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Quick take: Can Rovio give Sega wings in mobile and live services?

Karol Severin

20 Apr 2023

acquisition

rovio

sega

Sega is acquiring Rovio, and from my perspective, this deal makes sense for both sides. We are experiencing another step in the games industry’s wider consolidation journey, as cross-platform (i.e.,...

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Could Hatch Be Rovio’s Answer To Satiating Shareholders In The Long Term?

Karol Severin

1 Mar 2018

Angry Birds

Games

hatch

Last week Rovio published preliminary information about its performance in Q4 and full year 2017, as well as its outlook for 2018. Rovio said it expects €297.2 million revenue for 2017, which is a growth...

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Quick Take: Is Rovio’s 20% stock price dip justified?

Karol Severin

27 Nov 2017

Angry Birds

Games

rovio

Rovio reported its Q3 2017 results, the first financial report since its initial public offering (IPO) as a listed company. Despite revenue (€70.7 million, or approximately $84.2 million) having increased...

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Thoughts On Rovio’s IPO – Can The Positive Traction Last?

Karol Severin

7 Sep 2017

Angry Birds

angry birds movie

cross-entertainment strategy

Rovio has announced it is preparing for an IPO. It would be listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and it plans to issue €30 million worth of shares. Rovio’s announcement highlighted the recent growth of its monthly...

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Rovio’s ‘Games-First’ Strategy Is Not Just About Games

Karol Severin

17 Aug 2017

Angry Birds

cross-entertainment strategy

cross-platform entertainment

Rovio reported its Q2 results this week. Total revenue was €86.2 million, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 94%. While the majority of Rovio’s revenue was driven by games (€61.3 million, 65% YoY increase),...

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