Shares in Gaming Realms PLC (AIM:GMR, OTCQX:PSDMF) were up 4% early on following a positive pre-close trading update for the first half - leaving it on track to meet its full-year financial targets. The company, a developer of mobile-focused gaming content, reported an 18% increase in revenue to approximately £13.5 million and a 21% rise in adjusted EBITDA to about £5.8 million compared to the same period last year.
Pre-Close Trading Update H1 2024 Revenue and EBITDA growth of 18% and 21% respectively, driven by growth in content licensing and market expansion LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / Gaming Realms plc (AIM:GMR), the developer and licensor of mobile-focused gaming content, announces a pre-close trading update for the half-year ending 30 June 2024 ("H1 2024" or "the Period"). The Company is pleased to report expected H1 2024 revenue of approximately £13.5 million and adjusted EBITDA* of approximately £5.8 million, reflecting year-on-year increases of 18% and 21%, respectively.
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