JoWooD Productions Software AG
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JoWooD Productions Software AG presents results after three quarters of FY 2008
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9-month report
28.11.2008
Revenues increased by 8,7% to EUR 18,6 million Turnover of investments in revenue increased to 493% EBIT amounts to EUR 1,83 million as per September 30th 2008 11 consecutive quarters of showing profit Start of the buyback of own shares in the fourth quarter, publication of the buyback program according to § 5 subparagraph 1 VeröffentlichungsVO (= Austrian regulation of publications) follows on December 10th 2008
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01-09 2008 01-09 2007
Revenues 18.595| 17.112| EBIT 1.836| 2.580|
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JoWooD Productions Software AG increased its revenues of the first 9 months by 8,7% to EUR 18,6 million.
EBIT for the first 9 months of FY 2008 amounts to EUR 1,8 million. Because of the focus on distribution titles on console and PC in the third quarter (75% of the Q3 lineup consists of distribution titles), an increase of distribution costs has been registered. In the third quarter, no titles in the scope of core brands (= publishing titles) have been released.
With significantly reduced investment risk (as per September 30th 2008, 13,6% of the total equity have been invested, previous reference period: 18,1%), the turnover of investments in revenues have been increased to 493%, i.e. the total investment volume has been turned over approximately 5 times, whereas investments of the previous year´s reference period turned over approx. 3,7 times. The cost-conscious investment policy combined with the strong distribution network enables an increase in revenues with a lower investment volume.
Additionally, the invested funds have been spread on a significantly higher amount of titles and multiple, widespread and established console platforms (Nintendo® Wii, Nintendo® DS).
The following titles were released in the third quarter:
Worldwide: The Guild 2 " Kings' Edition" (PC) SpellForce 2 "Heroes' Edition (PC) Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile (PC)
North America: Hardy Boys - The Hidden Theft (PC) Murder in the Abbey (PC) Outcry (PC) Wildlife Zoo- Deluxe Edition (PC) Everlight (PC)
Europe: Sherlock Holmes - ungelöste Verbrechen (PC) Paint by DS (DS) Paint by DS Military Vehicles (DS) Matchstick Puzzle by DS (DS) Aquarium by DS (DS) Fantasy Aquarium by DS (DS) Crossword Challenge (DS)
Rest of the world: Charlie Brown: Grande Finale (PC)
In the fourth quarter, the following titles have been/will be released:
Worldwide: Safecracker (Wii) Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods (PC) Gothic 3: Forsaken Strategy Guide RPG Games Collection (PC /Gothic 3, Dungeon Lords CE, Spellforce 2) Agatha Christie EUTS (Wii) Guild 2 Venice (PC) Drivers' Ed (DS) The Dark Eye: Northland Trilogy (PC)
North America: Sam&Max Season One (Wii) A Vampyre Story (PC) Band Manager (PC) Syberia (DS) Gothic 3 CE (PC) Dreamer: Horse Trainer (DS) Dreamer: Puppy Trainer (DS) Zoo Quest (DS) Matchstick (DS) Learn Math (DS) My Personal Diary (DS) Paint by DS (DS)
Europe: Hardy Boys - The Hidden Theft (PC) Sam&Max Season One (Wii) Pet Pals (Wii) BluRay Compilation (PC) Chicken Hunter Atlantis (DS) Chicken Hunter Adventure (DS)
The complete report for the first 9 months will be made available in the course of tomorrow.
The publication of the share buyback program according to § 5 subparagraph 1 VeröffentlichungsVO (= Austrian regulation of publications) follows on December 10th 2008. The buyback of own shares will start in December 2008 already.
NINTENDO DS, Wii AND THE Wii LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO
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Further inquiry note:
JoWooD Productions Software AG
Dr. Albert Seidl, Vorstand
Mag. Philipp Brock, Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 (0)3612 2828
mailo:investor@jowood.com
http://www.jowood.com
Branche: Software
ISIN: AT0000747357
WKN: 935221
Index: WBI, ATX Prime, ViDX
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