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High-visibility NFL Agreement. Codere recently announced a multi-year agreement with the NFL, establishing it as the league’s Official Betting Partner in Mexico. In our view, the high-visibility partnership strengthens its presence in a key market, increases brand awareness, deepens customer engagement opportunities, and enhances brand credibility.
Details. The agreement is set to run for three years and includes annual sponsorship of one NFL game in Mexico City and Super Bowl sponsorship rights in Mexico. The agreement kicks off with the November 22, 2026, 49ers–Vikings matchup and Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles in February 2027. The partnership also creates fan engagement opportunities through hospitality programs, VIP experiences, promotional events across multiple Mexican cities, and official NFL merchandise.
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GAAP net income was $13.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share; adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $41.5 million; adjusted net income rose 24% to $23.4 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 24% to $0.46
Vinyl revenue increases 13% to $383 million; CD revenue rises 25% to $156 million
Physical movie revenue increases 22% as relationships with Paramount and Amazon MGM Studios reinforce Alliance’s position as a scaled physical entertainment distribution partner
Collectibles revenue increases 45% as Alliance expands its portfolio of higher-value, premium and proprietary products
PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a scaled entertainment commerce and collectibles platform serving content owners, brands, retailers and fans across music, movies, gaming, licensed merchandise and collectibles, with proprietary brands, authentication technology and reach across more than 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, reported its financial and operational results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
Fiscal 2026 Financial Highlights
Net Revenues: Increased 8% to $1.149 billion, compared with $1.063 billion in fiscal 2025.
Gross Profit and Margin: Gross profit increased 15% to $152.3 million from $132.9 million, while gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 13.3% from 12.5%.
GAAP Results: Operating income was $27.2 million and net income was $13.1 million, compared with $30.1 million and $15.1 million, respectively. Fiscal 2026 included a $7.8 million non-cash write-off of a historical vendor rebate receivable.
Adjusted EBITDA: Increased 14% to $41.5 million, compared with $36.5 million in fiscal 2025.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS: Adjusted net income increased 24% to $23.4 million, compared with $18.9 million in fiscal 2025, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 24% to $0.46 from $0.37.
Interest Expense: Decreased 28% to $7.6 million from $10.6 million, reflecting a lower average effective interest rate following the Company’s refinancing.
Cash Flow and Liquidity: Net cash used in operating activities was $1.7 million, compared with $26.8 million of net cash provided in fiscal 2025, primarily reflecting increased inventory and receivables to support growth. The Company ended fiscal 2026 with $45.7 million of availability under its $120 million revolving credit facility.
“Fiscal 2026 demonstrated that the strategy we have been executing is strengthening both the quality of our business and our position across the entertainment ecosystem,” said Jeff Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Entertainment. “The market for physical entertainment continues to evolve toward premium formats, collectible products and more specialized distribution, and those changes are playing directly to the capabilities we have built over more than three decades. Our expanding relationships with major content owners, including Paramount and Amazon MGM Studios, reinforce the value of our scale, infrastructure, and ability to manage increasingly complex physical entertainment programs across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.”
“Our opportunity is increasingly broader than traditional distribution,” Walker continued. “We are using the same infrastructure and relationships that support our core business to expand into higher-value collectibles, proprietary products, fulfillment services and new capabilities such as authentication and digital product identity. Our focus is not simply on putting more volume through the platform, but on improving the value and economics of what moves through it. As the entertainment market becomes more specialized and content owners and retailers look for scaled partners that can manage that complexity, we believe Alliance is increasingly well positioned to capture those opportunities and create durable long-term value.”
“Fiscal 2026 was a year of strong execution for Alliance Entertainment,” said Amanda Gnecco, Chief Financial Officer of Alliance Entertainment. “We expanded gross margins, grew gross profit faster than revenue and delivered growth in adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These results demonstrate the progress we’ve made in strengthening the earnings profile of the business while continuing to invest in the products, capabilities and partnerships that support our long-term growth strategy.”
“Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, we are excited about the opportunities in front of us,” Gnecco added. “Our focus remains on driving profitable growth, improving cash generation and increasing operating leverage as we continue to scale the business. Combined with lower borrowing costs, solid liquidity and continued investment in automation and technology, we believe we are well positioned to deliver continued value for our customers, partners and shareholders.”
Strategic & Operating Highlights
Physical Music Demand Remained Strong Across Formats: Vinyl revenue increased 13% to $383 million, while CD revenue increased 25% to $156 million. Growth across both formats reflects sustained consumer demand for physical ownership, premium editions and collectible-oriented releases, reinforcing the durability of physical music as an important part of Alliance’s portfolio.
Home Entertainment Growth Reinforced Alliance’s Strategic Position with Major Studios: Physical movie revenue increased 22% to $339 million, supported by higher unit volumes and the Company’s expanding studio relationships. Alliance’s exclusive physical-media distribution relationship with Paramount and the addition of Amazon MGM Studios during fiscal 2026 further strengthen the Company’s role as a scaled partner for content owners seeking to manage physical entertainment distribution across wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels.
Collectibles Continued to Expand as a Higher-Value Growth Category: Collectibles revenue increased 45% to $32 million, supported by higher average selling prices, expanded licensed merchandise offerings and continued development of proprietary products. The Company is leveraging its existing entertainment relationships and distribution infrastructure to broaden its participation in premium fan and collector categories, including through its owned Handmade by Robots™ brand.
Fulfillment Growth and Automation Investments Enhanced Platform Scalability: Distribution and fulfillment fee revenue increased 26% to $18.6 million as Alliance continued to expand its role as an omnichannel logistics and fulfillment partner. During fiscal 2026, the Company ordered 5,000 additional totes for its AutoStore system, increasing capacity to 57,000 totes and supporting higher throughput while maintaining fulfillment labor efficiency.
Authentication and Digital Identity Expanded Alliance’s Platform Capabilities: Following the acquisition and integration of Endstate, Alliance continued developing NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity capabilities through Endstate Authentic and Alliance Authentic™. These initiatives are designed to extend the Company’s participation beyond initial product distribution into areas such as authenticated ownership, provenance, brand protection and resale, creating additional long-term opportunities across premium physical products and collectibles.
Fiscal 2026 Financial Review
The improvement in gross margin during fiscal 2026 reflected stronger margins in physical movies and collectibles, increased contribution from premium and exclusive content, favorable product mix and returns activity, and lower wholesale freight costs as a percentage of sales. A portion of the increase in gross profit was offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses, which increased to $66.0 million from $56.0 million, primarily reflecting higher payroll and employee-related costs to support growth, as well as increased consulting and professional-service costs associated with strategic initiatives and public-company operations. Fiscal 2026 also included a $7.8 million non-cash write-off of a historical vendor rebate receivable associated with Tastemakers following the counterparty’s cessation of operations. The Company does not consider this charge representative of its ongoing operating performance.
Operating cash flow in fiscal 2026 was principally affected by increased working-capital investment to support the Company’s higher revenue base and anticipated customer demand. Working capital increased to $62.4 million at June 30, 2026, from $45.4 million a year earlier. Inventory and trade receivables increased at rates above the Company’s 8% revenue growth during the year, contributing to the year-over-year decline in operating cash flow. In fiscal 2027, management’s objective is to convert a greater share of earnings into operating cash flow by moderating working-capital growth relative to revenue, increasing inventory productivity and strengthening receivable collections.
The Company benefited from lower borrowing costs during fiscal 2026, with its average effective interest rate declining to 6.1% from 9.2% following its refinancing with Bank of America in October 2025. The Company had $74.3 million outstanding under its $120 million revolving credit facility, with $45.7 million of remaining availability, The facility also provides, subject to certain conditions and lender consent, for up to $50 million of additional borrowing capacity, providing further potential financial flexibility as the business grows. The Company was in compliance with applicable covenants at year-end. During fiscal 2026, the Company also repaid $10.0 million of related-party borrowings, further simplifying its financing structure.
Conference Call
Alliance Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Jeff Walker, Chief Financial Officer Amanda Gnecco, and Executive Chairman Bruce Ogilvie will host the conference call, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session. A presentation will accompany the call and can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.
To access the call, please use the following information:
Date:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time:
4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Toll-free dial-in number:
1-877-407-0784
International dial-in number:
1-201-689-8560
Conference ID:
13762431
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact RedChip Companies at 1-407-644-4256.
A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately three hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through October 10, 2026, using the following information:
Toll-free replay number:
1-844-512-2921
International replay number:
1-412-317-6671
Replay ID:
13762431
About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a scaled entertainment commerce and collectibles platform serving content owners, brands, retailers and fans across music, movies, gaming, licensed merchandise and collectibles. The Company also owns and develops proprietary brands and platforms, including Handmade by Robots™ and Alliance Authentic™, while Endstate Authentic adds NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity capabilities supporting provenance, brand protection and authenticated resale. Leveraging decades of industry relationships and distribution, fulfillment and inventory-management expertise, Alliance reaches more than 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, connecting entertainment franchises and collectible products with consumers across channels and generations.
Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Dave Gentry RedChip Companies, Inc. 1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447) 1-407-644-4256 [email protected]
Multi-year agreement aligns Codere Online with one of the world’s most valuable and recognized sports brands
Mexico City, Mexico, September 10, 2026 – (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming and sports betting operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced a landmark multi-year agreement with the National Football League (NFL) in Mexico.
By joining forces with one of the world’s most iconic, valuable and widely recognized sports brands, Codere Online reinforces its premium positioning and continues its strategy of building long-term associations with world-class sports properties. The agreement also marks an important new chapter in the Company’s commitment to sports and entertainment in Mexico, one of its largest and most strategically important markets.
Under the agreement, Codere Online will become:
Official Betting Partner of the NFL in Mexico
Official Partner of Super Bowl LXI
Official Partner of the NFL Mexico Game
Official Sports Betting Sponsor
The partnership places Codere Online alongside one of the most influential brands in global sports and reinforces the Company’s ambition to remain associated with properties of the highest international profile. With a powerful year-round platform, a highly engaged fan community and some of the world’s most prominent sporting events, the NFL provides Codere Online with a unique opportunity to strengthen brand visibility, deepen customer engagement and deliver premium entertainment experiences in Mexico.
The agreement also demonstrates the continuity of Codere Online’s strategy of partnering with elite sports organizations that combine global recognition with strong local relevance. Mexico is one of the NFL’s most passionate international markets and a core market for Codere Online, making the partnership a natural fit between two established brands with a shared focus on innovation, entertainment and memorable fan experiences.
As part of the partnership, Codere Online will serve as a sponsor of the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game, the regular season matchup scheduled to take place in Mexico City on November 22, 2026, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings. The Company will also be an official sponsor of the Super Bowl, which will be held in Los Angeles in February 2027.
The multi-year agreement will create a broad platform for fan engagement, including hospitality programs, VIP experiences, activations across multiple cities in Mexico and official NFL merchandise opportunities. These initiatives will enable Codere Online to connect its customers with one of the most prominent properties in global sports and bring fans closer to the game through exclusive and memorable experiences.
Carlos Sabanza, Director of Sponsorships and Public Relations at Codere Online, said: “Partnering with the NFL, one of the most iconic and influential brands in global sports, represents an important milestone for Codere Online and reinforces our ambition to remain associated with world-class sports properties. This agreement strengthens our premium positioning while underlining our long-term commitment to Mexico, a market with an extraordinary passion for the NFL. Together, we look forward to creating distinctive experiences that bring fans closer to the game and further enhance our sports betting and entertainment offering.”
Arturo Olivé, Managing Director of NFL Mexico, said: “Mexico is one of the NFL’s most vibrant and important international markets, with millions of passionate fans engaging with our game year-round. We are pleased to welcome Codere Online, one of Mexico’s most established and recognized online gaming and sports betting operators, as a partner. Together, we will elevate the fan experience through innovative activations, exclusive opportunities and unique moments that bring supporters closer to the NFL.”
The collaboration will bring fans NFL-related content and experiences in accordance with standards of responsible gaming, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
For Codere Online, the partnership represents a defining milestone in its growth strategy and the next chapter in its long-standing association with elite international sports. By aligning with one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable sports brands, the Company maintains its premium brand positioning while gaining a powerful platform that combines global scale, year-round relevance and exceptional resonance with Mexican audiences.
The agreement further strengthens Codere Online’s position as a leading online gaming and sports betting operator and expands its ability to offer customers premium experiences around the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game, Super Bowl LXI and the wider NFL season.
About Codere Online
Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online, launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group, offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile applications. Codere Online currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Argentina; this online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence in Spain and throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence.
About Codere Group Codere Group is a multinational group dedicated to entertainment and leisure. It is a leading player in the private gaming industry, with four decades of experience and with presence in seven countries in Europe (Spain and Italy) and Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay).
Contacts:
Investors and Media Guillermo Lancha Director, Investor Relations and Communications [email protected] (+34) 628.928.152
About NFL Mexico
NFL Mexico is the local representation of the National Football League, the professional American football league of the United States. With more than 110 years of history in the country, Mexico is one of the NFL’s most important markets outside the United States, and the league established its local office in 1998.
Through the NFL’s Global Markets Program, 10 teams hold marketing rights in Mexico: ARI, DAL, DEN, HOU, KC, LV, LAR, MIA, PIT, and SF. These rights support a wide range of partnerships with media outlets and brands that continue to strengthen the league’s presence and expand its fan base throughout the country.
The return of NFL regular-season games to Mexico adds to the league’s history at Estadio Banorte, which has hosted five NFL regular-season games, previously played in 2005, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022.
CULVER CITY, Calif., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced the official launch of Honeycomb: The World Beyond, a science-fiction survival sandbox game developed by Frozen Way Studio and published in partnership with Snail Games USA. Honeycomb: The World Beyond is now available globally on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Honeycomb: The World Beyond combines survival, exploration, base-building, and scientific experimentation in an original science-fiction universe. A core feature of the title is its bioengineering system, which enables players to experiment with alien flora and fauna through mechanics including grafting and allogamy. Players can analyze samples, develop new life forms, gather resources, and use their discoveries to progress through the game’s survival and exploration systems.
As part of the game’s technology offering on compatible PC hardware, Frozen Way has partnered with NVIDIA to integrate advanced technologies including NVIDIA RTXDI, NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Ray Reconstruction, Multi Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex. These technologies are designed to enhance visual quality and performance, providing players with optimized experience on supported hardware.
The launch of Honeycomb: The World Beyond adds an original science-fiction property to Snail Games’ publishing portfolio and reflects the Company’s continued focus on identifying, developing, and publishing distinctive interactive entertainment properties across multiple platforms. Through its relationship with Frozen Way Studio, Snail Games is supporting the global commercialization of an original IP while leveraging its publishing infrastructure and established survival genre audience to bring the title to PC and console players worldwide. The Company expects its diversified portfolio and multi-platform approach to remain an important component of its strategy for expanding its presence in the global interactive entertainment market.
Key Features Honeycomb: The World Beyond offers players:
Exploration of Sota7: Discover diverse alien biomes, plants and animals across an expansive world.
Bioengineering: Experiment with flora and fauna and develop new life forms.
Crossbreeding systems: Use mechanics including grafting and allogamy to create biological hybrids.
Base building: Construct and customize a modular base that serves as a shelter and operational hub.
Laboratory research: Analyze samples and build laboratory equipment to conduct experiments.
Resource discovery: Explore Sota7 in search of resources needed for survival and scientific research.
Survival gameplay: Adapt to the challenges of an unfamiliar alien ecosystem.
Creators interested in covering the game, please reach out to [email protected].
About Frozen Way Games Frozen Way Games is a group of over 80 cheerful people from Cracow, Poland, with a passion for video games. Gamedev is our lifestyle and philosophy, so there’s nothing better than seeing our creations bring a lot of joy to the community. For more information, please visit: frozenway.games
AboutSnail Games Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading independent global developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced that it has received a written decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) granting the Company’s request to continue listing its Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”) on The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the Company demonstrating compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b) by obtaining a minimum stockholders’ equity of at least $2,500,000 (the “Equity Rule”) within a prescribed time period and filing timely public disclosure (i) describing the transactions undertaken by the Company to achieve such compliance and demonstrate long long-term compliance with the Equity Rule and (ii) providing an indication of its equity following those transactions.
The Panel’s decision also requires the Company to provide prompt notification of any significant events occurring during the prescribed time period that may affect the Company’s compliance with Nasdaq requirements, including any event that may call into question the Company’s ability to meet the terms of the Panel’s decision. The Panel has reserved the right to reconsider the terms of its decision based on any event, condition or circumstance that exists or develops that would, in the opinion of the Panel, make continued listing of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq inadvisable or unwarranted. The foregoing summarizes certain terms of the Panel’s decision and does not describe all of the terms and conditions of the decision.
The Company’s Class A Common Stock will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SNAL” during the prescribed time period, subject to the Company’s satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Panel’s decision. The Company is working to regain compliance with the Equity Rule. Any compliance submission by the Company will be subject to review by the Panel. There can be no assurance that the Company will satisfy the conditions of the Panel’s decision or otherwise regain compliance with the applicable listing requirements, and a failure to do so would result in the delisting of the Company’s securities from Nasdaq.
About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.
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Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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A softer finish to the year. The company reported Q4 revenue of $303.9 million, modestly below our estimate of $314.0 million, while adj. EBITDA of $74.1 million missed our $88.0 million estimate by nearly 16%. Management attributed the revenue softness to unfavorable weather at its largest water parks and high viewership of the World Cup and NBA Finals.
June weighed on results. Management estimated the sports-related revenue impact at $7 million to $12 million and the incremental weather impact on the water parks at $3 million to $5 million. Despite these pressures, the underlying trends were stronger than the quarterly results suggest. Full-year same-store sales declined just 0.2%, marking the company’s best comp since fiscal 2023.
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading independent global developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, showcased a broad portfolio of established intellectual properties, internally developed titles, major content launches, and upcoming releases during the first day of Gamescom 2026.
Snail Games CEO, Hai Shi, officially unveiled 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia, an internally developed AAA title expanding the universe inspired by the Company’s Age of Wushu. The Age of Wushu IP now serves as the foundation for two creative universes: 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal. While both titles originate from the same underlying IP, the games are being developed as distinct interpretations of that universe. 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia draws more heavily from historical Wuxia traditions and represents the closest sequel to Age of Wushu, while 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal offers a more fantastical take on the fast-growing cultivation genre. This differentiated approach is intended to broaden the creative potential of the IP while providing each title with its own unique identity, setting, tone, and gameplay experience. Players can watch the Gamescom 2026 official announcement trailer and wishlist 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal.
Snail Games also showcased For The Stars, another internally developed AAA title, through a new gameplay trailer and exclusive demos for members of the media attending Gamescom. The demos provided media with an opportunity to experience the game ahead of its broader release and offered additional insight into the title’s development.
The Company views internally developed titles For The Stars, 9 Yin Sutra: Wuxia, and 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal as an important component of its broader portfolio strategy, providing opportunities to develop new intellectual properties and expand existing franchises through proprietary development capabilities.
Snail Games also highlighted continued investment in its established portfolio. PixARK is officially launching its premium Terracrypt DLC, adding 200+ hours of new content to the survival sandbox experience. While ARK: Survival Ascended is launching a major ARK: Astraeos update alongside a new trailer, further expanding the ARK ecosystem.
Bellwright was featured at Gamescom with a new playable demonstration. The demo provides an early look at planned traversal features. The continued development of community inspired features is intended to expand player loyalty as the title progresses.
And Honeycomb: The World Beyond received an exclusive Gamescom showcase ahead of its September 8 launch. Gamescom attendees were given access to the latest playable demo, providing an opportunity to experience the game ahead of release. Players unable to attend Gamescom will also have an opportunity to experience the new demo, which is scheduled to become available on August 31, ahead of the game’s official launch.
Snail Games’ first day at Gamescom highlighted a portfolio strategy built around multiple avenues of growth: extending successful intellectual properties, launching new premium content, developing new titles internally, and expanding access through additional platforms and player experiences.
For creators interested in collaborations please contact [email protected].
About Snail, Inc. Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Snail Games’ business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategy of expanding established intellectual properties while investing in internally developed games and new experiences; the differentiated approach broadening the creative potential of the IP while providing each title with its own distinct identity, setting, tone, and gameplay experience; internally developed titles being an important component of Snail Games’ broader portfolio strategy; providing opportunities to develop new intellectual properties and expand existing franchises through proprietary development capabilities; continuing investment in the Company’s established portfolio; planned traversal features for Bellwright; launching Honeycomb: The World Beyond on September 8; the new demo becoming available on August 31; Snail Games’ portfolio strategy being built around multiple avenues of growth: extending successful intellectual properties, launching new premium content, developing new titles internally, and expanding access through additional platforms and player experiences; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Further information on risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect Snail Games’ financial results and business include Snail Games’ ability to develop new intellectual properties and expand existing franchises through its proprietary development capabilities; Snail Games’ ability to incorporate traversal features for Bellwright, crossplay integration across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation and launch Honeycomb: The World Beyond and its new demo as planned; Snail Games’ ability to achieve multiple avenues of growth by extending successful intellectual properties, launching new premium content, developing new titles internally, and expanding access through additional platforms and player experiences; Snail Games’ ability to retain its key employees or maintain its Nasdaq listing; and the risks that are included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Snail Games, and Snail Games does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Investor Contact: John Yi and Steven Shinmachi Gateway Group, Inc. 949-574-3860 [email protected]
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor, logistics provider, and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across physical media, video games, toys, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, will hold a conference call on Thursday, September 10, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call.
Alliance Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Jeff Walker, Chief Financial Officer Amanda Gnecco, and Executive Chairman Bruce Ogilvie will host the conference call, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session. A presentation will accompany the call and can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.
To access the call, please use the following information:
Date:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time:
4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Toll-free dial-in number:
1-877-407-0784
International dial-in number:
1-201-689-8560
Conference ID:
13762431
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact RedChip Companies at 1-407-644-4256.
A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately three hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through October 10, 2026, using the following information:
Toll-free replay number:
1-844-512-2921
International replay number:
1-412-317-6671
Replay ID:
13762431
About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs – including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games – Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. Alliance also owns and operates proprietary collectibles brands, including Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises, and Alliance Authentic™, a premium platform for authentic, certified, and individually numbered entertainment collectibles. In addition, Alliance operates Endstate Authentic, a dedicated NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity platform supporting authenticated collectibles, resale, and brand protection. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive sourcing relationships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance connects fans and collectors to the products, franchises, and experiences they value across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Dave Gentry RedChip Companies, Inc. 1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447) 1-407-644-4256 [email protected]
Total Revenue Growth of 0.9% in Fourth Quarter 2026
Continued expansion of Lucky Strike brand with 159 current Lucky Strike locations
Continued efforts to deploy capital efficiently, driving long-term returns
RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier owner/operators of location-based entertainment, today provided financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal year 2026, which ended on June 28, 2026.
Quarter Highlights:
Total revenue increased 0.9% to $303.9 million versus 4Q25
Same-Store Revenue decreased 2.5% versus 4Q25
Net loss of $26.2 million versus net loss of $74.7 million in 4Q25
Adjusted EBITDA of $74.1 million versus $88.7 million in 4Q25
Fiscal Year Highlights:
Revenue increased 3.7% to $1,245.3 million versus the prior year
Same Store Revenue decreased 0.2% versus the prior year
Net loss of $35.8 million versus prior year net loss of $10.0 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $333.2 million versus prior year of $367.7 million
Added six locations during the fiscal year, five through acquisitions and one new build. Additionally, closed five underperforming locations
Total locations in operation as of August 27, 2026, were 366
“Fiscal 2026 marked a meaningful step forward for our business, with our strongest same-store sales performance in years and clear momentum across many of our key revenue streams,” said Thomas Shannon, Founder and CEO. “Importantly, that momentum is broadening. Cumulative organic growth was positive through the first eleven months of the fiscal year, with June driving the full-year decline. Leagues grew and accelerated through the spring, food remained strongly positive, retail bowling continued to grow, and Events turned positive in late spring for the first time in years and remained positive throughout the summer. It is the strongest sustained performance we have seen from that business in a long time.”
“June temporarily interrupted that progress. The first World Cup on American soil in a generation drew millions of consumers to their screens on nights they would typically be out, resulting in sharply negative comps for the month and pulling an otherwise positive quarter and year slightly below zero. We believe it is important to distinguish that temporary disruption from the underlying health of the business. Trends improved immediately following the World Cup Final, and this headwind will not repeat next summer. At our waterparks, a cool and wet start to the summer pressured attendance, but strong pricing and disciplined cost management helped protect profitability.”
“Waterparks represented the biggest operational step forward for us this summer. A year ago, we directly managed only a couple of parks. This summer, we operated a diverse portfolio, including our newest park in Los Angeles, and the organization executed exceptionally well. Per-capita spending increased meaningfully, labor costs declined as we aligned staffing more closely with demand, and both revenue and profitability grew substantially year over year. Importantly, the majority of the summer earnings contribution will be recognized in our September quarter.”
“I have described our business as a coiled spring, and that is exactly how we see it. We are pairing operating momentum with a structurally more disciplined approach to capital allocation. Capital expenditures are down approximately $80 million from their fiscal 2024 peak, and we expect to continue reducing capital spending as we further rationalize the portfolio and complete several existing investment programs. That creates a clear path to meaningfully higher free cash flow and accelerated deleveraging as earnings improve. As we enter fiscal 2027, our guidance is intentionally prudent and reflects the way we are approaching the current environment. We believe the combination of operating momentum, declining capital intensity and financial discipline positions us to deliver profitable growth, stronger free cash flow and a meaningfully improved balance sheet.”
Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
We remain focused on delivering sustainable, profitable growth and creating meaningful long-term shareholder value. Our strategy is centered on accelerating revenue growth, expanding operating cash flow, and driving higher free cash flow per share through earnings growth and disciplined capital allocation. Looking ahead, our outlook reflects continued organic revenue growth, targeted investments in marketing and technology to strengthen our platform, and incremental contributions from our waterparks in FY27. Together, these initiatives position us to generate stronger cash flow, improve returns on invested capital, and build a more durable earnings growth profile.
Total Revenue Growth:
3% to 5%
Total Revenue:
$1,280M to $1,310M
Adjusted EBITDA:
$340M to $360M
Capital Expenditures:
Approximately $90M
Dividend Declaration
On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The dividend will be payable on September 22, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 8, 2026.
Investor Webcast Information
Listeners may access an investor webcast hosted by Lucky Strike Entertainment. The webcast and results presentation will be accessible at 9:00 AM ET on August 27, 2026, in the Events & Presentations section of the Lucky Strike Entertainment Investor Relations website at https://ir.luckystrikeent.com/.
About Lucky Strike Entertainment
Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The Company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risk, assumptions, and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, and forecasts. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this release and are based on our management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs, and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to: our ability to design and execute our business strategy; changes in consumer preferences and buying patterns; our ability to compete in our markets; the occurrence of unfavorable publicity; risks associated with long-term non-cancellable leases for our locations; our ability to retain key managers; risks associated with our substantial indebtedness and limitations on future sources of liquidity; our ability to carry out our expansion plans; our ability to successfully defend litigation brought against us; failure to hire and retain qualified employees and personnel; cybersecurity breaches, cyber-attacks and other interruptions to our and our third-party service providers’ technological and physical infrastructures; catastrophic events, including war, terrorism and other conflicts; public health emergencies and pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or natural catastrophes and accidents; fluctuations in our operating results; economic conditions, including the impact of increasing interest rates, inflation and recession; and other factors described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company on August 27, 2026, as well as other filings that the Company will make, or has made, with the SEC, such as Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release and in other filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with information in addition to our results as determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we disclose Same Store Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as “non-GAAP measures”, which management believes provide useful information to investors because each measure assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. Accordingly, management believes that these measurements are useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period, and management relies on these measures for planning and forecasting of future periods. Additionally, these measures allow management to compare our results with those of other companies that have different financing and capital structures. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for revenue or net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies. Our fiscal year 2027 guidance measures (other than revenue) are provided on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty certain items contained in the GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. Such items include, but are not limited to, acquisition-related expenses, share-based compensation, and other items not reflective of the company’s ongoing operations.
Same Store Revenue represents total Revenue less Non-Location Related Revenue, Revenue from Closed Locations, Service Fee Revenue, if applicable, and Acquired Revenue. Adjusted EBITDA represents Net Income (Loss) before Interest Expense, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, Impairment and Other Charges, Share-based Compensation, EBITDA from Closed Locations, Foreign Currency Exchange Loss (Gain), Asset Disposition Loss (Gain), Transactional and other advisory costs, System modernization costs, changes in the value of earnouts, and other.
The Company considers Same Store Revenue as an important financial measure because it provides comparable revenue for locations open for the entire duration of both the current and comparable measurement periods.
The Company considers Adjusted EBITDA as an important financial measure because it provides a financial measure of the quality of the Company’s earnings. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, which might limit its usefulness as a comparative measure. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management in addition to and in conjunction with the results presented in accordance with GAAP. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it allows for a more complete analysis of results of operations and assists investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
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Q2 results. Second-quarter revenue of $7.8 million declined 23% year over year and came in 11% below our $8.8 million estimate. The shortfall was concentrated among demand-side platform customers, with spending falling to zero from $2.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Excluding DSP customers, revenue grew 3% in the quarter and 5% year-to-date, suggesting the core managed-campaign business is roughly stable even as the reported line contracts.
Gross margin held with disciplined spending. Gross profit of $2.7 million represented 34% of revenue, down modestly from 35% a year ago and flat with the first quarter. Operating expenses of $5.6 million declined 7% year over year. The adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $2.3 million from $1.5 million a year earlier, well short of our $0.35 million loss estimate, and management’s second-half breakeven target now looks difficult to reach.
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Radio’s audience remains considerably more resilient than its advertising performance suggests. Consumer engagement has held up far better than traditional spot revenue, even as podcasts, streaming, and other audio alternatives have proliferated. This disconnect is central to the investment thesis: radio increasingly has a monetization problem rather than an audience problem, creating an opportunity if technology can narrow the gap.
The industry’s transformation is increasingly becoming an ad-tech and digital monetization story. Programmatic buying, improved attribution, first-party data, podcasts, and digital marketing services are expanding radio beyond the traditional station-and-spot model. The opportunity is to use radio’s existing reach, content, and advertiser relationships to participate in a much larger advertising market rather than simply defend its share of traditional radio spending.
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Record-Breaking Q2. The company reported its highest quarterly revenue of $54.1 million, up a solid 16.5% YoY, and adj. EBTDA of $5.7 million, both of which beat our estimates of $52.5 million and a loss of $0.675 million, respectively. Notably, the company generated its first profitable quarter as a public company, driven primarily by higher affiliate fees and licensing revenue.
Higher-margin revenue streams gaining momentum. Affiliate fee revenue increased 81.9% to $13.4 million, while licensing revenue increased 563.5% to $4.6 million. In our view, continued affiliate repricing and licensing growth should improve the company’s revenue mix and provide an increasingly important driver of margin expansion.
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LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDEV Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEV), an international gaming and entertainment company (“GDEV” or the “Company”) released its unaudited financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half-year ended June 30, 2026.
Second quarter 2026 financial highlights:
Revenue of $94 million decreased by 22% year-over-year.
Selling and marketing expenses of $33 million decreased by 38% year-over-year.
Profit for the period, net of tax, of $20 million in Q2 2026 increased vs. $17 million in Q2 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $20 million in Q2 2026 decreased vs. $22 million in Q2 2025.
Second quarter and first half of 2026 financial performance in comparison
Second quarter 2026 financial performance
In the second quarter of 2026, our revenue decreased by $26 million (or 22%) year-over-year and amounted to $94 million. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in bookings.
Platform commissions decreased by $7 million (or 29%) in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 in line with the decrease in revenue.
Game operation costs remained relatively stable at the level of $15 million in the second quarter of 2026 vs. $14 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Selling and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2026 decreased by $20 million vs. the same period in 2025, amounting to $33 million. This decrease is driven by our continued focus on improving the efficiency of user acquisition activities. The decrease reflects a more selective approach to performance marketing, prioritizing channels that attract players with higher long-term value over broad-scale campaigns aimed at short-term growth.
General and administrative expenses remained stable at $9 million in the second quarters of both 2026 and 2025.
As a result of the factors above, together with (i) the effect of a net foreign exchange loss in the second quarter of 2026 in the amount of $1 million vs. a net foreign exchange gain in the amount of $1 million in the same period of the prior year and (ii) share of profits of equity accounted associates in the second quarter of 2026 in the amount of $2 million vs. the share of losses of equity accounted associates in the amount of $2 million in the same period of the prior year, we recorded a profit for the period, net of tax, of $20 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $17 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026 amounted to $20 million, a decrease of $2 million compared with the same period in 2025 driven primarily by the same factors as those affecting the profit, except for the share of profits or losses of equity accounted associates, which do not impact the Adjusted EBITDA.
Cash flows generated from operating activities were positive $10 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with negative $10 million in the same period in 2025.
________________________ 1 For more information, see section titled “Presentation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” on the last two pages of this report, including the reconciliation of the profit for the period, net of tax to the Adjusted EBITDA.
First half of 2026 financial performance
In the first half of 2026, our revenue decreased by $24 million (or 11%) year-over-year to $193 million. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in bookings.
Platform commissions decreased by $8 million (or 17%) in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven by a decrease of revenues recognized from PC platforms.
Game operation cost remained stable at $28 million in the first halves of both 2026 and 2025.
Selling and marketing expenses in the first half of 2026 decreased by $25 million vs. the same period in 2025, amounting to $69 million. This decrease is driven by our continued focus on improving the efficiency of user acquisition activities. The decrease reflects a more selective approach to performance marketing, prioritizing channels that attract players with higher long-term value over broad-scale campaigns aimed at short-term growth.
General and administrative expenses remained relatively stable at $18 million in the first half of 2026 vs. $17 million in 2025.
As a result of the factors above, together with (i) the effect of a net foreign exchange loss in the first half of 2026 in the amount of $2 million vs. a net foreign exchange gain in the amount of $2 million in the same period of prior year and (ii) share of profits of equity accounted associates in the second quarter of 2026 in the amount of $2 million vs. the share of losses of equity accounted associates in the amount of $2 million in the same period of prior year, we recorded a profit for the period, net of tax, of $37 million compared with $31 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA in the first half of 2026 amounted to $39 million, an increase of $1 million compared with the same period in 2025 driven primarily by the same factors as those affecting the profit, except for the share of profits or losses of equity accounted associates, which do not impact the Adjusted EBITDA.
Cash flows generated from operating activities were positive $15 million in the first half of 2026 compared with negative $4 million in the same period in 2025.
Second quarter and first half 2026 operational performance comparison
Bookings declined in the second quarter and first half of 2026 to reach $73 million and $156 million, respectively, compared with $92 million and $173 million in the same periods in 2025. The decline was primarily due to a decline in monthly paying users of 23% and 15% in the second quarter and first half of 2026, respectively, vs. the same periods in 2025.
The share of advertisement sales as a percentage of total bookings decreased in the second quarter and first half of 2026 by 0.9 p.p. and 0.5 p.p. vs. the same period in 2025.
In the second quarter of 2026, the share of mobile and PC versions of our games remained relatively stable while in the first half of 2026 we recorded an increase in share of mobile to reach 64% vs. 61% in the same period in 2025 and a decrease in share of PC to reach 36% vs. 39% in the same period in 2025.
Our split of bookings by geography in the second quarter and first half of 2026 vs. the same periods in 2025 saw a decrease in the share of bookings derived from the US and Asia and an increase in bookings derived from other countries.
Note:
Due to rounding, the numbers presented throughout this release may not precisely add up to the totals. The period-over-period percentage changes are based on the actual numbers and may therefore differ from the percentage changes if those were to be calculated based on the rounded numbers.
Recent developments
On August 13, 2026, the Group entered into a game asset purchase agreement with an unrelated party for the sale of the mobile game “Island Hoppers”, together with all related intellectual property and game assets, for a total consideration of $5.0 million, of which $4.5 million was received upon execution and $0.5 million represents a deferred payment contingent on the satisfaction of a gross revenue condition and completion of the agreed migration obligations.
Island Hoppers contributed approximately 1% to the Group’s bookings in the first half of 2026 and approximately 3% in the year ended December 31, 2025.
As a result of the transaction, deferred revenue related to Island Hoppers’ bookings, totaling $2.1 million as of June 30, 2026, will be recognized on an accelerated basis, providing a one-time uplift to reported revenue in the period of closing.
About GDEV
GDEV is a gaming and entertainment holding company, focused on development and growth of its franchise portfolio across various genres and platforms. With a diverse range of subsidiaries including Nexters and Cubic Games, among others, GDEV strives to create games that will inspire and engage millions of players for years to come. Its franchises, such as Hero Wars, Island Hoppers, Pixel Gun 3D and others have accumulated over 550 million installs and $2.5 billion of bookings worldwide. For more information, please visit www.gdev.inc
Contacts:
Investor Relations Roman Safiyulin | Chief Corporate Development Officer [email protected]
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Such statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) or other assumptions. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed by the Company on March 31, 2026, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Presentation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
In addition to the results provided in accordance with IFRS throughout this press release, the Company has provided the non-IFRS financial measure “Adjusted EBITDA” (the “Non-IFRS Financial Measure”). The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as the profit/loss for the period, net of tax as presented in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with IFRS, adjusted to exclude (i) goodwill and investments in equity-accounted associates’ impairment, (ii) loss on disposal of subsidiaries, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) other financial income, finance income and expenses other than foreign exchange gains and losses and bank charges, (v) change in fair value of share warrant obligations and other financial instruments, (vi) share of loss of equity-accounted associates, (vii) depreciation and amortization, (viii) share-based payments expense and (ix) certain non-cash or other special items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. The Company uses this Non-IFRS Financial Measure for business planning purposes and in measuring its performance relative to that of its competitors. The Company believes that this Non-IFRS Financial Measure is a useful financial metric to assess its operating performance from period-to-period by excluding certain items that the Company believes are not representative of its core business. This Non-IFRS Financial Measure is not intended to replace, and should not be considered superior to, the presentation of the Company’s financial results in accordance with IFRS. The use of the Non-IFRS Financial Measure terms may differ from similar measures reported by other companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures.
Reconciliation of the profit for the period, net of tax to the Adjusted EBITDA
