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NCSoft still undervalued despite earnings rebound; spotlight on Aion2 global launch
NCSoft is expected to extend earnings improvement in the second quarter on the back of Lineage Classic’s strong performance, wider direct payments and consolidation of JustPlay, analysts say. The market consensus calls for 681.2 billion won in revenue and 129.4 billion won in operating profit. Despite the rebound, securities firms put its forward 12-month PER at around 11. Investors are focused on whether Aion2’s September global release will prompt a valuation re-rating.
Games & Commerce
NCSoft loses first-instance copyright lawsuit against ROM; court says elements are in realm of ideas
NCSoft lost a first-instance lawsuit seeking to halt alleged copyright infringement by Kakao Games and RedLab Games over the MMORPG ROM: Remember Of Majesty, the legal community said. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that major elements NCSoft cited from Lineage W, including transformation, enhancement, item collection and PvP systems, fall in the realm of ideas rather than protected expression. The court also rejected NCSoft’s unfair competition claim and dismissed all requests.
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NCSoft aims for quarterly growth on legacy, new IP and mobile casual three pillars
NCSoft posted a clear earnings rebound after achieving its biggest-ever first-quarter PC sales. The company said it will pursue continued quarter-by-quarter growth based on three pillars: expanding legacy intellectual property, globally launching new IP and ramping up mobile casual. Co-CEO Byung-moo Park said he was confident revenue and operating profit will keep rising quarter on quarter and year on year. The company highlighted Lineage Classic, plans for Aion2 and the integration of Germany\'s JustPlay.
