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Nintendo Download: Movers and Shakers

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Nintendo Switch Online members can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points*** by participating.

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  • Nintendo Switch Online members can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points*** by participating.
  • Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
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  • You can then redeem your Gold Points toward the purchase of other eligible games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and more.
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Invitation to the webcast of Embracer Group's Annual General Meeting including selected deep dive information

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Friday, September 16, 2022

KARLSTAD, Sweden, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --You are hereby invited to the webcast in connection with the Embracer Group Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2022.

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  • KARLSTAD, Sweden, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --You are hereby invited to the webcast in connection with the Embracer Group Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2022.
  • At the webcast, the annual operations overview will be supplemented by selected deep dives sections and a presentation of selected parts from Operative Group Gearbox Entertainment by CEO and founder Randy Pitchford.
  • The presentation will also feature Head of Asmodee Research Mikael Le Bourhis, and Asmodee's Chief Human Resources Officer Cdric Durth.
  • The whole Annual General Meeting will be broadcast by webcast.

Financial impact from acquisitions is estimated to contribute SEK 550-750 million in pro forma adjusted EBIT FY 22/23, SEK 750-950 million FY 23/24 and SEK 1.0-1.5 billion FY 24/25

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Transactions further strengthen and diversify Embracer's portfolio with profitable IPs & franchises and increase Embracer's high margin licensing from external partners.

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  • The Transactions further strengthen and diversify Embracer's portfolio with profitable IPs & franchises and increase Embracer's high margin licensing from external partners.
  • The likely total consideration for the acquired businesses amounts to SEK 8.2 billion.
  • It is encouraging that our group has become a natural and preferred buyer of creative, growing and profitable companies within Gaming and Entertainment.
  • On an aggregated basis the Transactions will have a material impact on Embracer and fulfill financial and strategic objectives.

Embracer Group enters into agreement to acquire IP rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit literary works by J.R.R Tolkien

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Tolkien, as well as matching rights in other Middle-earth-related literary works authorized by the Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins, which have yet to be explored.

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  • Tolkien, as well as matching rights in other Middle-earth-related literary works authorized by the Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins, which have yet to be explored.
  • I am thrilled to see what lies in the future for this IP with Freemode and Asmodee as a start within the group.
  • Going forward, we also look forward to collaborating with both existing and new external licensees of our increasingly stronger IP portfolio,"says Lars Wingefors, Founder and Group CEO Embracer Group.
  • 1Acquired through Embracer's subsidiary Embracer Freemode Iconic Holding Inc. and will be part of the operative group Embracer Freemode.

Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Singtrix

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Freemode1, has entered into an agreement to acquire Singtrix LLC ("Singtrix") from its founders.

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  • KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Freemode1, has entered into an agreement to acquire Singtrix LLC ("Singtrix") from its founders.
  • "The Singtrix team is one of the most highly regarded innovators in music gaming, vocal processing, and entertainment.
  • 1Acquired through Embracer's subsidiary Embracer Freemode Iconic Holding Inc. and will be part of the operative group Embracer Freemode.
  • Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media.

Embracer Group Announces the 11th Operating Group: Embracer Freemode

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") today announced the formation of Embracer Freemode ("Freemode"), an operative group comprised of certain gaming and entertainment companies owned by Embracer.

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  • KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") today announced the formation of Embracer Freemode ("Freemode"), an operative group comprised of certain gaming and entertainment companies owned by Embracer.
  • In addition, Freemode will expand its operating activities in the retro, classic, and heritage gaming category, as well as investing in iconic gaming & entertainment properties.
  • Freemode`s founding companies are existing Embracer owned businesses that previously reported directly to our group CEO & HQ in Karlstad, Sweden.
  • Founding Freemode Operating Group companies include Embracer companies: Tatsujin (Japan), Game Outlet Europe (Sweden), Clear River Games (Sweden), Quantic Lab (Romania), Bitwave Games (Sweden), Gioteck (United Kingdom), C77 Entertainment (USA) and Grimfrost (Sweden).

Invitation to presentation of Embracer Group's Q1 report

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the interim report for the first quarter, the period April-June 2022.

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  • KARLSTAD, Sweden, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the interim report for the first quarter, the period April-June 2022.
  • Location: Welcome to participate in person at Karlstad CCC, Tage Erlandergatan 8, Karlstad
    Online:Welcome to participate online via Embracer Group's official YouTube channel or by webcast.
  • Questions are welcome in advance by e-mail to: [email protected] and live during the presentation via a message board (not available on YouTube).
  • Embracer Group's shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B with FNCA Sweden AB as its Certified Adviser; [email protected] +46-8-528 00399 .

CEO Comment on the Announcement of the Directed Share Issue to Savvy Gaming Group

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Since our announcement two days ago regarding the investment by Savvy Gaming Group (SGG) I have received many questions.

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  • Since our announcement two days ago regarding the investment by Savvy Gaming Group (SGG) I have received many questions.
  • For me, communication and transparency are key, but it's also an increasingly difficult challenge in matters such as this.
  • To be clear, all subsidiaries within the Embracer Group act independently but share common, high ethical standards and transparency.
  • Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media.

Invitation to presentation of Embracer Group's Q4 and Year end report

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

STOCKHOLM, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the Year End Report for the fiscal year 2021/2022the interim report for the fourth quarter, the period January-March 2022.

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the Year End Report for the fiscal year 2021/2022the interim report for the fourth quarter, the period January-March 2022.
  • Online:Welcome to participate online via Embracer Group's official YouTube channel or by webcast.
  • Questions are welcome in advance by e-mail to: [email protected] and live during the presentation via a message board (not available on YouTube).
  • The Group has 119 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,500 employees and contracted employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montréal amongst other assets

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Monday, May 2, 2022

STOCKHOLM, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montral, Square Enix Montral, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kainand more than 50 back-catalogue games from SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. ("Square Enix Holdings").

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montral, Square Enix Montral, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kainand more than 50 back-catalogue games from SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. ("Square Enix Holdings").
  • "Embracer is the best kept secret in gaming: a massive, decentralized collection of entrepreneurs whom we are thrilled to become a part of today.
  • Founded in 2011, Square Enix Montral consists of almost 150 employees across Montral, Canada and London, UK.
  • Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media.