腾讯战投Vantage Studios落地，育碧获11.6亿欧“关键输血”

Core Viewpoint - Ubisoft's recent financial performance shows a significant recovery in net bookings, driven by strong performance from key IPs, while the completion of Tencent's investment is expected to alleviate the company's financial pressures [1][5][8]. Financial Performance - For the first half of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Ubisoft reported a net booking increase of 20.3% to €772.4 million, with the second quarter seeing a 39% rise to €491 million, surpassing previous guidance [5][6]. - Despite revenue growth, the company still faced operational losses, with an IFRS operating loss of €120.2 million and a net loss of €161.3 million for the same period [7]. Strategic Partnership - Tencent's investment of €11.6 billion in the newly established Vantage Studios gives it a 26.32% stake, while Ubisoft retains exclusive control over the studio [4][5]. - The partnership is expected to provide crucial funding for Ubisoft, aiding in debt reduction and improving the overall financial structure [5][8]. Cost Management - Ubisoft aims to reduce fixed costs by at least €100 million by the end of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with fixed costs for the first half of 2025-2026 reported at €701 million, down 9% year-over-year [8]. - The company plans to continue cost control measures to enhance financial stability amid ongoing challenges in the gaming market [8].