Core Insights - Bigben Interactive reported a consolidated sales increase of 1.3% for Q2 2025-26, reaching €79.0 million, confirming the group's annual targets [1][2] Sales Performance - Q2 sales of €79.0 million showed a growth compared to €78.0 million in the same period last year, while cumulative sales for the first half of the fiscal year decreased slightly by 0.3% to €135.4 million [3][4] - Nacon Gaming segment sales increased significantly by 31.7% to €36.7 million, driven by strong growth in "Catalogue" activity and a solid performance in "Back Catalogue" [4][5] - The "Catalogue" activity surged by 52.5% to €22.8 million, despite a high comparative base from the previous year [5] - The "Back Catalogue" revenue rose by 7.8% to €14.0 million, indicating the strength of the existing game portfolio [5] - The "Accessories" segment experienced a decline of 42.7% to €9.0 million, primarily due to a 66% drop in sales in the American market linked to increased customs duties [5] Product Highlights - Successful game launches included Rugby League TM 26, Robocop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business TM, and Hell is Us TM, with the latter achieving a User Score of 88% and over 1.5 million residual wish lists [7] - Mobile Accessories sales grew by 2.4% to €26.0 million, outperforming the sluggish smartphone market, supported by successful product launches and a strong digital marketing strategy [8] Future Outlook - The second half of the fiscal year is expected to be driven by nearly a dozen new game releases, maintaining good activity levels in the "Back Catalogue" [10] - The "Accessories" segment may continue to face challenges in the American market, although signs of recovery are emerging [11] - Bigben Audio-Video/Telco is optimistic about its trajectory for the second half, supported by new product launches and a strategy to diversify its sales channels [12][13] - The company reaffirms its growth trajectory for the current year, leveraging its positioning in complementary business areas [14]