GDEV (US:GDEV) Globenewswireยท2025-09-02 12:12Core Insights - GDEV Inc. reported a revenue increase of 13% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching $120 million, driven by higher in-app purchases despite a decline in advertising bookings [4][9] - The company recorded a profit for the period, net of tax, of $17 million in Q2 2025, up from $15 million in Q2 2024, and an adjusted EBITDA of $22 million, reflecting a 30% increase [7][9] - For the first half of 2025, revenue increased by 2% year-over-year to $217 million, with a significant profit increase to $31 million compared to $9 million in the same period of 2024 [10][13] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue was $120 million, up from $106 million in Q2 2024, while H1 2025 revenue was $217 million compared to $213 million in H1 2024 [3][10] - Platform commissions increased by 10% to $25 million in Q2 2025, while game operation costs rose to $14 million, reflecting a 15% increase [5][6] - Selling and marketing expenses in Q2 2025 were $53 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, attributed to performance marketing tests [6][9] Operational Performance - Bookings declined by 14% in Q2 2025 to $92 million and by 20% in H1 2025 to $173 million, primarily due to an 18% decrease in monthly paying users [15][17] - The share of advertising sales as a percentage of total bookings decreased to 5.9% in Q2 2025 from 6.2% in Q2 2024, driven by declining CPM rates [18] - The split of bookings by platform showed an increase in mobile share to 63% in Q2 2025, while the geographical split remained stable across regions [19][21] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities were negative $10 million in Q2 2025, compared to positive $11 million in Q2 2024, mainly due to decreased bookings and increased marketing expenses [8][14] - The company maintains a strong cash position of $93 million, providing resources for potential future strategic investments [9]