Modern Times Group MTG AB — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Digital Entertainment & Mobile Gaming

Strategic Profile

MTG is a strategic and operational investment holding company, managing a portfolio including gaming companies InnoGames and Ninja Kiwi, and digital network company Zoomin.TV. The company reported 9% organic growth in Q2 2025, driven by successful game launches and portfolio acceleration. Strategic positioning focuses on founder autonomy, sustainable growth, and global IP expansion.

Cyborg Score Rationale

MTG demonstrates solid fundamentals as a public gaming holding company with proven portfolio management, strong organic growth momentum, and established gaming franchises. However, exposure to competitive gaming markets and execution risk on multiple portfolio companies prevents a higher rating.

Top Insights

  • Portfolio encompasses diverse gaming franchises like Forge of Empires, Top Drives, Bloons, and Animation Throwdown, and engaging word games such as CrossWord Jam and WordTrip.
  • The company operates gaming studios, namely PlaySimple, InnoGames, Ninja Kiwi, Hutch, and Snowprint.
  • The company revenue streams come from in-app purchases, advertising, and collaborations with third-party distribution platforms.
  • Fund companies hold approximately 55.44% of shares as of 2025, with largest shareholders including EHM Holding GmbH with 14.83% and Active Ownership Corporation with 9.58%, supporting broad market participation.

Named Competitors

  • Candy Crush, Farm Heroes — Leading casual mobile games publisher
  • CSR Racing, DC Legends — Mid-core mobile gaming specialist
  • Roblox Platform — User-generated content gaming platform

Recent Developments

  • (October 2025) Capital Markets Day 2025 hosted with presentations from senior leadership and key executives
  • (Q2 2025) Achieved 9% organic growth driven by successful game launches and portfolio acceleration
  • (2024) Plarium acquisition completed, major strategic gaming studio addition

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