RE: Opinion24 Nov 2023 19:16
The latest news from the company itself: “While the important trading periods of Black Friday and Christmas are not yet complete, management believes the Group remains well positioned with strong traction across its new release and back catalogue titles, and currently expects FY23 revenues to be modestly ahead of current market expectations.” So, revenues are going to be better than expected. That’s not usually a cause for a share price collapse.
“Consequently, the Group now expects to deliver full year adjusted EBITDA of at least £28.5m, which includes non-cash title impairments of up to £11.5m.” Ah, but earnings aren;t going to be so good. Thus the share price reaction.
“The Group has an exciting schedule of high-quality new releases planned across the Group in 2024, while back catalogue investments will continue to support revenue growth. Management will provide greater clarity on FY24 at the full year results, but currently expects to see an improved underlying trading performance compared to FY23.” And, of course, things will be much, much, better next year.
Basically, the costs of that reorganisation have come as a nasty surprise to the market.