Core Insights - Bigben Interactive's earnings for the financial year 2024/25 were impacted by delays in new releases, but strong growth is anticipated in 2025/26, particularly in the first half [2][14]. Financial Performance - Total sales for the year 2024/25 were €288.0 million, a slight decrease from €292.0 million in 2023/24 [3]. - Gross profit increased to €147.4 million, with a gross margin of 51.2%, up 2.4 percentage points year-on-year due to an improved product mix [3][4]. - EBITDA before non-recurring items remained stable at €62.1 million, while total EBITDA decreased to €61.1 million from €78.0 million in the previous year [3][4]. - The company reported a net loss of €0.3 million for the period, compared to a net income of €21.0 million in 2023/24 [3]. Business Segment Analysis - NACON's sales were stable at €167.9 million, with a gross margin improvement to 64.4% [6][7]. - Bigben AudioVideo/Telco generated sales of €120.0 million, down from €124.3 million, but gross margin increased to 32.7% due to better procurement control [9][10]. Future Outlook - The 2025/26 financial year is expected to see strong growth, with a busy release schedule for NACON, including major titles like "Robocop: Rogue City" and "Hell is Us" [14][15]. - NACON has secured a new agreement for the World Rally Championship (WRC) license, enhancing its gaming portfolio [17]. - Bigben is focusing on diversifying its product offerings and optimizing its supply chain to improve performance in the mobile accessories market [18][21]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding its distribution channels and launching new products under various brands, including the Force® and Cosy ranges [21][22]. - Bigben is committed to reducing carbon emissions through its supply chain optimization efforts [18]. Shareholder Information - The Board of Directors decided not to propose a dividend for the 2024/25 financial year [13]. - Upcoming events include the Shareholders' General Meeting on 25 July 2025 and the release of first-quarter sales on 28 July 2025 [24].

BIGBEN WEEK 2025 – NACON PRESENTS FUTURE GAMES AND ACCESSORIES During Bigben week, the Bigben Group's annual showcase event, NACON presents 9 games including Hell is Us and Robocop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business, as well as a selection of new accessories and its first peripherals dedicated to simracing. Paris (France), May 21st 2025 – The 8th Bigben Week kicked off on May 19 in the heart of Paris. Journalists and the company's international partners are invited to take an exclusive look at NACON's catalo ...

Core Insights - Bigben Interactive reported consolidated sales of €288.0 million for the 2024/25 financial year, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to €292.0 million in 2023/24 [1][10][17] - The company anticipates a sharp increase in business levels starting in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, driven by a more robust release schedule in the gaming segment [1][11][16] Sales Performance - Sales in the first quarter of 2024/25 were €57.9 million, down 8.9% from €63.5 million in the previous year [2] - The second quarter saw an increase of 20.8%, with sales reaching €78.0 million compared to €64.5 million [2] - Third quarter sales decreased by 6.8% to €87.7 million, while the fourth quarter sales were €64.5 million, down 7.7% from €69.8 million [2][3] Segment Analysis - NACON Gaming generated €38.0 million in sales during the fourth quarter, with overall gaming sales totaling €26.0 million, a decrease of 1.6% [3][5] - Catalogue sales for new games in the fourth quarter amounted to €9.9 million, down 35.8%, due to a limited release schedule [4] - Back Catalogue sales increased by 46.5% to €16.1 million in the fourth quarter, and for the full year, they rose by 31.2% to €58.6 million [5] Accessories and Audio/Video Business - Sales in the Accessories business totaled €11.0 million, impacted by postponed launches [5] - The mobile accessories market shrank by 10% in the first quarter of 2025, but Bigben's sales fell only by 7.7% to €21.6 million, outperforming the market [6][8] - Audio/Video sales in the fourth quarter were €4.7 million, down from €5.4 million in the previous year, with full-year sales at €26.9 million [9] Future Outlook - The gaming segment is expected to benefit from a busy release schedule in 2025/26, with over 10 games planned [11][12] - The Accessories business is projected to see firm growth, particularly in the first half of the financial year [12][16] - A new production site in Lauwin-Planque, France, is expected to be operational in the second half of 2025/26, focusing on controller production [13] Strategic Initiatives - Bigben aims to enhance its market share through the strong performance of its Force® brand and by diversifying its product range [19] - The company plans to launch several new products, including the Xbox Revolution X Unlimited controller and premium racing accessories [14][15]

Press release Lesquin, 28 April 2025, 6:00pm CEST SALES FOR THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR: €167.9 MILLION OUTLOOK FOR 2025/26: SHARP INCREASE IN BUSINESS LEVELS STARTING IN THE FIRST HALF NACON (ISIN FR0013482791), a developer of video games and creator of premium accessories, is today reporting its consolidated sales for the 2024/25 financial year (period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025). Sales (IFRS)2024/252023/24Change € millionFirst quarter (April-June)32.335.5-9.0%Second quarter (July-September)44.8 ...