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Q3 INTERIM REPORT - HIGHER MARGINS, LOWER DEBT - READY FOR GROWTH

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Sammanfattning

M.O.B.A. Network redovisar ett starkt förbättrat justerat EBITDA och en halverad skuld i Q3 2026. Samtidigt genomförs en icke-kassaflödespåverkande nedskrivning av immateriella tillgångar om 149,9 MSEK. Bolaget fokuserar nu på att återgå till tillväxt.

Analys

Bolaget redovisar en stark operativ förbättring med stigande justerad EBITDA och marginal för andra kvartalet i rad, drivet av kostnadsbesparingar. Nettoskulden har halverats under året, vilket avsevärt stärker den finansiella ställningen. Trots en minskning av justerad intäkt jämfört med föregående år, har intäktsminskningen avtagit och sekventiellt har intäkterna ökat. En stor icke-kassaflödespåverkande nedskrivning av immateriella tillgångar om 149,9 MSEK har genomförts, vilket påverkar resultatet och det egna kapitalet negativt. Denna nedskrivning kommunicerades redan den 9 november [2]. Bolaget fokuserar nu på att återgå till tillväxt, med stöd av en effektivare organisation och AI-plattformen Maestro.
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VD:n rapporterar det bästa kvartalet hittills med ökande intäkter och EBITDA-marginal. Bolaget har minskat skulden och är nu lönsamt och kassaflödande med fokus på framtida tillväxt.

Utsikter: Bolaget har en lönsam, kassaflödande verksamhet och en tydlig uppgift att växa igen.

Nyckeltal

Justerad intäkt Q3 2026
16,4 MSEK (17,0 MSEK)
Justerat EBITDA Q3 2026
7,9 MSEK (6,6 MSEK)
EBITDA-marginal Q3 2026
48% (39%)
Nedskrivning immateriella tillgångar
149,9 MSEK
Netto skuld
123,4 MSEK (189,2 MSEK)
Eget kapital
98,8 MSEK (34%)

Insikter

  • • Bolaget har genomfört kostnadsbesparingar som nu ger tydlig effekt på lönsamheten och kassaflödet.
  • • Fokus skiftar från omstrukturering till att återuppta tillväxt, med en stärkt finansiell bas.
  • • Nedskrivningen är icke-kassaflödespåverkande och var delvis känd, men den indikerar lägre förväntade kassaflöden från vissa förvärvade tillgångar.
Fundamental påverkan
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Bolaget har förbättrat sin operativa lönsamhet och minskat sin skuldsättning, men en stor nedskrivning av immateriella tillgångar påverkar det egna kapitalet negativt och indikerar utmaningar med intäktsgenerering från vissa tillgångar....

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“The third quarter is our best this year. Revenue, EBITDA and EBITDA margin have all risen for two quarters in a row, and revenue is almost back at last year's level. EBITDA grew by 20% year-on-year to SEK 7.9 million, with a margin of 48%. These are our actual figures for the quarter, with no adjustments - the only adjustment is that last year's comparison excludes Union for Gamers, which we sold in March. We have also secured the final mandatory amortisation of our bond, halving our bond debt this year, and updated the valuation of our intangible assets to reflect current forecasts. We now have a profitable, cash-generating business, and a clear task ahead of us: to grow again.” - Extract from Björn Mannerqvist’s CEO Comment

“The third quarter is our best this year. Revenue, EBITDA and EBITDA margin have all risen for two quarters in a row, and revenue is almost back at last year's level. EBITDA grew by 20% year-on-year to SEK 7.9 million, with a margin of 48%. These are our actual figures for the quarter, with no adjustments - the only adjustment is that last year's comparison excludes Union for Gamers, which we sold in March. We have also secured the final mandatory amortisation of our bond, halving our bond debt this year, and updated the valuation of our intangible assets to reflect current forecasts. We now have a profitable, cash-generating business, and a clear task ahead of us: to grow again.” - Extract from Björn Mannerqvist’s CEO Comment

SUMMARY OF INTERIM REPORT THREEReported figures from Q2 2026 onwards comprise only the Group's in-game apps and web platforms, following the divestment of the Video Sales segment in March 2026. Prior-year comparatives include Video Sales; the adjusted figures below exclude it in all periods and are therefore the most relevant basis for comparison.

HIGHLIGHTS 1 JULY 2026 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

  • *Adjusted revenue amounted to SEK 16.4 million (17.0), a decrease of 3%.
  • Revenue amounted to SEK 16.4 million (58.8), a decrease of 72%.
  • **Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 7.9 million (6.6), an increase of 20%, with a margin of 48% (39%).
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 7.9 million (8.4), a decrease of 6%, with a margin of 48% (14%).
  • EBIT amounted to SEK -147.2 million (2.5), including impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets of SEK 149.9 million. Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 2.6 million (0.6).
  • Profit before tax amounted to SEK -148.0 million (-5.8).
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK -136.8 million (-7.3).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 7.7 million (-2.4).
  • Earnings per share during the quarter amounted to SEK -6.0 (-0.3).

HIGHLIGHTS 1 JANUARY 2026 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

  • *Adjusted revenue amounted to SEK 45.6 million (54.3), a decrease of 16%.
  • Revenue amounted to SEK 72.7 million (187.9), a decrease of 61%.
  • **Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 18.9 million (21.7), a decrease of 13%, with a margin of 41% (40%).
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 23.1 million (27.1), a decrease of 15%, with a margin of 32% (14%).
  • EBIT amounted to SEK -143.3 million (9.3), including impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets of SEK 149.9 million. Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 2.3 million (3.8).
  • Profit before tax amounted to SEK -149.8 million (-16.0).
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK -138.1 million (-16.6).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 9.4 million (-2.4).
  • Earnings per share during the period amounted to SEK -6.1 (-0.7).

FINANCIAL POSITION AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

  • Net debt amounted to SEK 123.4 million (189.2), a reduction of 35%.
  • Equity/assets ratio of 34% (45%).
  • Outstanding bond debt of EUR 11 million following the EUR 9 million redemption in April. Financing of the remaining mandatory redemption of EUR 1 million was secured through the directed share issue resolved on 30 September 2026, with the remaining bond maturing in February 2028. Settlement of the issue and the amortisation is ongoing at the date of this report.
  • The next interest payment on the bond falls due at the end of November 2026.

*Adjusted revenue excludes the business segment Video Sales and therefore excludes the now divested Magic Find Inc. and the Youtube creator network, Union for Gamers.

**Adjusted EBITDA excludes the operating result of the Video Sales segment (UFG) in all periods (SEK 0.7 million YTD 2026), excludes the gain on disposal of Magic Find Inc. (SEK 7.3 million) and adds back non-recurring transaction costs related to the divestment (SEK 3.8 million).

CEO COMMENT - HIGHER MARGINS, LOWER DEBT - READY FOR GROWTH

The third quarter is our best this year. Revenue, EBITDA and EBITDA margin have all risen for two quarters in a row, and revenue is almost back at last year's level. EBITDA grew by 20% year-on-year to SEK 7.9 million, with a margin of 48%. These are our actual figures for the quarter, with no adjustments – the only adjustment is that last year's comparison excludes Union for Gamers, which we sold in March. We have also secured the final mandatory amortisation of our bond, halving our bond debt this year, and updated the valuation of our intangible assets to reflect current forecasts. We now have a profitable, cash-generating business, and a clear task ahead of us: to grow again.

A Leaner Company That Earns MoreRevenue for the quarter amounted to SEK 16.4 million. Compared with last year excluding Union for Gamers, revenue decreased by only 3% (SEK 17.0 million adjusted), following decreases of 20% in Q1 and 24% in Q2. Sequentially, revenue has now grown two quarters in a row, from SEK 13.4 million in Q1 to SEK 15.8 million in Q2 and SEK 16.4 million in Q3.

Profitability is where the quarter really stands out. EBITDA increased by 20% to SEK 7.9 million (6.6), and the EBITDA margin rose to 48% (39%). It is our first year-on-year EBITDA growth this year, and the margin is up from 41% in Q2. This is the full effect of the cost programme we carried out in the spring. A smaller, more focused organisation now earns more than the larger organisation did a year ago, on almost the same revenue. Excluding the write-downs, profit for the period was SEK 2.6 million (-7.3), supported by the interest waiver under our bond terms.

Revenue from our in-game apps decreased by 8% year-on-year, against a considerably larger decline in daily active users. We earn materially more per active user than a year ago, and app revenue grew by 6.6% compared with Q2, or around 3.5% in constant currency. Revenue from our websites was in line with last year, driven by continuous optimisation of our ad setup and user experience, with video as a particular focus.

The improvement is also visible in our cash flow. Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 9.4 million for the first nine months (-2.4). We used the interest waiver to strengthen our position rather than consume it: utilisation of our overdraft facility fell from SEK 15.4 million at the end of Q1 to SEK 6.1 million, and net debt decreased by 35% to SEK 123 million (189). The sale of Union for Gamers has also paid off - the interest we save through the bond amortisations exceeds the earnings the business previously generated. We meet the resumption of interest payments at the end of November with a leaner cost base, a lower overdraft and a business that generates cash.

A New Chapter For M.O.B.A. NetworkOn 14 September I returned to the role of CEO, which I held until June 2024. As co-founder, Board member since June and most recently COO, I take on the role with a clear view of both our opportunities and the work that remains. Anders Ribbing continues in Group Management as COO & CCO, responsible for our operational and commercial development.

I want to thank Anders for leading the company through a demanding period, including the divestment of Union for Gamers and the reset of our capital structure. I am glad that we continue to work closely together. The Board elected in June, chaired by David Nylén, has been closely engaged in the work of the past quarter.

Bond Debt Halved This YearIn our Q1 report we said we were confident that we would meet the full EUR 10 million redemption requirement under our amended bond terms within the stipulated timeline. We have done so. The remaining EUR 1 million will be financed through a directed share issue of SEK 11.3 million, approved unanimously at the extraordinary general meeting on 30 September.

Once settled, our outstanding bond debt will amount to EUR 10 million, down from EUR 20 million at the start of this year and EUR 25 million at issue. The issue is backed by all major shareholders, part of it was paid by converting bonds into shares, and I also participated personally. I see this as a strong expression of commitment to M.O.B.A. Network and to the direction we have set.

Write-Down Of Intangible AssetsDuring the quarter, the Board conducted a review of all the Group’s assets, including updated forecasts for each business based on current trends in traffic, user activity and the advertising market. Based on this review, it was deemed necessary to write down intangible assets by SEK 149.9 million, mainly relating to Wargraphs (SEK 90.8 million) and CriticalClick (SEK 38.7 million), with an effect on profit after tax of SEK 139.4 million. The main reason is lower forecast cash flows than when the assets were acquired, reflecting lower user activity in some gaming ecosystems and weaker development in parts of our web portfolio.

In accordance with IFRS, the impairment tests are based on the businesses in their current form and do not take into account new products or other initiatives we may develop going forward. The write-downs are non-cash and do not affect our cash flow or EBITDA. Equity now amounts to SEK 98.8 million, an equity ratio of 34%.

Back To Growth: The Work Has StartedI want to be direct: the number of active users in our in-game apps has declined, and reversing that trend is my highest priority. Better monetisation has offset much of the decline so far, which is great but long-term growth requires more users.

That work is already under way. We have introduced logged-in user accounts on League of Graphs and Porofessor.gg, bringing two of our largest web brands closer to our app ecosystem. We launched a complete redesign of League of Graphs, and Porofessor.gg is next in line. After the period, we launched a new in-game window and second-screen experience for Teamfight Tactics in the Porofessor app, reaching an audience that only partly overlaps with our core users. Our marketing automation programme is now live, giving us, for the first time, a personal channel to more than 740,000 registered app users - to drive engagement, ad revenue via ID solutions and subscription conversion.

A new dedicated team has also taken over Overframe, with a roadmap aimed at the next phase of growth for the website and app.

We will not publish a detailed roadmap, but I want to be clear about the direction. Every part of the organisation is now working towards growth, and that is what I expect us to be measured on.

AI: Less Technical Debt, More Room To GrowIn our Q2 report we described the third phase of our AI journey: redesigning how work itself is performed through our in-house AI platform, Maestro. That work is now delivering. Maestro takes development tasks from analysis to finished code. Changes assessed as low-risk are deployed fully autonomously, while other changes are verified by a developer before release. Our developers describe a steep change in their own productivity.

Just as important, we are far less held back by technical debt than before. Work that used to tie up development resources for weeks can now be done quickly, which means we can improve all of our web assets - including several sites that have received little development in recent years. I see this as one of our clearest growth opportunities: established brands with loyal audiences that we can now develop at a pace that simply was not possible before. It is also why a smaller organisation can execute a broader roadmap than ever.

Looking AheadThe fourth quarter is seasonally our strongest, and we enter it with a profitable business, substantially lower debt and a team focused on clear priorities. My task as CEO is to turn this stronger base into growth. I want to thank our shareholders, bondholders, Board, employees and partners for their continued support. I look forward to reporting further progress.

Björn Mannerqvist, CEO - November 12th, 2026

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN Q3

  • On September 14, 2026, M.O.B.A. Network announced a new management structure. Björn Mannerqvist, co-founder, Board member and COO, assumed the role of CEO with effect from the same day, with overall responsibility for the Group, including strategic direction, financial reporting and external communication. Anders Ribbing remains in Group Management as Chief Operating & Commercial Officer (COO & CCO), responsible for the Group's operational and commercial development. Read the full press release.
  • On September 14, 2026, the Board of M.O.B.A. Network received a proposal from Chairman David Nylén and Board member Robin Stenman for a directed issue of up to 11,915,962 shares at SEK 0.95 per share, corresponding to up to SEK 11.3 million. The purpose is to secure the remaining amortisation of at least EUR 1 million under the Company's bonds, which under the amended bond terms was to be made, or secured through binding agreements, by September 30, 2026. Of the proceeds, SEK 4.45 million is to be paid in cash and SEK 6.9 million by set-off of bonds with a nominal amount of EUR 605 thousand plus accrued interest. Read the full press release.
  • On September 14, 2026, M.O.B.A. Network published the notice of an extraordinary general meeting to be held on September 30, 2026, to resolve on the proposed directed share issue and an issue authorisation for the Board. Read the full press release.
  • On September 28, 2026, M.O.B.A. Network announced that it had received subscription and voting undertakings from all proposed subscribers in the directed share issue, representing 100% of the shares and votes registered to attend the extraordinary general meeting. Read the full press release.
  • On September 30, 2026, the extraordinary general meeting of M.O.B.A. Network unanimously resolved to approve the directed share issue and to authorise the Board, until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on new issues of shares, warrants and convertibles, with or without deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights. Read the full press release.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE PERIOD

  • On November 9, 2026, M.O.B.A. Network AB resolved on impairment write-downs of intangible assets of SEK 149.9 million in the third quarter of 2026, in accordance with IFRS. The write-downs are non-cash, of a one-time nature and do not affect the company’s cash flow or EBITDA. See note 3. Read the full press release.

ContactsBjörn Mannerqvist, CEOinfo@wearemoba.comhttps://wearemoba.comCertified Adviser - FNCA Sweden AB

About M.O.B.A. NetworkM.O.B.A. Network owns and operates a diversified portfolio of gaming community platforms and in-game apps, with a vision to become the go-to destination for gamers and creators worldwide. Engaging millions of users across the worldʼs most popular games, the company monetizes its platforms primarily through advertising, with an increasing share of subscription-based revenue. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, M.O.B.A. Network is publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market under the ticker 'MOBA'.

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