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Embracer Q3 Results Lower Than Expected, Boosted by ‘Lord of the Rings’ Licensing Revenue
'Lord of the Rings' owner Embracer said 'stronger than expected' revenues from the Tolkien franchise had boosted their bottom line.
Embracer, led by CEO Lars Wingfors, houses its stable of Tolkien IP, which also includes “The Hobbit,” under its Entertainment and Services division. According to Reuters, Embracer’s overall adjusted operating profit for Q3 of 2.15 billion Swedish crowns ($204.40 million) fell marginally below forecasts despite representing a 7% rise year-on-year. Prior to initiating its restructuring program, Embracer had been on a multi-year spending spree, buying up dozens of games studios and entertainment properties including comics publisher Dark House, distributor Anime Ltd, the “Tomb Raider” franchise and of course, Middle-earth Enterprises, which gave them “Lord of the Rings.”
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