Kakao Games Overview
- Year Founded
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2015
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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462
- Stock Symbol
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293490
- Investments
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21
- Share Price
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$13.00
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Kakao Games General Information
Description
Kakao Games Corp is engaged in the business of developing and publishing Mobile and PC games.
Contact Information
Website
www.kakaogamescorp.comCorporate Office
- 14th Floor,152, Pangyoyeok-ro
- Bundang-gu
- Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 14th Floor,152, Pangyoyeok-ro
- Bundang-gu
- Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- South Korea
Kakao Games Stock Performance
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.00 | $13.24 | $12.23 - $21.64 | $1.06B | 81.8M | 221K | -$2.23 |
Kakao Games Financials Summary
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Jun-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 | FY 2021 31-Dec-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,709,712 | 2,223,738 | 3,424,563 | 5,914,912 |
| Revenue | 739,200 | 784,035 | 888,226 | 883,939 |
| EBITDA | (225,988) | (195,194) | (79,627) | 668,087 |
| Net Income | (181,954) | (174,956) | (180,820) | 461,539 |
| Total Assets | 2,552,329 | 2,693,467 | 3,067,472 | 3,617,596 |
| Total Debt | 925,663 | 1,004,754 | 1,002,767 | 535,330 |
Kakao Games Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Kakao Games Competitors (1)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Abyss | Formerly VC-backed | Gwacheon-si, South Korea |
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Kakao Games Patents
Kakao Games Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240289722-A1 | Method and device for estimating size of pre-registration access prior to launch of game | Pending | 17-Mar-2022 | ||
| US-10843075-B2 | Computing device for providing replay | Active | 19-Oct-2018 | ||
| US-20200122035-A1 | Computing device for providing replay | Active | 19-Oct-2018 | ||
| US-10864445-B2 | Method for detecting abnormal game play | Active | 16-Oct-2018 | ||
| US-20200114265-A1 | Method for detecting abnormal game play | Active | 16-Oct-2018 | A63F13/75 |
Kakao Games Executive Team (16)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
|---|---|---|
| SangWoo Han | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Directors & Member of ESG Committee | |
| Leon Kim | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | |
| Yang-su Anyang | Chief Technology Officer | |
| HyukMin Cho | Inside Director | |
| SungHun Robbins | Executive |
Kakao Games Board Members (9)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakao Games | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | ||
| Kakao Games | Chairman, Audit Committee & Board Member | ||
| Kakao Games | Board Member and Chairman of Audit Committee and Member of Compensation Committee | ||
| Kakao Games | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Directors & Member of ESG Committee | ||
| Kakao Games | Board Member |
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Kakao Games Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Kakao Games Investments & Acquisitions (21)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Games | 09-Nov-2023 | Entertainment Software | |||
| Ocean Drive Studio | 01-Nov-2023 | Entertainment Software | |||
| Frost Giant Studios | 26-Oct-2022 | Entertainment Software | |||
| Redlab Games | 15-Jul-2022 | Entertainment Software | |||
| Lionheart Studio | 01-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software |
Kakao Games Subsidiaries (6)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive Studio | Entertainment Software | El Segundo, CA | 2019 |
| Lionheart Studio | Entertainment Software | Seongnam, South Korea | |
| Glohow | Consulting Services (B2B) | Singapore, Singapore | |
| Metabora | Entertainment Software | Seongnam, South Korea | |
| Kakao VX | Entertainment Software | Seongnam-si, South Korea |
Kakao Games ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 11, 2024
15.4 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Kakao Games Exits (2)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad(x) | 01-Mar-2020 | Completed |
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| Peoplug | 01-Jan-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Kakao Games FAQs
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When was Kakao Games founded?
Kakao Games was founded in 2015.
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Who is the CEO of Kakao Games?
SangWoo Han is the CEO of Kakao Games.
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Where is Kakao Games headquartered?
Kakao Games is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
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What is the size of Kakao Games?
Kakao Games has 462 total employees.
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What industry is Kakao Games in?
Kakao Games’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Kakao Games a private or public company?
Kakao Games is a Public company.
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What is Kakao Games’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Kakao Games is 293490.
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What is the current stock price of Kakao Games?
As of 10-Oct-2024 the stock price of Kakao Games is $13.00.
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What is the current market cap of Kakao Games?
The current market capitalization of Kakao Games is $1.06B.
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What is Kakao Games’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Kakao Games is $739M.
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Who are Kakao Games’s competitors?
Pearl Abyss is a competitor of Kakao Games.
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What is Kakao Games’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Kakao Games’s EPS for 12 months was -$2.23.
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