Embracer Group's Shares Soar After Split Announcement: Strategic Restructuring Unveiled
Embracer Group's Shares Soar After Split Announcement: Strategic Restructuring Unveiled
Embracer Group AB (OTC:THQQF), the Swedish gaming conglomerate, is undergoing a split into three distinct companies: Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends.
瑞典博彩集團Embracer Group AB（場外交易代碼：THQQF）正在拆分爲三家不同的公司：Asmodee集團、Coffee Stain & Friends和中土企業與朋友。
Shares of the company known for owning rights to popular franchises like Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings, surged by up to 18% upon opening trading in Stockholm following the announcement.
該公告發布後，這家以擁有《古墓麗影》和《指環王》等熱門特許經營權而聞名的公司的股價在斯德哥爾摩開盤交易時飆升了18％。
Under the plan, Asmodee Group will oversee tabletop games publishing and distribution, with an anticipated listing within the next 12 months.
根據該計劃，Asmodee集團將監督桌面遊戲的發行和發行，預計將在未來12個月內上市。
Meanwhile, Coffee Stain & Friends will focus on indie and free-to-play games for various platforms, with a stock listing expected in 2025. Shareholders of Embracer Group AB will receive shares of both companies as a dividend.
同時，Coffee Stain & Friends將專注於各種平台的獨立遊戲和免費遊戲，預計將於2025年上市。Embracer Group AB的股東將獲得兩家公司的股票作爲股息。
In a blog post, Embracer's CEO, Lars Wingefors, stated: "This move towards three independent companies reinforces Embracer's vision of backing entrepreneurs and creators with a long-term mindset, allowing them to continue to deliver unforgettable experiences for gamers and fans across the globe."
Embracer首席執行官拉斯·溫格福斯在一篇博客文章中表示：“向三家獨立公司的轉變強化了Embracer的願景，即以長期的心態支持企業家和創作者，使他們能夠繼續爲全球遊戲玩家和粉絲提供難忘的體驗。”
The changes follow Embracer's aggressive "restructuring" efforts subsequent to losing a $2 billion partnership deal last year.
這些變化是在Embracer去年失去20億美元的合作協議後進行積極的 “重組” 努力之後發生的。
"This move has been made with the intention to unleash the full potential of each team and provide them with their own leadership and strategic direction." This action includes shutting down projects, global layoffs, and the sale of Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO).
“此舉旨在釋放每個團隊的全部潛力，爲他們提供自己的領導能力和戰略方向。”該行動包括關閉項目、全球裁員以及向Take-Two Interactive Software Inc（納斯達克股票代碼：TTWO）出售Gearbox。
In summary, the breakdown of the new companies is as follows:
總之，新公司的細分如下：
- Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends, previously Embracer Group, will focus on AAA game development and publishing, retaining ownership of IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings.
- Asmodee Group will center on tabletop games, including established titles like Ticket to Ride and developing licensed games based on popular franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars.
- Coffee Stain & Friends will concentrate on indie, mid-market, and free-to-play games, with properties like Goat Simulator and Valheim.
- 中土企業與朋友（前身爲Embracer Group）將專注於AAA遊戲的開發和發行，保留古墓麗影和指環王等IP的所有權。
- Asmodee Group將專注於桌面遊戲，包括Ticket to Ride等知名遊戲，以及根據漫威和星球大戰等熱門系列開發授權遊戲。
- Coffee Stain & Friends將專注於獨立遊戲、中端市場遊戲和免費遊戲，包括Goat Simulator和Valheim等遊戲。
Wingefors expressed his commitment to the new entities as an active, committed, and supportive shareholder, envisioning an "evergreen horizon."
Wingefors以積極、堅定和支持的股東的身份對新實體做出了承諾，願景是 “常青地平線”。
Price Action: Embracer Group is currently trading at $2.52, up 8.15% in the past 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro.
價格走勢：根據Benzinga Pro的數據，Embracer集團目前的交易價格爲2.52美元，在過去24小時內上漲8.15％。
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