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PRESS RELEASE: BIGBEN: SALES FOR THE FIRST 9 MONTHS OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AT €219.8 M
Globenewswire· 2026-01-19 18:03
Core Viewpoint - Bigben Interactive reported consolidated sales of €219.8 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a decrease of 1.7% compared to the same period last year [2][3]. Sales Performance - Sales for the first quarter (April – June) were €56.5 million, down 2.4% from €57.9 million in the previous year [3]. - The second quarter (July – September) saw sales of €79.0 million, an increase of 1.3% from €78.0 million [3]. - The third quarter (October – December) recorded sales of €84.4 million, a decline of 3.8% from €87.7 million [3]. - Cumulative sales for the first nine months were €219.8 million, down from €223.6 million in the previous year [3]. Segment Analysis Nacon Gaming - Nacon Gaming's sales for the third quarter were €46.1 million, down 12.8% from €52.9 million [3]. - Total "Games" revenue grew by 1.9% to €25.9 million, with "Catalogue" activity (new games) increasing by 39.9% to €13.7 million [5]. - The "Back Catalogue" generated €12.2 million, down from €15.6 million, attributed to a high basis of comparison and market decline [6]. Accessories - The "Accessories" segment generated €17.9 million, down 29.1% due to the impact of increased customs duties in the US market [7]. - The decline in the US market eased from 66% in the second quarter to 38% in the third quarter [7]. Bigben Audio-Video/Telco - Bigben Audio-Video/Telco reported a revenue increase of 9.9% to €38.2 million for the quarter [9]. - The "Mobile Accessories" segment achieved €28.3 million, up 11.9%, driven by strong performance in December [10]. - The "Audio" segment generated €9.8 million, with a growth of 11.1% attributed to the new K7 portable player [11]. Future Outlook - Nacon anticipates continued growth in the last quarter, driven by major game releases [12]. - The "Accessories" segment remains uncertain in the US, but Europe is expected to benefit from new product launches [13]. - Bigben Audio-Video/Telco forecasts growth for the fiscal year, despite a slowdown in the video game market leading to revised forecasts [15].
PRESS RELEASE: NACON: SALES FOR THE FIRST 9 MONTHS OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AT €124.2 M
Globenewswire· 2026-01-19 17:23
Core Viewpoint - NACON reported consolidated sales of €124.2 million for the first nine months of the 2025-26 financial year, reflecting a decline of 4.4% compared to the previous year [2][3]. Sales Performance - Sales for the first quarter (April-June) were €31.3 million, down 2.9% from €32.3 million in the previous year [3]. - The second quarter (July-September) saw sales increase to €46.8 million, up 4.5% from €44.8 million [3]. - In the third quarter (October-December), sales dropped to €46.1 million, a decrease of 12.8% from €52.9 million [3]. - Cumulative sales for the first nine months were €124.2 million, compared to €129.9 million in the previous year [3]. Games Segment - Total revenue from "Games" grew by 1.9% to €25.9 million [5]. - "Catalogue" activity, which includes new game releases, experienced significant growth of 39.9%, reaching €13.7 million, driven by continued sales of "Hell is Us" and new launches like "Cricket 26" and "Rennsport" [5]. - The "Back Catalogue" generated €12.2 million, down from €15.6 million, attributed to a high basis of comparison and market decline [6]. Accessories Segment - The "Accessories" segment reported sales of €17.9 million, a decline of 29.1% due to ongoing impacts from increased customs duties in the US market [7]. - The decline in the US market is easing, with a reduction from 66% in the second quarter to 38% in the third quarter [7]. Future Outlook - The last quarter of the financial year is expected to be driven by new "Catalogue" releases, including several major games [8]. - The "Back Catalogue" is anticipated to generate revenue similar to that of the previous financial year [8]. - The "Accessories" segment remains challenged by market visibility issues in the US, while Europe is expected to benefit from upcoming product releases [9]. - NACON has revised its forecasts for the current financial year, expecting activity to be comparable to the previous year due to market slowdowns [10].