 (vs kr4.43 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr337.0m (down 11% from 2Q 2020). Net income: kr40.2m (up 2.4% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 10% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 10
Upcoming dividend of kr6.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 June 2021. Payment date: 22 June 2021. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.9%). Announcement • May 12
G5 Entertainment Submits New Free-to-Play Game Hidden Epee for Review G5 Entertainment has submitted its new free-to-play hidden object game Hidden Epee for review to the Apple App Store. The game will be limited to Russia. Hidden Epee is developed by Deep Shadow Games Limited and G5 acts as a publisher. In Hidden Epee, players embark on a mystery-filled mission to Paris during the Age of Enlightenment to help solve a series of unexplained eclipses that have fallen over the City. As players challenge their skills in unravelling hidden object scenes and unlocking new puzzles, they can enjoy the picturesque locations that reimagines life in 17th century France. Reported Earnings • May 03
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr19.11 (vs kr5.01 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr1.36b (up 10.0% from FY 2019). Net income: kr167.3m (up 272% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 12% (up from 3.7% in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to kr55.05, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.7x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 24.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 37x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 525%. Reported Earnings • Feb 13
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr19.11 (vs kr5.01 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr1.36b (up 10.0% from FY 2019). Net income: kr167.3m (up 272% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 12% (up from 3.7% in FY 2019). Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 13
Revenue misses expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.1%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.2%, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 07
New 90-day high: €44.84 The company is up 5.0% from its price of €42.74 on 09 November 2020. The German market is up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 26% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €49.43 per share. Announcement • Feb 04
G5 Entertainment AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Jun 15, 2021 G5 Entertainment AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, Jun 15, 2021, at 08:30 Central European Standard Time. Location: Conference center 7a, Stockholm Stockholm County Sweden Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to kr36.46, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.6x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 33.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 37x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 227%. Announcement • Dec 23
G5 Entertainment AB Releases New Match-3 Game Mayor Match G5 Entertainment AB announced the release of its new free-to-play match-3 puzzle game, Mayor Match, currently only available in the Apple App Store. In Mayor Match players create and develop a new fully-fledged city by building, constructing, and transforming an empty parcel of land. In this game, players create their dream city by building houses, industrial buildings, urban farms, shopping malls and transit systems, whilst providing quality living conditions for the residents. As players build through the thousands of match-3 levels, they can enjoy the combination of city-building and immersive match-3 gameplay. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 26
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to kr34.08, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.2x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 31.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 36x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 307%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 07
New 90-day high: €46.34 The company is up 68% from its price of €27.60 on 07 August 2020. The German market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 13% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €22.16 per share. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 07
Revenue misses expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 6.8%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 13% compared to a 32% decline forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 12
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to kr42.40, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 61.4x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 51x. This compares to an average P/E of 31x in the Entertainment industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders over the past year are 268%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 11
New 90-day high: €38.74 The company is up 99% from its price of €19.49 on 13 July 2020. The German market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €34.03 per share. Announcement • Oct 03
G5 Entertainment Announces the Global Release of New Game Sheriff of Mahjong G5 Entertainment announced the release of its new free-to-play mahjong solitaire game, Sheriff of Mahjong, now available globally in the Apple App Store, Amazon Appstore, Google Play and Microsoft Windows Store. In Sheriff of Mahjong, players travel back in time to a struggling frontier in the Old West with the aim of restoring the town back to its former glory. In this game, players can enjoy the combination of city building and classic tile pairing, tied with a storyline of the hardscrabble realities of the Old West. As players play through thousands of mahjong levels, they can enjoy buildings and landmarks inspired by the history and tales of the Wild West. As with all new G5 games, Sheriff of Mahjong has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends. Announcement • Sep 26
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) Announces Nomination Committee G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announces nomination Committee has been appointed consisting of representatives of the five shareholders at the end of August 2020. The Nomination Committee consists of the following members: Jeffrey Rose (representing Wide Development Limited); Petter Nylander (representing Purple Wolf Limited); Tommy Svensk (representing Tommy Svensk); Sergey Shults (representing Proxima Limited); Markus Lindqvist (representing Aktia Asset Mangement). Announcement • Sep 19
G5 Entertainment AB (publ) to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Aug 13, 2020 G5 Entertainment AB (publ) announced that they will report Q2, 2020 results at 7:30 AM, Central European Standard Time on Aug 13, 2020 
