JoWooD Productions Software AG
EANS-Adhoc: JoWooD Productions Software AG
presents results for the first
half-year of FY 2009
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6-month report
31.08.2009
- JoWooD presents a leap in the results for the second quarter 2009 - 84% of the FY 2008 annual result already achieved in the first half-year 2009 - Net profit margin amounts to 7% for the second quarter 2009 - Revenues of the second quarter increased in YoY comparison to approximately EUR 6 million
Vienna, Austria, August 31 2009; JoWooD achieved a remarkable result for the second quarter of FY 2009. Top- as well as bottom line, JoWooD presents one of the best results for the second quarter in company history. One of the strongest titles of FY 2009 - "Yoga" for Nintendo® Wii - will go on sale in November 2009.
in EUR 000s Q2 2009 Q2 2008 Change in %
Revenues 5.976 5.707 +4,7% EBIT 473 442 +7% Net income 217 162 +33,9%
in EUR 000s Half-year 1 2009 2008
Revenues 12.222 25.035 EBIT 1.307 1.978 Net income 843 1.006
Despite the disadvantageous, macro-economic framework, a boost of the net income by 34% in the second quarter 2009 has been recorded, compared to last year´s reference period. Furthermore, the second quarter usually tends to be weakest quarter of the industry cycle.
Considering a quarterly basis, revenues of the second quarter of FY 2009 have been increased by approx. 5% to EUR 6 million (previous year: EUR 5,7 million). EBIT of the second quarter of FY 2009 amounts to EUR 0.473 million, being equivalent to an increase of 7% compared with last year´s reference period. Net income has been increased by remarkable 34% compared with the previous year. Net income of the second quarter amounts to EUR 0.217 million (previous year: EUR 0.162 million).
Management set the course for the top products of 2009, the expansion of the distribution structure, and the release of "ArcaniA - A Gothic Tale" in FY 2010.
The strongest title of FY 2009 "Yoga" for Nintendo® Wii will go on sale in November 2009. The Austrian concept for "Yoga" counts among the most innovative software products. As opposed to other fitness- and sport games for the Nintendo® Wii, "Yoga" pursues an entirely different approach. The emphasis is put on the "deceleration" of everyday life, ensuring a relaxing game experience without stress. The response from consumers and media is astonishing.
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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
Börsen: Berlin / free trade
Frankfurt / free trade
Stuttgart / free trade
München / free trade
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