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query ContentSlug_ContentQuery(
  $contentSlug: String!
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) {
  ...ContentPageContentQuery_13QmVO
}

fragment CompanyDetails_Content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  companies {
    name
    description
    pageUrl
    id
  }
}

fragment ContentBasicInfo on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  id
  type
  title
  lang
  companies {
    viewerIsFollowing
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    name
    pageUrl
  }
  tags {
    viewerIsFollowing
    id
    name
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  ...PublishingDetails
  ...Reactions
}

fragment ContentMetadata on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
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  title
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  alternatePageUrls: translations {
    __typename
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  imgUrl
  description
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    liveTime
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  ... on Webcast {
    liveTime
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}

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    __typename
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    title
    isPremium
    lang
    htmlBody
    summary
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      }
      name
      id
      viewerIsFollowing
      pageUrl
      defaultInstrument {
        isin
        id
        marketOpen
        marketClose
        marketplace {
          region
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        returns {
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    }
    tags {
      viewerIsFollowing
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      name
      pageUrl
    }
    createdAt
    ... on Video {
      liveTime
    }
    ... on Webcast {
      liveTime
    }
    slug
    ... on CompanyReport {
      reportUrl
      researchContentUrl
    }
    ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
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    }
    ... on StockExchangeRelease {
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    }
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    ...CompanyDetails_Content
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}

fragment ForumPosts on ForumPost {
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}

fragment KeyFigures_Content on Content {
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      estimateData {
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        reportingCurrency
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    }
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  }
}

fragment PriceAndRecommendation_Content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  createdAt
  companies {
    name
    pageUrl
    defaultInstrument {
      priceData {
        tradeCurrency
      }
      snapshot {
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        transaction {
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        prevTransaction {
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      }
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    }
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  }
}

fragment PublishingDetails on Content {
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  publishers {
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  }
  authors {
    __typename
    id
    name
    slug
    imgUrl
    jobTitle
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  ... on Video {
    liveTime
  }
  ... on Webcast {
    liveTime
  }
}

fragment Reactions on Content {
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}

fragment ReportLink_Content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
  type
  isPremium
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    reportUrl
  }
  ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
    reportUrl
  }
  ... on StockExchangeRelease {
    reportUrl
  }
}

fragment TrendingContent_1jQ2Cn on Query {
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    __typename
    id
    title
    lang
    pageUrl
    createdAt
    type
    imgUrl
    companies {
      squareLogoUrl
      name
      id
    }
    authors {
      __typename
      imgUrl
      id
    }
    publishers {
      imgUrl
    }
  }
}


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Flexion Mobile operates in the IT sector. The company has developed various technical platforms aimed at customers in game development. The vision is to offer mobile platforms that the company's customers can use to more easily distribute games in their sales channels. The largest operations are found in the European market. Flexion Mobile was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in London.

A highlight from Redeye’s latest update: “On this note, we also see existing industry players intensifying their efforts in the space. For instance, Digital Turbine, a US-listed platform company that Flexion Mobile partnered with in March 2023, disclosed its intention to allocate more capital in this space to capture future growth opportunities while referring to its partnership with Flexion in its recent earnings call. Furthermore, in addition to alternative app stores for game distribution, Digital Turbine underscores the significance of direct distribution, a territory that rumors suggest Meta is also exploring. This involves users downloading a game directly through an ad, presenting an additional dimension and complexity that Flexion can take advantage of. As the distribution of games becomes more complex, the value proposition of Flexion’s solutions increases. Once again, this underscores Flexion’s potential for enhanced value and profitability as the gaming distribution landscape evolves in complexity.” That Digital Turbine partnership was already announced in 3/2023, but at the time I didn’t quite grasp what it was all about. After reading this, it’s starting to look like there could be a major disruption underway in mobile game distribution that doesn’t rely solely on alternative app stores. The text also mentions that Digital Turbine has increased its stake in Aptoide (an alternative Android app store), which suggests that investing in Flexion could also be on their agenda. The company’s market cap is just over $500M, but it is heavily indebted and loss-making, which lowers expectations regarding investments.

Same here—there wasn’t much new compared to the information provided in the profit warning. Q4 will likely be stronger in terms of revenue and EBITDA than a year ago, if the October figures and November development (revenue records being broken week by week) are anything to go by. I’d certainly like more transparency regarding those game rights. The timing only matches the release of Monopoly Go and Stumble Guys, suggesting some kind of additional fee that might be related to better-than-expected sales on Google Play and the Apple Store  It’s quite a large investment from the company if it’s related to those games. In addition, cash has been drained by negative changes in working capital—meaning accounts receivable have increased and “accounts payable” have decreased. Around -3.7m GBP YTD. This should at least partially correct itself in Q4, along with a strong performance for the rest of the year. But we really need to keep an eye on the cash position if new game launches continue to consume cash upfront in the form of game rights. That could start limiting growth. Apparently, there are other development initiatives in the pipeline. Hopefully, they don’t start spreading themselves too thin. “We are participating in several exciting new strategic initiatives  including the integration of third-party payment services in  games, cloud gaming and direct distribution. All of these initiatives  serve to generate more revenue and audiences for the games  and developers with whom we cooperate.”

Pretty much the same thoughts after this Q3 as in previous posts. Cash has dwindled by over 5 million since the last quarter, with just over 7 million left. Hopefully, we can build up the cash reserves a bit over the next few quarters so we don’t have to start worrying about the need for additional funding  Once again, over 3 million was paid for some game rights. I wonder which game it is? It looks like they’ll have to keep making payments on those in the future as well. The talk regarding next year remains ambitious, and this Q4 is bound to be strong as well. Big deals are reportedly coming. Now we just wait for them to deliver on those promises

A new small-scale contract:  LONDON, 10th November 2023 - Flexion (Nasdaq: FLEXM), the games marketing company has signed an agreement with Special Gamez, the mobile gaming publishing division of iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, to publish the developer’s worldwide hit game Wolf Game: Wild Animal Wars on the alternative app stores. Flexion will distribute the game on the Amazon Appstore, Aptoide, ONE store, Samsung Galaxy Store, DT Hub, Huawei’s AppGallery and Xiaomi GetApps in Q4 2023. Wolf Game: Wild Animal Wars earns over $2M in net revenue combined on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. Flexion’s distribution services will add revenue and new players from the alternative app stores through monetisation, platform relations and new user acquisition. For Special Gamez, the partnership with Flexion represents an opportunity to improve its brand and product recognition while reaching new users outside its existing distribution channels. “Smart developers like Special Gamez are driving increased revenue and wider audiences thanks to the alternative app stores,” says Jens Lauritzson, CEO of Flexion. “Flexion is adding an average of 10% to a game’s Google Play revenue by taking it to the alternative app stores. We have more than 100 people with expertise and experience, and technology in growing revenue and audiences on the alternative app stores. No one else can offer this.”  This won’t take us to the moon, but another new game developer has been brought on board. If we assume that 10% of that $2M USD/month Google Play & App Store sales becomes revenue distributed by Flexion, from which 10% EBITDA is generated => annually $24M USD x 10% x 10% = $0.24M USD EBITDA per year. Better than nothing, but hopefully not one of those big deals mentioned earlier…

Yeah, a profit warning dropped. In a way, it was expected that those two newest games would only start boosting revenue now, and since they were apparently only launched on the platform in September, they’re only just starting to show in the figures. But like we discussed, new games are still needed, and apparently big discussions are being held regarding those if the talk is to be believed. Honestly, it’s because of that revolutionary next year that I’m hanging on, so they’d better start performing then  But at the level of talk, things are still under control. I guess there’s nothing for it but to wait again.

Our recovery started in September and was driven by the successful launches of our new titles together with significantly stronger distribution in some of our main stores and the newly launched Xiaomi GetApps store. This was further seen in October which was the strongest month in Flexion’s history with 26% revenue growth (YoY) in distribution measured in constant currencies. Financially, Flexion is also very strong with a long term positive operating cashflow and a cash balance of GBP 8m as per September 2023. Since the launch of Monopoly Go and Stumble Guys in our channels in Q3, we have moved up a gear and are seeing stronger interest from the top-grossing game developers around the world. It sets us up for a solid Q4 2023 and a game changing 2024 - the year that the European Digital Markets Act will help drive further growth in alternative distribution, concludes Jens Lauritzson”  An explosive 2024 is coming. That promise simply must be delivered on.

And there it is, a profit warning, and the full-year growth forecast was cut from 20-40% → 0-10%. The underlying reasons are actually quite promising, though (large negotiations ongoing, but they’ve dragged on longer than expected), and Q4 is looking to be strong. A bit of a conflicted feeling about that, but on the other hand, I’d rather have a weak quarterly report and a good outlook than the other way around.

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Call Me Emperor already earns US$6 million in monthly gross revenue on Google Play according to the developer's data. Flexion's distribution services will add revenue and new players from the...

Call Me Emperor already earns US$6 million in monthly gross revenue on Google Play according to the developer's data.&nbsp; Flexion's distribution services will add revenue and new players from the alternative app stores with little upfront cost or work being required of the developer. Flexion is adding an average of 10% to a game's revenue by taking it to the alternative app stores.&nbsp;"Clicktouch is a top developer so we're delighted they chose us to bring their hit game to the Japanese market," says Jens Lauritzson CEO of Flexion Mobile.&nbsp; "We look forward to building Call Me Emperor's revenue and audience through paid user acquisition, as well as promotional opportunities and platform relations." Call Me Emperor is a fantasy empire-management game where players appoint ministers, collect levy, recruit armies and progress through the in-game story through a quest system.&nbsp; Flexion recently announced it generated $50 million in revenue for Android game developers in the last 12 months by bringing games to the alternative app stores.