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Keywords Studios plc

Keywords Studios plc

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Keywords Studios plcUS flagOther OTC
31.55
USD
+1.05
- -
2.65BMarket Cap
2011 Y
2012 Y
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
Revenue per Share
0.26
0.45
0.45
0.83
1.2
1.73
2.58
3.9
5.02
5.28
6.78
8.97
9.89
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.05
0.07
0.02
0.05
0.07
0.11
0.12
0.23
0.15
0.3
0.45
0.62
0.25
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.06
0.05
0.05
0.01
0.04
0.23
0.22
0.26
0.3
0.88
0.94
1.26
0.97
Dividend per Share
- -
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.02
- -
0.01
0.03
0.03
Book Value per Share
0.1
0.19
0.18
0.18
0.23
0.27
0.36
0.55
0.68
0.92
1.31
1.88
2.07
Tangible Book Value per Share
0.1
0.19
0.49
0.32
0.48
0.2
0.5
0.19
0.4
1.84
1.56
1.13
-0.42
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
40
32
36
45
48
56
59
64
65
71
76
77
79
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
10
14
16
37
58
97
151
251
326
374
512
691
780
Operating Margin (%)
23.83
19.62
14.51
12.16
11.93
13.23
12.84
11.16
7.93
9.41
11.39
11.46
9.48
Depreciation Expense
- -
- -
- -
1
2
3
6
12
22
26
36
50
71
Net Income, GAAP
2
2
1
2
3
6
7
15
10
22
34
47
20
Effective Tax Rate (%)
14.46
14.99
34
35.36
36.02
34.16
39.44
32.55
42.96
33.94
28.92
30.32
42.98
Profit Margin (%)
20.52
16.23
4.72
5.95
5.8
6.49
4.8
5.94
3.07
5.77
6.67
6.86
2.56
Working Capital
4
6
17
14
22
11
29
5
63
98
86
42
29
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
- -
1
- -
- -
- -
74
22
26
30
160
Total Equity
4
6
17
32
51
67
161
192
223
371
472
557
599
Return on Invested Capital (%)
62.98
45.07
13.12
11.56
10.23
12.85
8.98
8.89
5.37
6.42
8.85
9.63
5.93
Return on Capital (%)
68.89
45.91
12.14
30.66
36.3
37.09
23.78
26.57
11.18
20.91
32.1
31.55
9.88
Return on Common Equity (%)
68.89
45.68
12.14
30.13
35.11
48.44
39.93
52.56
25.29
39.49
41.68
38.97
12.95

Capital Structure

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Working Capital

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Growth Rates

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
46.88%
27.02%
7.53%
Free Cash Flow
102.57%
53.8%
-20.73%
Net Income, GAAP
57.11%
24.34%
-57.92%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
50.44%
25.91%
12.99%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
12.68%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2021
- -
- -
- -
- -
512
2022
- -
- -
- -
- -
691
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
780

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2021
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.45
2022
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.62
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.25

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2021
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.01
2022
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.03
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.03

Company Description

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CEO
Bertrand J. F. X. Bodson
Full Time Employees
13,000
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Address
Whelan House Dublin Ireland D18 T9P8
IPO Date
Sep 12, 2017
Website
keywordsstudios.com
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Business
Keywords Studios Limited is a global provider of creative and technology-enabled services primarily to the video games industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Keywords Studios offers a comprehensive suite of services including art creation and art production; engineering and development; functional and automation testing; audio production, including voice-over recording, dubbing, and sound design; localization and translation services with quality assurance; player support and community management; marketing services and public relations; and technology solutions such as AI-enabled tools and machine translation. The company operates through multiple business segments to deliver end-to-end technical and creative support across the global video game development lifecycle. Recently, Keywords Studios underwent a significant ownership change following its acquisition by a consortium led by EQT, alongside CPP Investments and Temasek, completed in October 2024. This transition resulted in the company’s delisting from the London Stock Exchange, positioning it as a privately held entity with enhanced strategic and financial backing to accelerate growth. Keywords Studios also established Keywords Ventures in early 2024 to invest in innovative technologies and services, notably acquiring a controlling interest in AppSecTest Ltd, a developer of cloud-based automated compliance testing solutions. The company continues to pursue an active acquisition strategy, exemplified by the purchase of US-based game development studio Certain Affinity in October 2024 and other smaller studios, enhancing its development capabilities and geographic reach. Additionally, Keywords Studios has elevated its partnership with AI content moderation platform Community Sift to improve online community management. Keywords Studios serves a worldwide client base including major video game developers and publishers. Its services address all major stages of game development and post-launch support, with a strategic focus on extending its footprint in adjacent entertainment sectors and driving technology innovation, especially through AI and data analytics. The company’s expansive global operations and diversified service offerings make it a leading consolidated service provider in the fragmented video game services market. Keywords Studios’ strategic direction emphasizes technology advancement, acquisition-driven growth, and broadening service capabilities to maintain its leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.

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