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25 January 2022

 

tinyBuild, Inc

 

("tinyBuild" or the "Company")

 

Pre-Close Trading Update

"On track to deliver EBITDA ahead of expectations"

tinyBuild, a global video games label building franchises across multiple
media, is pleased to provide a trading update for the twelve months ended 31
December 2021 ("FY 2021"). The Company expects to publish FY2021 results on 29
March 2022.

 

Highlights

●    Performance ahead of expectations in the second half of FY 2021

●    Contribution from acquisitions is also ahead of expectations

●    Hello Neighbor franchise crossing 100 million downloads

 

Following a solid second half of trading, the Company is on track to deliver
strong growth for FY 2021, building on the record results achieved in FY 2020.
Progress in its strategy focused on own-IP also means the Company is on track
to deliver EBITDA ahead of expectations for FY 2021.

 

Current trading

Overall, FY 2021 saw a substantial easing of restrictions related to Covid-19,
with expectations that video games sales may be negatively impacted.
Conversely, tinyBuild performed strongly in the second half of 2021, both in
terms of back catalogue and new titles.

 

tinyBuild has continued to diversify its games portfolio into new genres (e.g.
simulation, action, strategy), and diversify its revenue sources to benefit
from platform competition and the growth in subscription services. This trend
gives the Company greater visibility regarding its future revenue growth while
helping de-risk ongoing investments.

 

Portfolio and pipeline

In the second half of 2021, tinyBuild released a number of new titles,
including Potion Craft, which has had over 500,000 downloads after reaching
number one on the Steam top sellers charts at launch in September 2021, and
the critically-acclaimed Happy's Humble Burger Farm ("a genius game",
according to Destructoid).

 

Recent announcements include the release date (25 January 2022) of version 1.0
for the critically acclaimed Not For Broadcast (over 300,000 downloads on
early access) and the pre-order start date (7 April 2022) for Hello Neighbor
2, the next game in the best selling franchise (over 100 million downloads).

 

People

Overall, tinyBuild staff increased from 147 at the time of the IPO to over 400
currently, with most of the additions in strategic geographies such as Brazil
(following the acquisition of VersusEvil and Red Cerberus). tinyBuild
continues to carefully review the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and
has plans in place to minimise any potential disruption and to support staff
and their families.

 

tinyBuild aims to offer employees the best working conditions in the industry.
For example, the Company has implemented clear policies against crunching, the
industry practice by which developers overwork to meet certain targets. In
December 2021, tinyBuild also gifted one extra week of holiday to all direct
employees, following a similar move in June 2021, in a gesture of appreciation
for everybody's hard work.

 

As a result, tinyBuild continues to enjoy one of the lowest levels of staff
turnover, low single-digit, compared to an estimated 15.5.% at an industry
level (Wired).

 

Outlook

Early indicators of positive consumer traction across the Company's pipeline,
including Hello Neighbor 2, are very encouraging and we look ahead to FY 2022
with confidence.

 

Alex Nichiporchik, Chief Executive Officer of tinyBuild, commented:

"For ten years now, my main goal with tinyBuild was to create something
sustainable. A business that will exist a generation from now. Achieving this
requires a diversified business model and a  long-term strategy. The strength
of 2021 shows the benefits of this approach: organic growth, strategic
acquisitions, strong profitability. These are important building blocks as we
move into 2022 with a record-setting year behind us.

 

"Ultimately, it's all about the team and empowering great people to make quick
decisions in this dynamic environment we all love."

 

 

Enquiries:

 tinyBuild, Inc                                                                 investorrelations@tinybuild.com (mailto:investorrelations@tinybuild.com)

 Alex Nichiporchik - Chief Executive Officer and co-founder

 Luke Burtis - Chief Operating Officer and co-founder

 Antonio Jose Assenza - Chief Financial Officer

 Giasone (Jaz) Salati - Head of M&A and IR

 Zeus Capital (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)                              +44 (0)20 3829 5000

 Nick Cowles, Richard Kauffer (Corporate Finance); Benjamin Robertson (Equity
 Capital Markets)

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)                                                       +44 (0)20 3207 7800

 Ben Wright, Mark Whitmore, Alix Mecklenburg-Solodkoff,

 Milo Bonser

 SEC Newgate (Financial PR)                                                     tinybuild@secnewgate.co.uk (http://tinybuild@yellowjerseypr.com)

 Robin Tozer, Bob Huxford, Megan Kovach                                         +44 (0)7540 106 366

 

 

About tinyBuild:

Founded in 2013, tinyBuild (AIM: TBLD) is a global video games label building
franchises across multiple media. tinyBuild strategically secures access to IP
and partners with developers to establish a stable platform on which to build
multi-game and multimedia franchises. tinyBuild has a strong portfolio of over
70 titles, and its upcoming pipeline includes c. 30 new titles currently in
development.

 

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, the Company has key operations
worldwide, with employees, contractors or partners in strategic locations.
tinyBuild's geographic diversity enables it to source high-potential IP,
cost-effective development resources and a loyal customer base through
innovative grassroots marketing.

 

tinyBuild was admitted to AIM, a market by the London Stock Exchange in March
2021.

 

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(http://www.tinybuildinvestors.com) .

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